Description
A decadent and indulgent twist on a classic comfort food, this Lobster Mac and Cheese features rich cheeses like sharp white cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan combined with tender lobster meat, all topped with a crispy breadcrumb crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Lobster:
- 2 (10 to 12-ounce) uncooked Maine lobster tails, or 4 (4 to 6-ounce) uncooked small lobster tails
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 9 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- For the Cheese Sauce:
- 8 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese
- 5 ounces Gruyère cheese
- 2 ounces Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons dry white wine
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- For the Pasta:
- 1 pound dried cavatappi, gemelli, or large elbow macaroni pasta
- Fresh parsley sprigs (for garnish)
- 1/2 medium shallot
- 2 large cloves garlic
Instructions
- Thaw lobster tails if frozen.
- Preheat oven to 450°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Prepare lobster: Cut down each side of the tail shell with kitchen shears, brush with butter, and season with Old Bay. Bake until mostly cooked.
- Cook pasta until al dente. Set aside.
- Make the cheese sauce: Sauté shallots and garlic, add white wine, then create a roux with flour and butter. Whisk in milk and cheeses.
- Combine pasta, cheese sauce, and lobster, then transfer to baking dish.
- Top with breadcrumbs and bake at 375°F until golden brown and bubbly.
- Cool slightly, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Make Ahead: Lobster and pasta can be prepared a day in advance and assembled before baking.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/8th of the dish
- Calories: 700 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg