Lobster Mac n Cheese

Trust me, this is awesome!

 Prep Time: 20 minutes; Cook Time: 25 minutes; Total Time: 45 minutes; Servings: 8; Calories: 627 kcal
 Author: Sara Welch

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 tablespoons butter divided use
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 4 cups milk I use whole milk
  • 1 pound corkscrew pasta such as cavatappi or cellentani
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked lobster meat plus more for garnish
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons chives thinly sliced
  • cooking spray

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 2 or 3 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the flour, then whisk until combined, about 30 seconds.
  • Pour in the water and whisk until smooth and just thickened. 
  • Add the milk and whisk until combined.
  • Stir in the pasta, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika and pepper, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is done.
  • Turn the heat to low, then stir in the cheeses. Keep stirring until the sauce is smooth.
  • Fold in the lobster meat. Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  • Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, and stir it into the panko breadcrumbs.
  • Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the top of the pasta. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until topping is golden brown.
  • Sprinkle with chives and garnish with addition chunks of lobster if desired. Serve immediately.
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