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Lobster Mac & Cheese

Lobster Mac & Cheese

A rich and creamy lobster mac and cheese baked until golden and bubbly, loaded with tender chunks of lobster and finished with a crisp breadcrumb topping. Comfort food meets coastal elegance in every bite.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 ounces elbow macaroni (about 340 grams)
  • 12 ounces cooked lobster meat, chopped (about 340 grams)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (about 56 grams)
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour (about 30 grams)
  • 3 cups whole milk (about 720 milliliters)
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated (about 200 grams)
  • 1 cup gruyere cheese, freshly grated (about 100 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (about 50 grams)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. Slowly pour in the milk while whisking continuously until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar and gruyere cheeses until fully melted. Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  6. Fold in the cooked macaroni and chopped lobster gently until evenly coated.
  7. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over the top.
  8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
  9. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated cheese for the smoothest sauce texture.
  • Do not overcook the pasta before baking to avoid a mushy texture.
  • Add a splash of milk when reheating leftovers to restore creaminess.
  • You can assemble the dish up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate before baking.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

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