Description
This is the best lobster mac and cheese recipe that combines rich, creamy cheese sauce with tender lobster meat and pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add flour and whisk for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar and Gruyère cheese until melted.
- Add cooked macaroni and lobster meat. Stir to combine.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
- Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Use fresh lobster for the best flavor.
- Feel free to mix different cheeses.
- Top with additional breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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