Description
A rich and creamy lobster mac and cheese dish that combines tender lobster meat with deliciously cheesy pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Slowly add milk and cream, whisking continuously until thickened.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the cheddar and Gruyere cheese until melted.
- Add the cooked macaroni and lobster meat. Mix well.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
- Use fresh lobster for the best flavor.
- Feel free to add more cheese if desired.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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