Description
Indulge in a decadent dish of Buttery Lobster Mac & Cheese, a luxurious twist on the classic comfort food. This recipe combines tender chunks of lobster with creamy, cheesy macaroni for a truly unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Macaroni:
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
For the Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional Ingredients:
- 8 ounces cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cream, cooking until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in salt, pepper, paprika, cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Fold in macaroni and lobster meat. Transfer mixture to a greased 2-quart baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs with melted butter, then sprinkle over the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to the cheese sauce before adding pasta.
- You can also substitute crab or shrimp for lobster.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
