Creamy Lobster Mac & Cheese 🦞🧀✨
Indulgent comfort food—juicy lobster chunks folded into creamy, cheesy macaroni, baked golden for a luxurious twist on a classic.
Ingredients 🛒
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cooked lobster meat, chopped
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for topping)
Directions 👩🍳
- Cook pasta: Boil macaroni until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Make roux: In saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
- Add dairy: Slowly whisk in milk and cream. Simmer until thickened.
- Cheese sauce: Stir in cheddar, Gruyère, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine: Fold in pasta and lobster chunks. Mix well.
- Topping: If desired, mix panko with melted butter. Sprinkle over top.
- Bake: Transfer to baking dish. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley or chives. Enjoy hot.
Tips
- Extra indulgence: Add a splash of white wine to the sauce for depth.
- Variation: Swap Gruyère for Fontina or Havarti for a creamier melt.
- Serving idea: Bake in individual ramekins for a restaurant-style presentation.
Details
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: ~50 minutes
- Kcal: ~520 per serving
- Servings: 4
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Creamy Lobster Mac & Cheese—luxury comfort food at its finest 🦞🧀✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you top it with breadcrumbs or keep it creamy?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next cozy dinner.” • “Tag a friend who loves lobster.” • “Golden bake, creamy indulgence bliss.”