Lobster Mac and Cheese
User Reviews
4.6
69 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
474 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Lobster Mac and Cheese
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Sweet lobster, creamy cheese & a crunchy panko topping come together to make the BEST Lobster Mac and Cheese recipe! Perfect for any elegant or casual meal!
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Ingredients
Lobster Mac and Cheese:
- 1 pound elbow pasta , cooked according to box al dente
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup Swiss cheese , shredded
- 1/2 cup Aged Gouda , shredded
- 2 tablespoons chives , chopped
- 2 cups lobster , cooked and roughly chopped
- kosher salt & freshly ground pepper
Crunchy Topping:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Make the Topping:
- In a small skillet, heat the olive oil and add the panko bread crumbs, Kosher salt, pepper, smoked paprika and garlic powder.
- Heat, stir and brown for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
- Remove from the heat and set aside.
Lobster Mac and Cheese:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and coat a large casserole dish with cooking spray or butter.
- In a large, heavy bottom saucepan, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour until a paste forms. Continue to cook on medium heat until paste turns a light brown and is smooth, then whisk in the milk.
- Whisk in the the shredded cheeses, blending until smooth.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the hot cheese sauce.
- Test for seasoning and then add Kosher salt or cracked pepper sparingly. This will vary based on how salty your cheese was and personal preference.
- Lightly toss the macaroni mixture with chopped lobster and chives, reserving a few pieces for topping at the very end, if desired. Transfer the macaroni mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Top the mac and cheese with the panko topping.
- Bake, uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Garnish with the scallions, chives or parsley and reserved lobster chunks. Serve hot.
- If you tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.
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Notes
- You can use any type of seafood you'd like, just make sure it totals 2 cups and it cooked. Crab, shrimp, scallops and other shellfish are all good options.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
474kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
67mg
(22%)
Sodium
445mg
(19%)
Potassium
282mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
520IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
319mg
(32%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 474 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 474kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 445mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 282mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 520IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 319mg | 32% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
69 reviews
Excellent
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