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Topic: Vegas style Mac 'N' Cheese with Grilled Lobster

Lokkie_the_Fierce Posts: 53,284 Registered: Dec 12, '02 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 52,351 User ID: 748,022	Subject: Vegas style Mac 'N' Cheese with Grilled Lobster
	Made this for the BF the other weekend... we couldn't get enough. 3 ounces (6 tablespoons) salted butter 1 1/2 tablespoons finely minced fresh onion 1 1/2 tablespoons finely minced fresh garlic 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon Hungarian paprika 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for pasta water 1 teaspoon dry mustard 2 teaspoons hot sauce 1 quart heavy cream 1/2 pound processed cheese singles, diced 4 ounces sharp yellow Cheddar, shredded, plus about 4 cups for topping 2 ounces Italian fontina cheese, shredded 4 ounces fresh grated Italian Parmigiano 2 pounds dry macaroni elbows Grilled lobster, recipe follows Bread crumbs, recipe follows Chopped parsley, for garnish In a heavy 6-quart saucepan over low heat, melt butter and add onions and garlic. Slowly sweat over low heat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add flour, stirring to combine, and incorporate all dry ingredients, along with hot sauce. Stir until uniform. Slowly whisk in heavy cream. Raise heat to medium, add cheeses and stir constantly just until cheese is melted. Cook's Note: do not bring this mixture to a boil; the temperature shouldn't exceed 140 degrees F. Bring 2 gallons of salted water (you should be able to taste the salt, about 1/2 cup) to a boil in a 12-quart pot. Add macaroni; boil about 6 minutes, or until al dente. Strain, and immediately cool by rinsing with ice-cold water. Ten minutes before you want the mac on the table, in a very large nonstick pan, warm cheese sauce over medium-high heat, stirring constantly with a heat-resistant rubber spatula. Once cheese sauce comes to a simmer, add cold pasta and lobster meat. Return to a simmer, stirring constantly. Turn out warm noodles and sauce into large casserole dish, about 6-quart size. Cook's Note: For individual servings, separate noodles into 8 individual casserole dishes. Top generously with additional shredded Cheddar and bread crumb mixture. Smooth bread crumbs into an even layer over the pasta and pat down with fingers to form a loose crust. Place under broiler until crumbs are an even golden brown. Garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately. Grilled Lobster: 1 cup parsley leaves 2 cloves garlic 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for brushing grill 2 teaspoons salt 2 (1 1/2-pound) lobsters (live) In a food processor, combine parsley, garlic, oil and salt. Split lobsters in half from the head down. Remove claws and cook for 5 minutes in boiling water. Remove parcooked claw and knuckle meat and marinate along with split tails in parsley mixture for 20 to 30 minutes. On a well oiled high heat grill, grill lobster tail meat down, along with claw and knuckle meat until charred slightly. Chop lobster meat into 1/2-inch cubes. Bread Crumbs: 2 cups panko bread crumbs 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 cup fresh grated Italian Romano cheese In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients until combined. Set aside. -----signature----- WARLORD OF PI Lokkie_the_Fierce (+3.14) http://c.mymovies.dk/ryejay123
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vn_parsonjackrussell Posts: 10,924 Registered: Jun 30, '00 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 10,472 User ID: 32,201	Subject: Vegas style Mac 'N' Cheese with Grilled Lobster
	yummly proscuitto or ham or shrimp or crab would work well too if you didnt wanna spend money on lobster -----signature----- Parson Jack Russell the Bunny Master Level 80 Gnome Warlock, Silver Hand Level 80 Sword, Harvestgain http://www.gordonkeith.com http://www.greyhoundadoptiontx.org
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Eclipse_AC2 Title: Padawan of Archie Bunker Posts: 14,625 Registered: Nov 22, '00 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 14,406 User ID: 55,872	Subject: Vegas style Mac 'N' Cheese with Grilled Lobster
	I've never heard of Vegas style Mac 'N' Cheese before. Looks yummy! -----signature----- http://www.CrackerJackCollectors.com/
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Tazzer-HH Title: Bouncer of Reality Checks Posts: 16,258 Registered: Aug 9, '03 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 14,866 User ID: 829,403	Subject: Vegas style Mac 'N' Cheese with Grilled Lobster
	Made famous by The Next Food Network Star! -----signature----- Tazzer - Level 150something Xbow Gimp Now With Uber Fletching Powers! http://www.hell-inc.com Thread Killer: Tazzer-HH, who with premeditated villainy sucked the life out of 40 threads. Leading the Turtle Stampede through Peanut Butter
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vn_parsonjackrussell Posts: 10,924 Registered: Jun 30, '00 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 10,472 User ID: 32,201	Subject: Vegas style Mac 'N' Cheese with Grilled Lobster
	I would also use cheddar instead of american cheese - ick ick ick -----signature----- Parson Jack Russell the Bunny Master Level 80 Gnome Warlock, Silver Hand Level 80 Sword, Harvestgain http://www.gordonkeith.com http://www.greyhoundadoptiontx.org
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Grumble69 Title: Iron Chef Cajun Tarheel Posts: 5,855 Registered: Jan 9, '02 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 5,621 User ID: 603,021	Subject: Vegas style Mac 'N' Cheese with Grilled Lobster
	The wife is going out of town soon for a week. Since she's on Atkins, this will be the time that I explore every carbalicious food I can sink my teeth into. Can't afford the lobster, but some form of this will be on my menu. -----signature----- (none)
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Lokkie_the_Fierce Posts: 53,284 Registered: Dec 12, '02 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 52,351 User ID: 748,022	Subject: Vegas style Mac 'N' Cheese with Grilled Lobster
	vn_parsonjackrussell posted: I would also use cheddar instead of american cheese - ick ick ick American cheese was used for a reason and I'm glad they did. -----signature----- WARLORD OF PI Lokkie_the_Fierce (+3.14) http://c.mymovies.dk/ryejay123
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