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Lobster Mac & Cheese

🍽️4 Servings
📅Jun 20, 2026

Ingredients

1 pound macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound lobster meat, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1
Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2
In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
3
Add the flour and whisk together to make a roux, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
4
Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
5
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, until it thickens.
6
Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the cheddar and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
7
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well combined.
8
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
9
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
10
Add the lobster meat and cook for 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
11
Stir in the parsley and season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
12
To assemble the dish, place a portion of the macaroni and cheese in the bottom of a baking dish.
13
Top with a portion of the lobster mixture and repeat until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of macaroni and cheese on top.
14
Dot the top of the dish with the remaining butter and sprinkle with parsley.
15
Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 20-25 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the macaroni and cheese is heated through.