Description
This is the best lobster mac and cheese recipe that combines creamy cheese sauce with succulent lobster and pasta.
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions and drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth.
- Stir in cheddar and Gruyere cheese until melted.
- Add salt, pepper, and paprika to the cheese sauce.
- Mix in the cooked macaroni and lobster meat.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Use fresh lobster for the best flavor.
- Feel free to add more cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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