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Lobster Mac & Cheese

With three kinds of cheese and garlic butter broiled lobster tails, this Lobster Mac & Cheese Recipe is perfect for the holidays when you want to indulge your friends and family with a special meal. 
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Lobster Mac and Cheese, Lobster Macaroni and Cheese
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories
Author Eva Fry

Ingredients

  • 2 - 3 5 oz lobster tails
  • 6 tablespoons butter divided
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 4 cups milk oat milk or whole milk
  • 16 oz Cavatapi or Celentani Pasta
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups shredded gruyere cheese mozzarella may be substituted
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons chives thinly sliced
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350.  Coat a 2 to 3-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Cook the lobster tails, either by broiling the tails or by boiling in 5 quarts of boiling water, covered for 5 minutes until the tails turn bright pink.  Remove the lobster meat from the tails and set it aside.
  • See the recipe for broiled lobster tails here.
  • Cook the pasta according to package directions.
  • In a large pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.  Add the flour, then whisk until combined and the flour is cooked through about 1 -2 minutes.
  • Add the milk and whisk until combined.  Heat until the milk is hot and bubbly.
  • Add the cheeses and stir until melted.  Then add the salt, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder and smoked paprika.  Stir to incorporate.
  • Add the pasta to the pot and stir until combined.
  • Chop the lobster meat into small pieces.  Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat.  Add 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and the chopped lobster.  Cook the lobster for 1-2 minutes in the garlic butter.
  • Add the lobster to the pasta, reserving a few pieces for garnish on the top.
  • Stir the pasta, cheese and lobster together, then pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Mix 2 tablespoons of melted butter with the panko.   Sprinkle the panko on top of the mac and cheese.
  • Bake at 350° F. for 15 minutes until the breadcrumbs are toasted and the cheese is bubbling and gooey.
  • Top with reserved lobster, minced chives, and parsley if desired.
  • Enjoy right away.