Extra Creamy Lobster Mac and Cheese
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5.0
705 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6
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Calories
887 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Extra Creamy Lobster Mac and Cheese
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Cheesy, creamy, and loaded with pieces of tender lobster, this Mac & Cheese is nothing short of amazing!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces lobster meat cooked, chopped, about 2 cups *see note
- 16 ounces cavatappi penne, shells, or other medium pasta
- ⅓ cup salted butter
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 2 ¾ cups milk
- ½ cup half and half or light cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 ¼ cups shredded gruyere cheese or swiss cheese, mozzarella, or havarti
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Topping
- ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley or ½ teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 9x13 pan.
- Combine topping ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain and run under cold water and set aside.
- While pasta is cooking, melt butter over medium heat in a saucepan. Stir in flour and seasonings and cook 2 minutes.
- Combine milk and cream. Add to the flour mixture a little bit at a time whisking in after each addition. The mixture will be very thick at first but will smooth out as you continue adding liquid.
- Once all of the liquid is added, bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened while whisking.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheeses whisking until the sauce is smooth and melted.
- Combine the sauce and the pasta. Gently stir in half of the lobster meat and spread into the prepared pan.
- Add remaining lobster meat on top and sprinkle with the topping mixture.
- Bake 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and topping is browned. Do not overcook.
Notes
- This recipe uses cooked lobster meat. Use tails or a whole lobster if you prefer. You can cook just tails by broiling them (broiled lobster tail recipe here) or boiling in water below. Two to three small tails should be enough but you can add extra if you'd like.
- No Lobster?! No Problem. Substitute other favorites seafood in this recipe such as lump crab meat, shrimp, scallops, salmon or a combination!
- To Boil Lobster Tails for Meat Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Place 3 lobster tails (approximately 3-3.5 oz each) in the boiling water and let simmer 3-4 minutes or just until cooked through. The thickest part of the meat should reach 140°F. Check them early to ensure they do not overcook.
- To prepare one day ahead: Store the topping (and extra lobster for the top) separately. Remove the baking dish from the fridge 45 minutes before baking. To heat, cover the baking dish with foil and bake covered for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and stir (you can add a bit of warm milk if needed to keep a creamy consistency). Top with the reserved lobster and topping and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes or until browned.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
887
(44%)
Carbohydrates
75g
(25%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
27g
(135%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
182mg
(61%)
Sodium
1053mg
(44%)
Potassium
520mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1482IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
947mg
(95%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 887 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 887 | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 75g | 25% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 182mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 1053mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 520mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1482IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 947mg | 95% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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