Description

This luxurious Lobster Mac and Cheese Recipe combines tender, buttery lobster meat with a creamy, cheesy macaroni base for a restaurant-quality comfort food dish you can easily make at home. With the perfect blend of sharp cheddar, Gruyère, and rich cream, it’s indulgent, elegant, and absolutely unforgettable.

Ingredients

Scale

8 oz elbow macaroni (or cavatappi for extra sauce-holding power)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk (warmed)
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
1 cup cooked lobster meat, chopped
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
2 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Cook pasta until just al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1-2 minutes until golden and nutty.
Gradually whisk in milk and cream. Cook until thick enough to coat a spoon, about 5–7 minutes.
Remove from heat. Stir in cheddar and Gruyère until smooth and creamy.
Fold in lobster meat, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
Combine pasta with cheese sauce and transfer to baking dish. Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over the top.
Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and bubbling. Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

Tip: Always use freshly grated cheese for the smoothest sauce. Pre-shredded cheese contains additives that prevent melting.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Comfort Food, Pasta, Seafood
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 485
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 95mg

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