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Lobster Mac & Cheese

featured in 25 Mac 'N' Cheese Recipes

Elevate your mac and cheese game with this luxurious and decadent version, featuring succulent chunks of lobster in a creamy and cheesy sauce.

Dylan Keith
Tasty Team
May 05, 2023
Lobster Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

for 6 servings

  • 12 oz lobster tail (340 g), 4 tails
  • 1 cup homemade breadcrumb (115 g)
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cognac
  • 2 cups whole milk (480 mL)
  • 2 cups sharp white cheddar cheese (200 g)
  • 1 ½ cups shredded comte cheese (150 g)
  • ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese (35 g)
  • 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
  • ½ lb pasta (230 g)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, for garnish

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 790
  • Fat 47g
  • Carbs 44g
  • Fiber 1g
  • Sugar 6g
  • Protein 46g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Boil the lobster tails in salted water until just cooked through, about 12 minutes. -- Cook 1 minute per ounce (28g).
  3. When cool, remove the meat and dice. Set aside.
  4. Toss the breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon melted butter, 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, and black pepper.
  5. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 7 minutes.
  6. Drain and set aside.
  7. In a large sauce pan, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
  8. Add the flour and whisk, cook about a minute.
  9. Add the Cognac and whisk. The mixture will thicken immediately.
  10. Slowly add the milk, while whisking.
  11. Increase the heat to medium and stir occasionally until it starts to bubble.
  12. The sauce will thicken enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  13. When it reaches this stage, add salt and pepper to taste.
  14. Add the sharp cheddar, Comte and parmesan cheeses, one handful at a time, whisking to incorporate. When one handful is melted, add the next.
  15. When all the shredded cheese has been added, add the mascarpone and stir.
  16. Remove from heat.
  17. Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce and ½ of the lobster, reserving about ½ for the top.
  18. Pour into a bake dish, and top with reserved lobster and buttered breadcrumbs.
  19. Bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 10 minutes.
  20. Serve immediately.
  21. Enjoy!

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