Lobster Macaroni Cheese Herbed (Print Version)

Creamy cheese sauce envelops pasta and lobster, finished with a savory herbed breadcrumb topping.

# What You Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz elbow macaroni or cavatappi

→ Cheese Sauce

02 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
03 - 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
04 - 3 cups whole milk, warmed
05 - 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
06 - 1 cup grated sharp white cheddar cheese
07 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - ½ tsp mustard powder
09 - ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
10 - ½ tsp salt
11 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Lobster

12 - 12 oz cooked lobster meat, chopped

→ Herbed Breadcrumbs

13 - 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
14 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
15 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
16 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
17 - 1 tsp lemon zest
18 - Pinch of salt

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter a 2-quart baking dish.
02 - Cook pasta in salted boiling water until just al dente; drain and set aside.
03 - In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 3 tbsp butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes.
04 - Gradually whisk in warm milk, stirring constantly. Cook until thickened, about 4–5 minutes.
05 - Remove from heat. Stir in Gruyère, cheddar, and Parmesan until smooth. Add mustard powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
06 - Fold in cooked pasta and lobster, mixing gently. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
07 - In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, melted butter, parsley, chives, lemon zest, and salt.
08 - Sprinkle herbed breadcrumbs evenly over the macaroni and cheese.
09 - Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until top is golden and sauce is bubbling.
10 - Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of three cheeses creates layers of flavor that make every bite feel like a special occasion
  • Lobster transforms this childhood comfort food into something restaurant worthy while still feeling cozy and familiar
02 -
  • Warming your milk before adding it to the roux prevents lumps and saves you from starting over
  • Dont overbake or the lobster will toughen up and lose its sweet delicate texture
03 -
  • Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre shredded which contains anti caking agents that can make your sauce grainy
  • Reserve a handful of cheese to sprinkle on top before the breadcrumbs for extra cheesy goodness

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