Vegas Style Mac 'n' Cheese With Grilled Lobster

Ingredients

• 3 ounces salted butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons finely minced fresh onions
• 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
• kosher salt, for pasta water
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce
• 1 quart heavy cream
• 1/2 lb processed cheese, singles diced
• 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, plus about
• 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, for topping
• 2 ounces italian Fontina cheese, shredded
• 4 ounces fresh grated italian parmigiano
• 2 lbs dry elbow macaroni
• chopped parsley, for garnish
• 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more
• olive oil, for brushing grill
• 2 teaspoons salt

• 2 (1 1/2 lb)  lobsters (live)
• 2 cups panko
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup fresh grated italian romano cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Over low heat, in a heavy 6qt saucepan, melt butter.

2. 2

   Add onions and garlic.

3. 3

   Sweat until translucent, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add flour, stir to combine.

5. 5

   Add paprika, turmeric, salt, dry mustard, and hot sauce.

6. 6

   Stir until combined well and uniform in color.

7. 7

   Using a whisk, slowly incorporate heavy cream.

8. 8

   Increase heat to medium.

9. 9

   Add cheeses and stir until melted. (Do not bring to a boil or allow temperature to rise above 140°F.).

10. 10

    In a 12-quart pot, bring 2 gallons of water heavily salted (about 1/2 cup) to a boil.

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    Add macaroni and boil about 6 minutes, or until al dente.

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    Drain and rinse with ice-cold water to cool.

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    About 10 minutes before mac and cheese is to be served, warm cheese in a very large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Stir constantly with a heat-resistant spatula.

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    Once cheese has come to a simmer, add pasta and lobster meat (directions for lobster below).

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    Return to a simmer, stirring constantly.

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    Pour into a casserole dish about 6 quarts in size. (or 8 individual serving casserole dishes).

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    Sprinkle generously with cheese and breadcrumb mixture (directions below), smooth into even layer. Be sure the breadcrumbs are loose, not packed.

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    Place under broiler and heat until breadcrumbs are golden brown.

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    Serve immediately.

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    Grilled Lobster:.

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    In a food processor, combine parlsey, garlic, oil, and salt. Split lobsters in half from the head toward the tail. Remove the claws and cook in boiling water for about 5 minutes.

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    Remove the claw meat and knuckle meat.

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    Marinate the claws, knuckles, and tail meat (leave tail meat in shell) in parsley, garlic, oil, and salt mixture for 20-30 minutes.

24. 24

    Oil a grill well. Grill lobster tail, meat side down, claw, and knuckle meat until slightly charred.

25. 25

    Chop lobster meat into 1/2 inch cubes.

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    Bread Crumbs:.

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    In a medium bowl, mix bread crumbs, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and Romano cheese.

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    Set aside.