You can never go wrong with mac and cheese, especially if it’s slow cooker mac and cheese or jalapeno popper mac and cheese. That being said, lobster mac and cheese is the best I’ve ever had, and it’s easy to make too!
Lobster Mac And Cheese Ingredients
To make this delicious mac and cheese you will need butter, all purpose flour, water, milk, pasta, salt, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, lobster meat, panko breadcrumbs, chives and seasonings. If you are in the mood for lobster, try some other great lobster dinner recipes like lobster salad, grilled lobster tail, lobster rolls and my very popular seafood boil that features, you guessed it, lobster!
How Do You Make Lobster Mac and Cheese?
This recipe starts with a base of flour, butter, milk and water which cooks into a thin sauce. Pasta goes into the pot along with seasonings, and everything simmers together. The next step is to add a generous amount of the shredded cheeses. Finally, add the lobster into the mix. Transfer the mac and cheese to a baking dish, top it with breadcrumbs, then bake it until golden brown. Add a sprinkle of chives and dinner is served!
Tips For Lobster Mac And Cheese
I recommend shredding your own cheese. The pre-shredded bags of cheese can have anti caking agents that prevent the cheese from melting well. Leftovers of this dish will stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for three days. I do not recommend freezing this dish because it will not freeze well. You can use other short pastas. Simply adjust the cooking time to the amount of time stated in the package instructions. If you use a larger pasta you may need to add more milk.
Lobster Macaroni And Cheese Variations
While I typically prepare this recipe as written, sometimes I use different ingredients for a whole new flavor.
Protein: I turn this into seafood mac and cheese by using a combination of shrimp and lobster. I also have an amazing crab mac and cheese recipe. Cheeses: While cheddar is classic in mac and cheese, you can also use fontina, Monterey Jack or even a soft cheese like a garlic and herb Boursin. Herbs: I love the flavor of the chives in this dish, but you can also use parsley, green onions or even fresh chopped dill.
Once you try this dish, you’ll never look at macaroni and cheese the same way again! The sweet lobster meat pairs perfectly with the creamy pasta and the crunchy breadcrumb topping is the perfect finish.
