Creamy Lobster Mac and Cheese
Lobster mac and cheese is a creamy, decadent dish with three cheeses and buttery lobster, baked to golden brown perfection. This recipe takes the traditional mac and cheese flavors to another level and it's impressively easy to make. It is perfect for family dinners and any special occasion.
Ingredients
- 5 Lobster Tails
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 1½ tsp Cajun Seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
Pasta and Cheese Sauce
- 1 lb Cavatappi Pasta
- 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1½ cups Smoked Gouda Cheese
- 1½ cups Colby Jack Cheese
- ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour
- 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 2 cups Milk
- 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
- ½ tsp Dry Mustard
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Cajun Seasoning
- ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper
- ½ tsp Ground Black Pepper
- ½ tsp Salt
Topping
- ¼ cup Panko Bread Crumbs
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley finely chopped
Instructions
Cook the Lobster
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butterfly the thawed lobster tails and place on a baking sheet.
- In a microwavable safe bowl melt the butter. Brush or pour the melted butter over the lobster meat and then sprinkle with cajun seasoning.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the meat is firm and slightly opaque.
Pasta and Cheese Sauce
- Cook the Cavatappi pasta in boiling salted water according to the packaging instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Shred all the cheese and toss them together in a bowl. Set aside.
- In a large pot, melted the butter then gradually sprinkle in the flour while constantly whisking until a roux is formed. It should be thick and smooth.
- Slowly pour in the milk and heavy cream while whisking at the same time.
- Add the spices, salt and pepper and stir well. Bring the mixture to a low boil then add 1/2 of the shredded cheese blend.
- Remove the pot from the heat and whisk the mixture together until the cheese is melted and creamy.
To Assemble
- Chop the lobster meat into small pieces to your liking. Add half of the lobster meat and the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and stir.
- Pour half of the mac and cheese into a baking dish, sprinkle some of the left over cheese on top then add the rest of the mac and cheese.
- Spread the remaining lobster meat on top and the shredded cheese (add more cheese if you like). Sprinkle with bread crumbs and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let it rest for about 10 minutes, sprinkle some fresh parsley on top then serve.
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