Description
Indulge in a delightful twist on a classic favorite with this Creamy Lobster Mac and Cheese. This rich and comforting dish combines succulent lobster meat with a creamy, cheesy sauce that envelops perfectly cooked pasta. Finished with a crispy topping, this gourmet mac and cheese is not only a crowd-pleaser but also versatile enough to shine at any occasion—be it family dinners or festive celebrations. With simple preparation steps, you can create a memorable dish that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni or cellentani pasta
- 5 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 16 oz cooked lobster meat
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2–3 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded fontina cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmigiano Reggiano
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat, add lobster meat and Old Bay seasoning, cooking until heated through.
- In another pot, melt the remaining butter, whisk in flour and gradually add milk while stirring until thickened. Add cream, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cheeses until smooth.
- Combine cooked pasta with cheese sauce and fold in the lobster.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg