Lobster Mac and Cheese

Lobster mac and cheese is loaded with creamy pasta and chunks of rich buttery lobster meat. Topped with a buttery crumb topping.

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Mac and cheese is one of my favorite comfort foods. Combine it with rich chunks of lobster meat and you have a meal nobody can resist. It can be the star of the meal or a delicious holiday side dish.

Where do I buy lobster meat?

Most stores carry frozen lobster chunks in the seafood department. I usually grab mine at Costco. Or you can grab some lobster tails and make my Broiled lobster Tails and cut them into pieces.

Tips for making lobster mac and cheese

• Always salt the pasta water
• Cook pasta to al dente, the pasta will cook more in the oven while baking.
  
• Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to spice things up a bit.
• Use other short pasta like penne, rigatoni, or elbow macaroni if you choose.
• Don’t use pre-grated cheese, it never melts as smoothly as freshly grated.

Can I use different cheese?

I use white cheddar and Gruyere. Gruyere is commonly paired with seafood. Gouda, Havarti, or Monterey jack are also good choices.

Why is my cheese sauce gritty?

Using pre-grated cheese can cause your sauce to be grainy. Or adding cheese to a boiling sauce will cause the cheese to break down and cause a grainy texture.

What to serve with lobster mac and cheese?

Whether you serve this as the star of the meal or a delicious side dish. Lobster mac and cheese is a rich dish. So a nice simple protein like Pan Seared Garlic rib Eye Steak. Or my Roasted Broccoli or Roasted Asparagus.

Looking for more comfort food recipes?

• One-Pot Cheesy Goulash
• Blueberry French Toast Casserole
• French Onion Pork Chops
• Skillet Chicken and Biscuit Pot Pie
• Potatoes Au Gratin
• Slow Cooker Beef Burrito

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Lobster Mac and Cheese

Wendie

Lobster mac and cheese is loaded with creamy pasta and chunks of rich buttery lobster meat. Topped with a buttery crumb topping.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Course Entrees

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories 747 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 12 ounces dried pasta I use cavatappi pasta
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• ¼ cup all purpose flour
• 3 ½ cups half n half
• ½ teaspoon dry mustard
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups Gruyere cheese grated
• 3 cups white cheddar cheese
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 pound lobster meat
• For the topping
• ½ cup panko bread crumbs
• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsly chopped

Instructions

 

• Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Heat a large pot of water to boiling and cook pasta according to the package directions to al dente. Drain and set aside.
• Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat and add butter. Once melted add in the garlic and saute for another minute.
• Add in the flour and whisk. Pour in the half n half, mustard and nutmeg, salt and pepper, and whisk until combined.
• Let come to a simmer just until thickened. Turn off the heat and add in the cheeses. Whisk until creamy and melted.
• Pour the cooked pasta into the baking dish and add the lobster meat.
• Pour the cheese sauce all over the pasta and mix until combined well.
  
  For the topping
• In a small bowl mix together the panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and melted butter. Sprinkle topping over the pasta.
• Bake for 30-40 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
• Let rest 10 minutes, garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
  

Notes

As the mac and cheese cools this sauce will soak into the pasta.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 747kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 44gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 29gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 198mgSodium: 1083mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g

Keyword baked pasta, Lobster, macaroni, pasta, seafood

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