From above, you see a golden-brown, bubbly surface, with specks of green from the snipped chives. The crust cradles sumptuous, creamy pasta dotted with chunks of pinkish-white lobster meat. A drizzle of truffle oil gives it an inviting and gourmet glossy finish.

Atlantic Lobster- Gruyère-Truffle Mac & Cheese

Name: Atlantic Lobster- Gruyère-Truffle Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Gruyère cheese, 2 cups finely grated; Atlantic lobster meat, 1 lb cooked and roughly diced; elbow macaroni, 8 ounces; heavy cream, 2 cups; white onion, 1 finely chopped; garlic, 2 cloves minced; truffle oil, 1/2 cup; chives, 1/2 cup finely snipped; panko breadcrumbs, 1 cup; unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste freshly cracked

Category Main Course

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style American

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: June 04, 2024

In honor of Cheese Day, we are crafting an exceptionally appealing and flavorsome dish that is a decadent spin-off of the traditional macaroni and cheese. The winning act, Atlantic Lobster- Gruyère-Truffle Mac & Cheese, is a luxury one-pot delight. It features Atlantic lobster for its delicate and sweet flavor that pairs exquisitely with the creamy and slightly sweet Gruyère cheese. The nuances of truffle oil add an earthy flavor, elevating this classic comfort food to gourmet heights. Happy Cooking!

Ingredients (for 4)

Gruyère cheese - 2 cups - finely grated
Atlantic lobster meat - 1 lb - cooked and roughly diced
Elbow macaroni - 8 ounces
Heavy cream - 2 cups
White onion - 1 - finely chopped
Garlic - 2 cloves - minced
Truffle oil - 1/2 cup
Chives - 1/2 cup - finely snipped
Panko breadcrumbs - 1 cup
Unsalted butter - 2 tablespoons
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste - freshly cracked

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌡🔥⏲

Preheat your oven to a temperature of 375 F.
Step 2 - 🍳🧅🧄

In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent. Stir in garlic until aromatic.
Step 3 - 🍳🍤⏳

Add your cooked, diced lobster meat to the pan and sauté for a few minutes.
Step 4 - 🍶🧀🔄

Pour in the heavy cream, reduce heat to low, and let simmer. Stir in the grated Gruyère cheese until it's melted and smooth.
Step 5 - 🍝🔥💧

In a separate pot, cook the elbow macaroni until al dente as per the package instructions, then drain well.
Step 6 - 🍝🧀🧂

Combine the cooked pasta with the cheese sauce, making sure all pasta is generously coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 7 - 🍲🥖🥐

Transfer the pasta mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle evenly with panko breadcrumbs.
Step 8 - 🥘🔥🍽

Place your dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Step 9 - 🌿🍽️😋

Drizzle truffle oil and sprinkle snipped chives on top before serving.

Additional

This dish elevates a simple mac & cheese to a gourmet entrée, making it a real showstopper for any celebration. Play around with the kind of cheese you use. Aged cheddar, fontina, or even blue cheese could work. For vegetarian options, replace lobster with caramelized onions or wild mushrooms. Children can help with snipping chives and mixing the cheese with the pasta.