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Lobster Mac and Cheese

Experience the luxury of buttery lobster combined with creamy macaroni and cheese in this indulgent dish that's perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb elbow macaroni or cavatappi
  • 4 tbsp butter (plus more for greasing)
  • 1 lb cooked lobster meat, chopped
  • 4 cups whole milk, warmed
  • 6 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 cups Gruyère, grated
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar, grated
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan, grated

Method
 

Cooking Pasta
  1. Boil the pasta until al dente, then toss with 2 tbsp of butter.
Making Cheese Sauce
  1. Melt 6 tbsp of butter in a pot.
  2. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes.
  3. Gradually whisk in the warmed milk, adding salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  4. Melt in the Gruyère and cheddar until smooth.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Fold the cooked pasta and chopped lobster into the cheese sauce until everything's coated in cheesy goodness.
Preparing Topping
  1. Mix the panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. Transfer the pasta mixture to a greased baking dish, top with the breadcrumb mix, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
Serving
  1. Let it cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For serving, consider using individual ramekins or garnishing with fresh chives. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for a month. Reheat with a splash of milk.