Lobster mac and cheese

Take advantage of lobster season with this high-end take on the ultimate comfort food: mac and cheese!

Start to finish: 45 minutes
Servings: 6 to 8

Ingredients
• 16 ounces macaroni
• 2 cups milk
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1-1/2 cups grated Gruyère cheese, divided
• 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 17 ounces cooked lobster meat, diced
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• Fresh parsley

Directions
1. Cook the macaroni in salted boiling water for 2 minutes less than indicated on the package. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat the milk in a small pot over low heat. Take care not to let it boil.
3. In a large pot, melt the butter. Add the flour and then cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, whisking constantly. Add the milk and continue whisking until it reaches a thick and creamy consistency (about 5 minutes).
4. Add the spices, 1 cup of the Gruyère and 1/2 cup of the sharp cheddar to the mixture and stir well. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix the remaining cheese together and set aside.
5. Remove the cheese sauce from the heat. Add the lobster meat and macaroni. Stir well to combine. Adjust seasoning as desired.
6. In a small, non-stick pan, toast the breadcrumbs until golden. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
7. Put the macaroni mixture into an oven-safe dish. Spread the remaining grated cheese on top, covering the whole surface. Dust the breadcrumbs on top of the cheese.
8. Set your oven to the lowest broil setting. Place the dish in the oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and nicely browned.
9. Garnish with a sprig of parsley and serve.

The macaroni in this recipe can be substituted with any short pasta including fusilli, penne or shells.