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Crispy Lobster Mac Cheese Bites

Crispy Lobster Mac Cheese Bites

Delight your guests with these Crispy Lobster Mac Cheese Bites, a perfect blend of creamy macaroni, rich cheese, and succulent lobster.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 102
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup cooked lobster meat, chopped
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup full-fat milk
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooking oil (for frying)

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • Frying Pan
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Cook elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk until thickened. Add cheddar cheese until melted.
  3. Fold cooked macaroni and chopped lobster into the cheese sauce until well combined.
  4. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  5. Shape cooled mixture into bite-sized balls. Dip each ball in beaten eggs and roll in panko breadcrumbs.
  6. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry bites until golden brown on all sides (about 3-4 minutes per side). Enjoy hot!

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 6g

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe by adding shrimp or crab instead of lobster, or spice it up with jalapeños.

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