Description
Indulge in a gourmet twist on comfort food with Crispy Lobster Mac Cheese Bites. These delectable morsels feature creamy macaroni and rich cheddar cheese, enhanced with succulent lobster, all enveloped in a crunchy panko coating. Perfect for parties or cozy nights, these bites are sure to impress guests and elevate your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk until thickened. Add cheddar cheese until melted.
- Fold cooked macaroni and chopped lobster into the cheese sauce until well combined.
- Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Shape cooled mixture into bite-sized balls. Dip each ball in beaten eggs and roll in panko breadcrumbs.
- 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!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (30g)
- Calories: 102
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg