American Cruise Lines had a 7 day Lobster Cruise along the coast of Maine – lobster breakfast, lunch and dinner.  YUM!

Ingredients:

• 16 oz elbow macaroni, dry
• 1 Tab butter plus 1/4 cup butter divided
• 1/4 c flour
• 1 Tab Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
• 1 Tab Old Bay seasoning
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 2 1/2 c heavy cream
• 1 1/2 c Swiss cheese, shredded
• 1 12 c cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 1/2 c smoked Gouda cheese shredded
• 1 c siago cheese, grated
• 3 lbs lobster meat, picked

Topping:

• 2 c panko bread crumbs
• 6 Tab butter, melted
• 1 1/2 c cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/4 c Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven 350º.
2. Cook macaroni al dente.
3. Drain and rinse in cold water.
4. In a large saucepan, melt buter.
5. Stir in  flour, pepper, salt and paprika until smooth.
6. Gradually add mustard and cream.
7. Bring to a boil;  cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
8. Stir in the cheese, mix until blended.
9. Remove from heat, fold in macaroni and lobster.
10. Transfer to a greased 9×13 baking dish or individual casserole dishes.
11. In a small bowl, combine panko, butter and cheese.
12. Sprinkle on macaroni mixture.
13. Bake for 15 – 20 minutes or until golden brown.
14. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Serves:  8

Source:  Executive Chef, American Cruise Lines