Lobster Mac And Cheese Recipe Recipes Net

Ingredients

4tbspbutter,divided use

2tbspflour

2½cupswater

4cupsmilk

1lbcorkscrew pasta,such as cavatappi or cellentani

¾tspsalt

¼tspgarlic powder

¼tsponion powder

½tspsmoked paprika

¼tsppepper

4cupscheddar cheese,shredded

1cupmozzarella cheese,shredded

1½cupslobster meat,cooked, chopped, plus more for garnish

½cuppanko breadcrumbs

2tbspchives,thinly sliced

cooking spray

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 for about 30 seconds until combined.

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 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the 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 to 15 minutes or until topping is golden brown.

Sprinkle with chives and garnish with additional chunks of lobster, serve, and enjoy!