Description
Creamy and indulgent lobster mac and cheese, perfect for a special occasion or a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour to create a roux.
- Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in the cheddar and Gruyere cheeses until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked macaroni and lobster meat to the cheese sauce, mixing well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Use fresh lobster for the best flavor.
- You can substitute other cheeses like mozzarella or fontina.
- For a crispier topping, broil for the last 2-3 minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
