Lobster Mac and Cheese

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: lobster mac and cheese, oven baked mac and cheese

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Servings:

Calories: 474kcal

Author: Jessica Formicola

Sweet lobster, creamy cheese & a crunchy panko topping come together to make the BEST Lobster Mac and Cheese recipe! Perfect for any elegant or casual meal!

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Equipment

Ingredients

Lobster Mac and Cheese:

1 pound elbow pasta , cooked according to box al dente
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups whole milk
1 cup Swiss cheese , shredded
1/2 cup aged gouda , shredded
2 tablespoons chives , chopped
2 cups lobster , cooked and roughly chopped
kosher salt & freshly ground pepper

Crunchy Topping:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Make the Topping:

In a small skillet, heat the olive oil and add the panko bread crumbs, Kosher salt, pepper, smoked paprika and garlic powder.
Heat, stir and brown for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
Remove from the heat and set aside.

Lobster Mac and Cheese:

Preheat the oven to 350°F and coat a large casserole dish with cooking spray or butter.
In a large, heavy bottom saucepan, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour until a paste forms. Continue to cook on medium heat until paste turns a light brown and is smooth, then whisk in the milk.
Whisk in the the shredded cheeses, blending until smooth.
Combine the cooked pasta with the hot cheese sauce.
Test for seasoning and then add Kosher salt or cracked pepper sparingly. This will vary based on how salty your cheese was and personal preference.
Lightly toss the macaroni mixture with chopped lobster and chives, reserving a few pieces for topping at the very end, if desired. Transfer the macaroni mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Top the mac and cheese with the panko topping.
Bake, uncovered for 15 minutes.
Garnish with the scallions, chives or parsley and reserved lobster chunks. Serve hot.
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Notes

You can use any type of seafood you'd like, just make sure it totals 2 cups and it cooked. Crab, shrimp, scallops and other shellfish are all good options.

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