Lobster Mac & Cheese Bites
The ultimate party starter is a bite-sized treat made with mac and cheese and tender lobster. Rich heavy cream, sharp cheddar, and nutty gouda blend with sweet shallots and garlic to create a flavorful base that pairs perfectly with pasta and lobster.
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- Kosher salt
- 6 oz. elbow pasta
- 2 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. unsalted butter, divided
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
- 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 3 oz. gouda, shredded (about 1 c.)
- 3 oz. mild cheddar, shredded (about 1 c.)
- 4 oz. cooked lobster meat, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp. plain breadcrumbs
- 1 Tbsp. thinly sliced chives
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°. Spray a mini (24-cup) muffin tin with cooking spray.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until very al dente, 5 to 6 minutes. The pasta is getting cooked again in the oven, so it should be undercooked at this point.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Cook shallot and garlic, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and shallots are translucent, about 3 minutes. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring, until light brown and bubbly, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low, add cream, and cook, stirring, until it begins to thicken, about 3 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat. Add cream cheese, gouda, and cheddar and stir until melted, season with salt. Fold in lobster and pasta.
- In a small skillet over medium heat, melt remaining 1 teaspoon butter. Stir in breadcrumbs until combined and fragrant. Remove from heat.
- Using 2 small spoons or a small cookie scoop, divide pasta mixture among prepared cups. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
- Bake lobster bites until golden brown and bubbly on top, 20 to 25 minutes. Top with chives; season with pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 3160kcalCarbohydrates: 171gProtein: 111gFat: 224gSaturated Fat: 131gTrans Fat: 4gCholesterol: 805mgSodium: 2560mgPotassium: 1416mgFiber: 9gSugar: 22gCalcium: 2005mgIron: 6mg
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