Description
Indulge in the rich and savory goodness of Lobster Mac and Cheese, a decadent twist on a classic comfort food. Creamy cheese sauce, tender chunks of lobster, and perfectly cooked pasta come together to create a luxurious dish that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Elbow Macaroni:
8 ounces
Unsalted Butter:
2 tablespoons
All-Purpose Flour:
2 tablespoons
Whole Milk:
2 cups
Sharp Cheddar Cheese (shredded):
1 cup
Gruyère Cheese (shredded):
1/2 cup
Parmesan Cheese (grated):
1/4 cup
Garlic Powder:
1/2 teaspoon
Paprika:
1/4 teaspoon
Salt and Pepper:
to taste
Lobster Meat (cooked, chopped):
1 1/2 cups
Panko Breadcrumbs:
1/4 cup
Melted Butter (for topping):
1 tablespoon
Fresh Parsley (chopped, optional):
1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Cook macaroni until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk and stir until thickened.
- Stir in cheeses, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until melted.
- Combine pasta and lobster meat in the cheese sauce, then transfer to the baking dish.
- Mix panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the mac and cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden, then garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen cooked lobster meat—claw, tail, or knuckle all work well.
- For a more decadent version, add a splash of heavy cream or truffle oil to the cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
