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The Best Easy Lobster Mac and Cheese Recipe

The Best Easy Lobster Mac and Cheese Recipe - easy, creamy macaroni and cheese packed with fresh, rich lobster chunks! 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 822 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 16 oz elbow macaroni
  • 3 cups lobster meat cooked and chopped into 1" chunks
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 shallot chopped
  • 10 black peppercorns
  • 2 cups milk
  • 5 tbsp butter
  • 5 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 lb shredded gruyere cheese
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup grated romano cheese
  • ½ tsp sea salt plus more to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp Panko bread crumbs

Instructions

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  1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
  2. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil.
  3. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still a bit crunchy to the touch, about 8 minutes.
  4. Reserve about 2 cups of the hot pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander set in the sink.
  5. Set aside.
  6. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the pot over medium heat.
  7. Stir in the onion and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  8. Place the garlic, shallots, peppercorns, reserved pasta water, and milk into the saucepan with the onions.
  9. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, and cook for 20 minutes. Milk should not boil.
  10. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  11. Melt 5 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
  12. Whisk in the flour, and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  13. Gradually whisk the milk into the flour mixture, and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  14. Cook and stir until the mixture is thick and smooth, 10 to 15 minutes.
  15. Stir the Gruyere, Cheddar, and Romano cheeses into the thickened milk mixture until melted and smooth.
  16. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then stir in the cooked lobster meat and macaroni.
  17. Pour the macaroni into a 4 quart casserole dish or enameled dutch oven and smooth the top to be an even surface.
  18. Sprinkle evenly with the panko crumbs.
  19. Bake in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbly, and the top is golden brown, 8 to 12 minutes.
  20. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 822kcal (41%) Carbohydrates 73g (24%) Protein 47g (94%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 252mg (84%) Sodium 1242mg (52%) Potassium 637mg (18%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1113IU (22%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 637mg (64%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 822

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 822kcal 41%
Carbohydrates 73g 24%
Protein 47g 94%
Fat 37g 57%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 252mg 84%
Sodium 1242mg 52%
Potassium 637mg 14%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 1113IU 22%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 637mg 64%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.