Best Lobster Mac and Cheese Recipe with Creamy Pasta Sauce
Baked Lobster Mac and Cheese Recipe is made with best creamy pasta sauce and chunks of juicy lobster. Every single bite tastes like heaven!
Servings: 2
Calories: 998kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 oz penne pasta cooked
- 2 lobster tails cooked, shell removed, cut into bite size pieces
Mac and Cheese Sauce
- 1 ¼ cup cheddar cheese freshly grated, more if desired
- ¼ cup gruyere cheese freshly shredded
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated, more for garnishing the top
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 ½ tablespoons flour
- 1 ¼ cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- black pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon mustard powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Using a skillet melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and stir for 1-2 minutes.
- Slowly pour in milk whisking continuously. Whisk until flour mixture dissolves. Next, add 1 cup of cheddar cheese, gruyere cheese, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder and mustard powder. Whisk everything into the sauce, until everything is combined.
- Using a small baking pan, grease it with oil, then add cooked pasta, cut lobster and homemade mac and cheese sauce. Give everything, then sprinkle ¼ cup cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese, to taste. Bake on middle rack for 20-25 minutes, or until golden color on top. Enjoy while hot with Caesar Salad.
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Notes
- Use good-quality cheese: Freshly grated cheese melts much smoother than pre-shredded and gives you that ultra-creamy sauce.
- Don’t overcook the pasta: Cook it just until al dente — it will continue cooking in the oven and stay perfectly tender.
- Lobster shortcut: Pre-cooked lobster meat works great here and saves time. Just gently fold it in so it stays juicy and tender.
- Make it extra rich: For an ultra-luxurious texture, use whole milk or a splash of half-and-half in the cheese sauce.
- Golden topping tip: If you love a crispy top, broil for the last 1–2 minutes — just keep a close eye on it!
- Make ahead friendly: Assemble the mac and cheese, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours ahead. Bake just before serving.
- Serving idea: This dish is rich and comforting, so it pairs beautifully with a simple green salad or roasted veggies.
Nutrition
Calories: 998kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 226mg | Sodium: 1783mg | Potassium: 644mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1561IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 1079mg | Iron: 2mg