Try this lobster, bacon, mac and cheese this Father's Day

LOUISVILLE, Ky (WDRB) -- Lobster season is in full swing and we have an easy recipe perfect for the summer.

This lobster, bacon, mac and cheese goes great with a steak right off the grill & some fresh baked crusty bread. It could also make a great dinner for Father's Day.

Kroger Chef, Paul Dowell shared the following recipe with WDRB in the Morning.

2-4 oz.	Lobster Tails
1 qrt.	Kroger Half & Half
4 lrg.	Eggs (lightly scrambled)
1 tsp.	Kosher Salt
¼ tsp.	Coarse Ground Black Pepper
¼ tsp.	Old Bay Seasoning
1 lb.	Private Selection Italian Cavatappi Pasta (cooked/drained)
1-14 oz. pkg.	Private Selection Center Cut Bacon
4 oz.	Jarlsberg (shredded)
4 oz.	Mild Cheddar (shredded)
4 oz.	Smoked Gouda (shredded)
4 oz.	Taleggio (small cubed)
½ cup	Private Selection Parmesan Herb Panko Breadcrumbs
1 bunch	Green Onion (sliced thin

Preheat oven to 375° & lightly grease a 9"X13" baking dish with the 1 Tbl. of bacon grease.
Cooking the lobster tails:
Bring a small pot of water to a soft boil.
Using tongs, put lobster in boiling water & cook for 4 minutes (1 minute per ounce).
Remove with tongs & place in small bowl of ice water to stop cooking process.
Remove, drain & slice in half lengthwise.
Pull meat from each side of the tails, pull/rinse any vein that may appear & cut into small cubes. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine half & half, eggs, salt, pepper & Old Bay. Stir to blend.
Add in pasta, lobster, bacon & cheeses. Toss well, pour into baking dish & press flat.
Sprinkle bread crumbs over top & bake covered for 30 minutes, uncover & bake 20-25 minutes, until top is browned & cheese custard is set. Remove from oven, sprinkle with green onion, serve piping hot & enjoy!