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    Home » Recipes » Mac and Cheese

    Lobster Mac and Cheese

    Published: Mar 14, 2014 · Modified: Feb 11, 2023 by Jessie · This post may contain affiliate links; if you buy something we'll earn a commission at no cost to you.

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    MAC AND CHEESE!

    Whoa. Sorry I keep starting posts with food words in all capital letters (but not that sorry...can't stop won't stop). Mac and cheese really deserves to be in all capital letters all the time. Know what I mean? Yeah…you know what I mean. We're on the same page, you and I. The MAC AND CHEESE PAGE.

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    This mac and cheese is DECADENT. I went all out, because I was putting lobster in it, which meant it had to be extra fancy. Obviously.

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    There is half and half and three different types of cheese involved in this mac and cheese. Which is awesome. Words like "light" and "guilt-free" have no business being in the same sentence as this mac and cheese. And that's just how I like it.

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    A forkful of steaming lobster mac and cheese

    Lobster Mac and Cheese

    ★★★★★ 5 from 1 review
    • Author: Jessie
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 1 min
    • Total Time: 11 mins
    • Yield: Serves 4-6 1x
    • Category: Pasta
    • Cuisine: American
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    Description

    This easy lobster mac and cheese is perfect for a date night in!


    Ingredients

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    • 1 lb. pasta (I used mini shells)
    • 10 oz. cooked lobster tail meat, diced
    • 4 Tbsp. butter
    • 4 Tbsp. flour
    • 1.5 cups milk
    • ½ cup half-and-half
    • ½ cup shredded white cheddar cheese
    • ½ cup shredded fontina cheese
    • 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Cook pasta in very salty water according to package or recipe directions, until al dente.
    2. In a large nonstick pot, melt butter over medium heat.
    3. Whisk flour into butter to form a roux. Cook for one or two minutes, until it darkens a bit.
    4. Whisk milk into roux slowly, making sure to work out any lumps.
    5. Add half and half and whisk to combine.
    6. Cook over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until sauce has thickened - 10 to 15 minutes.
    7. Remove sauce from heat and immediately whisk in cheeses, salt, and pepper.
    8. When cheese has melted, stir in lobster meat and pasta.
    9. Serve immediately if you'd like, or follow instructions below to bake pasta.
    10. To bake, pour pasta into individual 3" serving dishes or into one large casserole pan (9x13 works well). Top with a light layer of breadcrumbs.
    11. Bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes, until the breadcrumbs have crisped up and the top of the pasta has browned.
    12. Remove from oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes, then serve.

    Notes

    I don't like my mac and cheese swimming in sauce - this makes enough for a nice coating, but there won't be pools of sauce at the bottom of your bowl. If you like it a little saucier, add a bit more milk and cheese to the sauce.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 2 cups
    • Calories: 1043
    • Sugar: 11.3 g
    • Sodium: 1643.5 mg
    • Fat: 38.8 g
    • Carbohydrates: 118 g
    • Protein: 52.7 g
    • Cholesterol: 201.1 mg

    Keywords: seafood, date night, dinner

    Tag @lifeasastrawberry on Instagram to show us what you're cooking! Nutrition information is calculated per serving; it is approximate and will vary based on many factors.

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    1. Kyle

      January 11, 2023 at 1:36 pm

      Loved this recipe! Very creamy sauce and the breadcrumb layer gives great texture. Also, your "Mac and Cheese 101" post is extremely helpful!

      ★★★★★

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      • Team Life As A Strawberry

        January 11, 2023 at 6:20 pm

        WAHOO! We love the texture of that breadcrumb layer!

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    2. Betty B.

      March 21, 2014 at 7:50 am

      WOW WOW!! Sounds great got to get to the store and get the lobster tail, but then again I might just stay home and see if shrimp would be a good substitute. LOVE LOVE THAT MAC AND CHEESE!!! Thanks for the great recipe!!

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    3. Caleb

      March 19, 2014 at 4:26 pm

      I was just intrigued by the name of the recipe. Lobster mac and cheese just sounds amazing. This recipe looks delicious and one I will have to try. Thank you for sharing.

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    4. Happy Valley Chow

      March 15, 2014 at 10:50 am

      Mmmm I love lobster mac n cheese sooooo good! Great recipe 🙂

      Happy Blogging!
      Happy Valley Chow

      Reply

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