Lobster Mac and Cheese

Introduction

Get ready to elevate your comfort food game with this incredible Lobster Mac and Cheese recipe. This dish combines the creamy, cozy goodness of traditional mac and cheese with the sweet, delicate flavor of fresh lobster. I’ve perfected this recipe through countless iterations to create the perfect balance of rich, cheesy sauce and succulent lobster meat. Whether you’re planning a special dinner or just want to treat yourself, this luxurious twist on a classic will definitely impress.

Ingredients

• 1 pound elbow macaroni or cavatappi pasta
• 2 pounds cooked lobster meat, roughly chopped
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 5 cups whole milk, warmed
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
• 1 cup gruyere cheese, freshly grated
• 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and butter a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. Cook pasta in salted water until just al dente (about 2 minutes less than package instructions). Drain and set aside.
3. In a large saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk constantly for 1 minute to create a roux.
4. Gradually add warm milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and stir in both kinds of cheese, mascarpone, Dijon mustard, cayenne, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Fold in the cooked pasta and lobster meat gently until well combined.
7. Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking dish.
8. Melt remaining butter and mix with panko breadcrumbs. Sprinkle over the mac and cheese.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
10. Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.

Cook Time and Serving Size

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8-10 portions

Recipe Notes

– For the best cheese sauce, always grate your cheese fresh. Pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that can make your sauce grainy.

– If you can’t find fresh lobster, high-quality frozen lobster meat works well too. Just make sure to thaw it completely and pat it dry before using.

– The pasta should be slightly undercooked when you drain it, as it will continue cooking in the oven.

– For extra richness, you can replace half the milk with heavy cream.

– This dish reheats well in the oven at 350°F (175°C) covered with foil until heated through.

– If the top browns too quickly while baking, cover with aluminum foil and continue cooking until heated through.

Lobster Mac and Cheese

This dish combines the creamy, cozy goodness of traditional mac and cheese with the sweet, delicate flavor of fresh lobster.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Servings 8 -10 servings

Calories 500 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1 pound elbow macaroni or cavatappi pasta
• 2 pounds cooked lobster meat roughly chopped
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 5 cups whole milk warmed
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
• 1 cup gruyere cheese freshly grated
• 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Cook pasta in salted water until just al dente (about 2 minutes less than package instructions). Drain and set aside.
• In a large saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk constantly for 1 minute to create a roux.
• Gradually add warm milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in both kinds of cheese, mascarpone, Dijon mustard, cayenne, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper.
• Fold in the cooked pasta and lobster meat gently until well combined.
• Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking dish.
• Melt remaining butter and mix with panko breadcrumbs. Sprinkle over the mac and cheese.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
• Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.