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Lobster Mac and Cheese

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 lb cavatappi pasta
  • 1.5 lb lobster tails about 2 large lobster tails
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup gruyere cheese
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 375.

  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the lobster tails.  Cook for 8 minutes until shells are bright red and meat is cooked through. Remove from the water and set aside to cool.  Once cool, remove lobster from the shell and chop into bite sized pieces.

  3. Add handful of salt to the pot of boiling water and add in the pasta.  Cook until al dente according to box directions.

  4. Meanwhile, heat the milk in a small saucepan until warm but not boiling.

  5. In another large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.  Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 2 minutes.  Slowly add in the warm milk, constantly whisking so no lumps form.  Continue to stir until the sauce begins to thicken.

  6. Add in the cheese one handful at a time while stirring.  Once all the cheese has melted, add in the dijon mustard, salt and pepper. 

  7. Add the cooked pasta and chopped lobster meat to the cheese sauce and stir to combine.

  8. Pour the mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle the top with the breadcrumbs.  Drizzle the olive oil over the breadcrumbs to help them brown.

  9. Place the dish onto a sheet pan and place in the oven for 30-40 minutes.

  10. Remove when the cheese is bubbling and the top is browning.  Serve and enjoy!