Lobster Mac & Cheese Croquette

Ingredients

• ½ Lbs. Ditalini Pasta – cooked and cooled
• 2 cups whole milk – warm in microwave
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 6-ounce sharp cheddar
• 4-ounces American cheese
• ¼ teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon chopped chives or green onion
• 12-ounces cooked and chopped lobster meat
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups breadcrumbs
• 1 Quart of vegetable oil

Directions

1. Put butter into a saucepan over medium heat until melted, then add the flour. Stir with a whisk and cook for 2 minutes without browning the flour. Turn down the heat if needed.
2. Add the warmed milk to the butter-flour mixture, stirring with the whisk consistently. Cook until thickened, then take off the heat. Add the cheese, pepper and salt. Stir to combine. Let cook for 5-10 minutes.
3. Fold the cheese sauce into the cooked pasta and stir in the cooked lobster meat and chives. Adjust seasoning.
4. Cool completely.
5. Form into walnut sized balls and deep fry until golden brown. Remove from oil with slotted spoon and place on sheet pan lined with paper towels. Salt and allow to cool before serving.

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