Lobster and Mushroom Casserole recipe
Lobster casserole is a delectable dish that is surprisingly easy to prepare. A basic roux of butter, milk, and flour is combined with flavorful mushrooms and Swiss cheese, making a hearty and creamy base for tender lobster meat and hearty bread. Use ingredients from your pantry and leftover lobster meat for a truly inspired meal any day of the week.
Ingredients:
3 Tbsp butter, divided
3 Tbsp flour
¾ tsp dry mustard
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
2 c. milk
3 c. mushrooms, sliced
¼ c. shredded Swiss cheese
3 c. cooked lobster meat, diced
2 c. bread, cubed
½ c. bread crumbs
2 Tbsp butter, melted
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease casserole dish and set aside.
Melt 3 Tbsp of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until combined. Add mustard powder, salt, and pepper and mix thoroughly.
Slowly whisk in milk, and bring to a simmer. Whisk until creamy and thickened, stirring constantly.
Slowly add mushrooms and cheese, stirring until cheese is melted. Fold in lobster meat and bread cubes, making sure mixture is thoroughly combined.
Pour into prepared casserole dish. Mix bread crumbs with remaining butter and sprinkle over casserole.
Bake until crumbs have browned and casserole is set, approximately 30 minutes. serve hot.