Best Lobster Mac & Cheese Bites
These delicious Lobster Mac & Cheese Bites are the perfect easy and healthy appetizer for your next Labor Day gathering. A gourmet twist on a classic comfort food!
Equipment
- 24-cup mini muffin tin
- Large Pot
- Large skillet
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- Kosher salt
- 6 oz elbow pasta
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter plus 1 tsp, divided
- 1 small shallot finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic coarsely chopped
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 oz cream cheese softened
- 3 oz gouda shredded
- 3 oz mild cheddar shredded
- 4 oz cooked lobster meat finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp plain bread crumbs
- 1 Tbsp chives thinly sliced
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly spray a 24-cup mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until very al dente (about 5–6 minutes) – it will finish cooking in the oven. Drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Sauté shallot and garlic until fragrant and shallots are soft (about 3 minutes). Whisk in flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute until bubbly and light brown. Reduce heat to medium-low, pour in heavy cream, and stir until thickened (about 3 minutes).
- Remove skillet from heat. Stir in cream cheese, gouda, and cheddar until smooth. Season with salt. Gently fold in cooked pasta and chopped lobster.
- In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the remaining 1 teaspoon butter. Add bread crumbs and stir until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat.
- Using two small spoons or a mini cookie scoop, divide the pasta mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Garnish with chives and a grind of black pepper. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Information per bite: Calories: 120, Total Carbs: 8g, Net Carbs: 7g, Fats: 8g, Protein: 5g.
