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Lobster Mac and Cheese Recipe

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 826kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
This delicious lobster mac and cheese is an easy way to elevate everyone's favorite comfort food dish. Simple to make, this baked mac and cheese recipe is a sure fire winner!
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Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cavatappi pasta
  • ½ cup unsalted butter divided
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 3 ½ cups milk warmed to 115 degrees F
  • 12 ounces Gruyere cheese shredded
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated, divided
  • 2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 ½ pounds cooked lobster meat
  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 4-quart casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
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  • Cook the pasta in salted water according to the directions on the package, to al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, melt 6 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Sprinkle in the flour and cook over low heat for 2 minutes, whisking constantly, until golden. Whisk in the broth, scraping any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Still whisking, pour in the milk, bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, cooking until thickened and smooth.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and add the Gruyere, cheddar, all but 2T of the Parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, stirring until melted and combined.
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  • Add the cooked macaroni and lobster and stir well.
    how to make lobster mac and cheese
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
    how to make lobster mac and cheese
  • Melt the remaining butter and stir it into the breadcrumbs and remaining Parmesan, then sprinkle on the top.
    how to make lobster mac and cheese
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the macaroni is golden brown. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve while hot.
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Notes

  • Don't overcook the pasta or the finished dish can be very mushy. It should be cooked al dente as it will continue to cook in the oven.
  • When making the sauce, keep whisking as you add in the ingredients, this will help to form a smooth and silky sauce.
  • Preheat the oven before baking the lobster mac and cheese so that it warms through fully and the top gets nice and brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 826kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 234mg | Sodium: 1580mg | Potassium: 564mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1317IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 1001mg | Iron: 2mg