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Comforting Lobster Mac and Cheese

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A rich and creamy lobster mac and cheese with a crispy golden breadcrumb topping, perfect for cozy nights or special occasions. This recipe combines tender lobster chunks with a blend of cheeses for a luxurious comfort food experience.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 1 pound cooked lobster meat, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk, warmed
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter your baking dish lightly and set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook until al dente, about 7-8 minutes. Drain well and set aside without rinsing.
  3. If using cooked lobster tails, chop into bite-sized pieces. If fresh, steam or boil until just cooked, then chop. Set aside.
  4. In a medium saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Whisk in all-purpose flour and cook, whisking constantly, for about 2 minutes until bubbling and golden but not browned.
  5. Slowly pour in warm whole milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Continue stirring until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Stir in heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Keep sauce warm on low heat.
  7. Remove sauce from heat and stir in shredded sharp cheddar, Gruyère, and half of the grated Parmesan until melted and smooth. Add a splash of milk if sauce is too thick.
  8. In a large mixing bowl, toss cooked macaroni with cheese sauce and lobster meat until evenly coated.
  9. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  10. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter and mix with panko breadcrumbs and remaining Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle evenly over mac and cheese.
  11. Bake for 20-25 minutes until topping is golden brown and crispy and cheese sauce is bubbling around edges.
  12. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, then serve warm.

Notes

Do not overcook the pasta; al dente is best as it will continue cooking in the oven. Whisk the roux and add warm milk slowly to avoid lumps. Be gentle when folding in lobster to keep chunks tender. Watch the breadcrumb topping in the last 5 minutes of baking to prevent burning; tent with foil if needed. Let the baked dish rest for 10 minutes before serving for easier scooping.

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Keywords: lobster mac and cheese, creamy mac and cheese, seafood mac and cheese, comfort food, cheesy pasta, baked mac and cheese

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