Lobster Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

Name: Lobster Macaroni & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces pasta (elbow, penne, whatever); 1 quart half-and-half cream; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter; ½ cup flour; 6 ounces havarti cheese, grated; 6 ounces gruyere, grated; 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon white pepper; ½ teaspoon cayenne; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; 1 lb cooked lobster meat; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

16 ounces pasta (elbow, penne, whatever)
1 quart half-and-half cream
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup flour
6 ounces havarti cheese, grated
6 ounces gruyere, grated
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 tablespoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon white pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 lb cooked lobster meat
1 cup panko breadcrumbs

1
Cook pasta and drain well.
2
Warm half and half (don't let it boil).
3
Melt 6 T. butter in a large pan, whisk in flour, cook for 2 minutes.
4
Whisk in warm milk & cook until smooth and thickened.
5
Remove from heat and stir in cheese, salt, nutmeg, white & black pepper, cayenne.
6
Taste & adjust seasonings.
7
I often add in a splash of cognac at this point.
8
Stir in lobster and spoon mixture into gratin dish.
9
Melt 2 T butter, combine with panko, sprinkle on top.
10
Bake for 30 minutes in 375 oven until bubbly and macaroni is browned on top.

1250

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces pasta (elbow, penne, whatever), 1 quart half-and-half cream, 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ cup flour, and more.

Yes, Lobster Macaroni & Cheese falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lobster Macaroni & Cheese

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