Description
Decadent Buttery Lobster Mac & Cheese is a luxurious twist on a classic comfort food. Imagine tender pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy cheese sauce intermingled with succulent lobster meat. This dish is perfect for impressing guests at dinner parties or enjoying a cozy night in. With its golden, bubbly top and irresistible aroma, every bite promises a heavenly experience that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cavatappi or elbow macaroni
- 1 cup lobster meat (fresh or thawed from frozen)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup toasted breadcrumbs
- Salt, pepper, and paprika to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Gradually stir in heavy cream and mix continuously. Add shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Fold in cooked pasta and lobster until well coated.
- Transfer to a baking dish, sprinkle with breadcrumbs, and bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg