Lobster Mac and Cheese
Our creamy, dreamy mac is loaded with three kinds of cheese and sweet tender pieces of lobster. A truly decadent dish the whole family will love!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
TOPPING:
- 1/2 c. breadcrumbs
- 2 T. melted butter
- 2 T. grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp. freshly chopped Italian parsley
MAC & CHEESE:
- 8 oz. cooked lobster meat chopped, about 2 cups
- 1 lb. pasta cavatappi, macaroni noodles, shells, or penne
- 1/3 c. butter
- 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. dry mustard powder
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning
- 2 3/4 c. milk
- 1/2 c. heavy cream
- 2 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 1/4 c. shredded Gruyere cheese
- 1/2 c. shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish; set aside.
- TOPPING: In a small bowl, whisk together the topping ingredients; set aside.
- MAC & CHEESE: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta al dente according to the package directions. Drain and return the pasta to the pot; set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat melt the butter. Stir in the flour and seasonings and cook, stirring constantly for about 1½ - 2 minutes.
- Combine the milk and cream and add to the flour mixture a little at a time whisking after each addition. The mixture will be very thick at first but will smooth out as you continue adding liquid.
- Once all the liquid is added, bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer 1-2 minutes or until thickened while whisking.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the cheeses whisking until the sauce is smooth and melted.
- Pour the sauce over the pasta, stirring to combine. Gently stir in half of the lobster meat. Evenly spread the mac and cheese into the prepared baking dish.
- Add the remaining lobster meat on top of the mac and cheese and sprinkle with the topping mixture.
- Bake, uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and topping is golden brown.