Jul 09 2026
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Lobster Mac & Cheese Recipe

Inspired by Black Dog Bistro
Time1h
Serves6

baked, provolone, mozzerella, side of greens tossed in oil and vinegar, warm roll

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Ingredients

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GRAINS, RICE & PASTA

GREENS & SALADS

BREAD & ROLLS

Method

GRAINS, RICE & PASTA

  1. 1

    Preheat oven

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  2. 2

    Cook pasta

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook until al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare lobster

    If using lobster tails, remove meat from shells and cut into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Make roux

    In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until the mixture is smooth and pale, about 1 minute.

  5. 5

    Build béchamel

    Slowly whisk in the milk and heavy cream, continuing to whisk until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

  6. 6

    Season béchamel

    Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

  7. 7

    Melt cheese

    Remove from heat and stir in provolone, mozzarella, and parmesan until melted and smooth.

  8. 8

    Combine pasta and lobster

    Fold the cooked macaroni and lobster meat into the cheese sauce until evenly coated.

  9. 9

    Season to taste

    Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.

  10. 10

    Assemble for baking

    Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle the panko breadcrumbs over the top and dot with small bits of butter or drizzle with melted butter.

  11. 11

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and the top is golden.

  12. 12

    Rest

    Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.

GREENS & SALADS

  1. 13

    Prepare greens

    Rinse and dry the mixed greens thoroughly.

  2. 14

    Make vinaigrette

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper to make a simple vinaigrette.

  3. 15

    Dress greens

    Toss the greens with the vinaigrette just before serving.

  4. 16

    Season

    Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

BREAD & ROLLS

  1. 17

    Warm rolls

    Warm the dinner rolls in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5-7 minutes until just warmed.

  2. 18

    Butter rolls

    Brush the warm rolls with melted butter and serve alongside the lobster mac and cheese.

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