Get the Recipe: Lobster Mac and Cheese
This lobster mac and cheese recipe is creamy, cozy and savory! This family favorite dinner is great for so many occasions. Make it for birthdays, Christmas, Valentine's Day or more. It is over the top delicious!
Ingredients
- ½ pound cavatappi pasta
- 4 tbsp butter, divided
- ¼ cup flour, all purpose or gluten free
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded gruyere cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- pinch sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- pinch nutmeg
- ½ pound cooked lobster meat
- ½ cup breadcrumbs, regular or gluten free
Instructions
- First, preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Then drain and set aside.
- Add 3 tablespoons butter to a skillet over low medium heat. Whisk until melted.
- Once butter has melted, whisk in flour. Continue whisking to create a slurry.
- Then, pour in milk. Stir to combine. Remove from heat.
- Add in gruyere cheese, cheddar cheese, sea salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir until sauce has thickened to the texture of cream.
- Add the cooked lobster meat and cooked pasta to the skillet. Stir together.
- Pour this mixture down into a large baking dish.
- In a small bowl, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Stir in breadcrumbs.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until edges are bubbly and topping is golden brown.
- Finally, remove from oven. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Cavatappi pasta is my favorite for this recipe, but can be difficult to find. Use any desired pasta type.
- Use gluten free pasta, gluten free flour and gluten free breadcrumbs if needed.
- Be sure to continuously whisk butter and flour to prevent burning.
- I highly recommend using the gruyere cheese as written. It adds such a great depth of flavor to this dish.
- Bake until the dish is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Serve hot and fresh.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Calories: 586kcal, Carbohydrates: 41g, Protein: 33g, Fat: 32g, Saturated Fat: 18g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 145mg, Sodium: 734mg, Potassium: 354mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 973IU, Calcium: 732mg, Iron: 1mg