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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.
Course Entrees
Cuisine American
Keyword baked pasta, Lobster, macaroni, pasta, seafood
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 747kcal
Author Wendie

Ingredients

  • 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: 1g | Calories: 747kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 198mg | Sodium: 1083mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g