5 from 9 votes
The Best Homemade Baked Lobster Mac and Cheese
Baked lobster mac and cheese is one of the most comforting dishes to make with rich, buttery lobster and creamy cheesy pasta.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
746 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound cavatappi pasta or elbow macaroni
- 6 tablespoons butter divided, unsalted
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups milk whole
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- nutmeg pinch; grated
- 14 ounces gruyere cheese freshly grated
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese freshly grated, sharp
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese divided, grated
- 1 pound lobster meat roughly chopped, cooked
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- parsley for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Boil pasta and according to the directions on the package for al dente, 6 to 8 minutes; drain.
- Meanwhile, melt ¼ cup butter in a large saucepan set over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 2-3 minutes, until golden brown. Slowly add milk, whisking until combined.
- Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, then simmer 2-3 minutes until thickened. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Stir in 12 ounces Gruyere, all Cheddar, and ¼ cup Parmesan cheeses, whisking until smooth. Gently stir in cooked pasta and lobster, then transfer to a 9x13 baking dish. Top with remaining Gruyere.
- In a small bowl, melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, then stir in Panko and remaining Parmesan. Sprinkle over contents of baking dish, season with salt and pepper as desired, and bake for 20-30 minutes until browned and bubbly. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Reheating instructions
- If frozen, make sure to thaw and reheat in your oven at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes. If refrigerated, you can reheat in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes. When reheating in the microwave, cover the dish with a bit of melted butter or oil for moisture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
746kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Cholesterol
192mg
(64%)
Sodium
879mg
(37%)
Potassium
421mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1194IU
(24%)
Calcium
928mg
(93%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 746
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 746kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Cholesterol | 192mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 879mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 421mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1194IU | 24% |
| Calcium | 928mg | 93% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.