Lobster Mac & Cheese Recipe
Shells in a creamy home-made cheese sauce, with lobster meat & buttery Ritz cracker crumbs.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Lobster
Topping
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of boiling salted water, add the shell pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cheese Sauce Preparation
- 2
Make the Roux
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Once melted, whisk in 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour, stirring constantly for about 1-2 minutes until the mixture is bubbly and golden.
- 3
Add Milk and Cream
Slowly pour in 2 cups of milk and 1 cup of heavy cream, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Add Cheese
Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese and 1 cup of shredded Gruyère cheese until melted and smooth.
- 5
Season the Sauce
Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of paprika, and 0.5 teaspoons of garlic powder. Mix well.
Combine Ingredients
- 6
Mix Pasta and Lobster
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shell pasta, cheese sauce, and 1 cup of chopped cooked lobster meat. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
Topping Preparation
- 7
Prepare the Topping
In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of crushed Ritz crackers with 2 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter. Mix until the crumbs are well coated.
Baking
- 8
Bake the Dish
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the lobster mac and cheese mixture into a greased baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the Ritz cracker topping over the mac and cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 9
Serve
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious Lobster Mac & Cheese!