Lobster Mac and Cheese
Lobster Mac and Cheese, with succulent pieces of wild caught fresh water lobster, is possibly the best macaroni and cheese recipe you'll find! Now, even though I cheat and use langostino instead of true lobster, once you smother it with the heavenly cheddar gruyere cheese sauce and crisp topping, no one will argue!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces macaroni I used ditalini pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter divided
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 cups gruyere cheddar cheese grated (see note)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 12 ounces cooked lobster meat see note
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3/4 cup parmesan grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic herb spices or thyme
Instructions
- Cook the 8 ounces macaroni pasta in salted boiling water to al dente doneness. You want them to be cooked but firm since they will continue cooking in the sauce. Drain and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- While the pasta is cooking, make the cheese sauce. Over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons butter with the 3 cloves garlic. Allow to cook for a few minutes until fragrant. Whisk in the 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour and allow to cook for several minutes to form a roux.
- Add the 2 cups whole milk to the roux and whisk well to combine. Bring milk to a simmer and allow to cook for several minutes, continually whisking. It should thicken slightly. Remove from heat and stir in 3 cups gruyere cheddar cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
- Add 12 ounces cooked lobster meat meat and cooked pasta to the cheese sauce.
- Divide mac and cheese between 6 ramekins or transfer to a baking dish.
- Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter and combine in a small dish with the 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs, 3/4 cup parmesan, and 1 teaspoon garlic herb spices or thyme. Spread evenly over mac and cheese. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Serve hot.
Notes
I used a gruyere cheddar blend from Trader Joe's, but you can also do equal parts of gruyere and cheddar.
Langostino can be used in place of lobster.
Nutrition
Calories: 622kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 1124mg | Potassium: 279mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1085IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 674mg | Iron: 1.3mg