Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Decadent Buttery Lobster Mac & Cheese. Creamy pasta meets rich, buttery cheese sauce, all elevated by tender lobster meat. Perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners, this dish is sure to impress and satisfy every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cavatappi or elbow pasta
- 1 cup cooked lobster meat
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- 2. Make the Roux: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter until bubbly. Whisk in flour and cook for about 2 minutes until golden.
- 3. Add Dairy: Gradually whisk in milk and heavy cream until mixture thickens (about 5-7 minutes).
- 4. Melt the Cheeses: Remove from heat and stir in cheddar and Parmesan until melted. Taste for seasoning.
- 5. Combine Ingredients: Fold in cooked pasta and lobster until evenly coated.
- 6. Bake: Pour mixture into a greased baking dish, top with panko breadcrumbs mixed with melted butter, and bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 125mg