Lobsterpalooza Package at Historic Inns of Rockland available September 14-20, 2014
Combine luxurious inns with luscious lobster for the ideal fall getaway. The Lobsterpalooza package is packed with value. Available September 19 -27, 2014, this two night package starts at $455 for double or single occupancy (price will vary depending upon inn and room choice). This package includes:
• Two nights lodging at one of the three Historic Inns of Rockland
• A hearty and delicious breakfast for two each morning
• Two tickets to Capt. Jack's Lobster Adventure
• Tickets to a Maine Lobster lunch for two on the wharf
• Tour of the area’s oldest working lobster pound (reservations required)
• 2 “Got Lob-Stah” t-shirts
• 2 Chocolate Lobsters
If your stay includes September 20, your innkeeper can make arrangements to get Lobster Mac and Cheese tasting tickets (while supplies last). This is not included in the package price. Tickets are $15 each and must be reserved in advance.
Visit www.HistoricInnsofRockland.com for a number of other gastro-adventures and packages in one of the best foodie towns in New England.
Granite Inn’s Lobster Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Ingredients:
1 lb. medium pasta shells
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
½ cup unsalted butter, plus more for drizzling (melted)
8 oz. cream cheese, cubed
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp. shallots, minced
1 lb. Jarlsberg, shredded
½ cup flour
1 tbsp. fresh dill, chopped
1 qt. milk
1 ½ lbs. cooked lobster meat, diced
Topping:
White bread, 5 slices
2 tsp. grated lemon zest
2 tbsp. almonds, slivered
½ tsp. coarse black pepper
Method:
Preheat oven to 375°.
Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain. Heat the milk in a microwave until hot, but not boiling. In a large pot, melt the butter, and sauté the shallots until just beginning to brown. Add flour and whisk to form a roux. Gradually add the milk, mustard, and cream cheese. Whisk until smooth. Remove from the heat and add the pasta, Jarlsberg, dill, and lobster.
For the topping, place the bread in a food processor and process into crumbs. Add the lemon zest, almonds, and pepper and pulse 3 or 4 times to mix and lightly chop.
Place the lobster mac ‘n’ cheese in 8 to 10 ramekins. Sprinkle with the topping, and drizzle with the extra butter. Bake until bubbling and topping is browned, about 20 minutes.
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