Lobster Mac and Cheese

This lobster mac and cheese is total comfort food! It is creamy, cozy and cheesy. This dish is great for family dinners, Valentine’s Day, Christmas dinner, the holidays and more. Delicious any time of the year for any occasion!

Author: Organically Addison

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 444 kcal per serving

Ingredients

½ lb - cavatappi pasta
4 tablespoons - butter
¼ cup - flour
2 cups - whole milk
2 cups - gruyere cheese
1 cup - sharp cheddar cheese
1 pinch - sea salt
½ tsp - black pepper
1 pinch - nutmeg
½ lb - lobster meat
½ cup - breadcrumbs

Instructions

First, preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Then drain and set aside.
Add 3 tablespoons butter to a skillet over low medium heat. Whisk until melted.
Once butter has melted, whisk in flour. Continue whisking to create a slurry.
Then, pour in milk. Stir to combine. Remove from heat.
Add in gruyere cheese, cheddar cheese, sea salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir until sauce has thickened to the texture of cream.
Add the cooked lobster meat and cooked pasta to the skillet. Stir together.
Pour this mixture down into a large baking dish.
In a small bowl, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Stir in breadcrumbs.
Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until edges are bubbly and topping is golden brown.
Finally, remove from oven. Serve immediately.

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