Lobster Mac & Cheese
This Lobster Mac & Cheese is rich and creamy. It is super cheesy with chunks of meaty lobster. The ultimate in decadence.
Servings: 12
Calories: 551kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound cavatappi or elbow macaroni
- 4 cups milk
- 8 Tablespoons unsalted butter divided, 1 stick
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces Gruyere cheese grated (4 cups)
- 12 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar grated (2 cups)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 1/2 pounds cooked lobster meat
- 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs 4 slices bread
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Cook pasta according to directions on package. Drain and set aside.
- Warm milk in the microwave or in a small saucepan over medium heat. Do not allow to boil. Set aside.
- Melt 6 Tbsp butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly with a whisk. Whisk in warm milk until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese until smooth. Stir in cooked pasta and lobster. Transfer mixture to a large casserole dish, or 2 smaller baking dishes.
- Melt the additional 2 Tbsp butter and stir into breadcrumbs. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over macaroni. Bake for 30-35 minutes until breadcrumbs are golden brown.
Nutrition
Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 693mg | Potassium: 396mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 853IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 574mg | Iron: 2mg
