Lobster Mac & Cheese

This Lobster Mac & Cheese is ultra creamy and packed with luxurious flavor. Succulent lobster is sautéed in butter and garlic, then folded into a rich sauce made from heavy cream and four kinds of cheese—cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, and velveeta. Tossed with tender pasta and topped with even more cheese, this decadent comfort food is perfect for special occasions or when you're just feeling fancy and hungry.

Author: These Carbs Don't Count

Category: Pasta

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 3 bowls

Calories: 1,368 kcal per serving

Ingredients

½ pound - pasta
4 tablespoon - unsalted butter
½ pound - lobster meat
3 cloves - garlic
2 cup - heavy cream
⅛ - Salt
⅛ - Black pepper
½ teaspoon - garlic powder
½ teaspoon - onion powder
¼ teaspoon - paprika
1 cup - cheddar cheese
1 cup - mozzarella cheese
½ cup - Parmesan cheese
¼ cup - Velveeta cheese
¼ cup - reserved pasta water
⅛ - Extra cheese

Instructions

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped lobster and sauté for 2–3 minutes. Remove lobster and set aside.
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
Add cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, and Velveeta. Stir until cheese is fully melted and sauce is smooth.
Add the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water. Stir to coat the pasta evenly.
Fold in the sautéed lobster and mix until well combined.
Top with extra cheese if desired and serve immediately.