Description
Decadent Buttery Lobster Mac & Cheese is the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy cheese and tender lobster for a luscious dish that warms the heart. This indulgent recipe elevates a classic favorite with rich flavors and a crispy topping, making it perfect for special occasions or cozy nights in. Impress your guests with this visually stunning and mouthwatering dish that’s surprisingly easy to prepare!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 cup lobster meat, chopped
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk, warmed
- 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt, pepper, and garlic powder (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil salted water and cook elbow macaroni until al dente, about 7-8 minutes. Drain.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour for about two minutes until smooth.
- Gradually add warmed milk while whisking continuously until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Combine drained macaroni and lobster meat into the cheese sauce until well coated.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and top with panko breadcrumbs mixed with melted butter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg