Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this luxurious Lobster Mac and Cheese recipe. Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with tender lobster meat, this dish is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings for a decadent meal.
Ingredients
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For the Mac and Cheese:
- 12 oz elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 cup cooked lobster meat (chopped)
For the Topping:
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Macaroni: Boil macaroni until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk and cream. Stir in mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add cheeses and mix until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold in cooked pasta and lobster. Transfer to a baking dish.
- Add Topping: Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the pasta.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra decadence, add Parmesan to the topping.
- Use lobster, shrimp, or crab interchangeably.
- Dish can be prepared in advance and baked when needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
