Lobster Mac and Cheese
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Updated: 09/23/25
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This creamy Lobster Mac and Cheese is the perfect mix of comfort food and luxury! Tender lobster meat and rich, cheesy pasta come together for an unforgettable dinner.
When you love to indulge but also love the comfort and affordability of staying home, homemade lobster macaroni and cheese is the perfect balance!
Bake a flavorful Focaccia to serve on the side and you’re all set to enjoy this mouthwatering dish.
The seasonings are subtle enough to add the perfect amount of flavor and there are three types of cheese to make your tastebuds happy. This lobster mac and cheese recipe will be a fast family favorite and you’ll love to pull it out for cozy weekend suppers and get togethers.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Homemade lobster mac and cheese is a versatile pasta dish that you can serve for any meal, or bring to your next pot luck or cookout.
- It really isn’t complicated to make a delicious homemade macaroni dish like this one. You’ll have a gourmet dinner on the table in less than an hour.
- Save time and prepare this dish a day in advance. Leave off the breadcrumb topping until you are ready to bake so it gets nice and crisp.
Ingredients For Lobster Macaroni And Cheese
- Lobster meat – Since we live in the midwest, we tend to buy frozen, cooked lobster but you can buy or cook from fresh if it is accessible to you. Chop the lobster into bite size pieces before adding to the macaroni. You can also substitute cooked shrimp, crab or scallops in this dish.
- Elbow macaroni – Of course you can use any short pasta like cavatappi or shells if that’s what you’ve got available to you.
- Salted butter – This will add to the overall richness of the dish as well as add some silkiness to the noodles.
- Flour – Use flour to thicken the sauce by making a roux.
- Seasonings – Onion powder, garlic powder, dry mustard powder, salt and ground black pepper will enhance the flavors in your mac and cheese.
- Half and half – Half and half has a great fat content for mac and cheese. It isn’t as heavy as whipping cream but it still gets nice and creamy.
- Milk – Use whole milk for the creamiest result.
- Shredded cheese – For the best flavor, shred sharp cheddar cheese, mozzarella and parmesan. Shredding the cheese yourself will get a really ooey-gooey mac and cheese. Elevate the flavor and add some Gruyère to this dish.
Topping
- Italian style breadcrumbs – Italian style are typically seasoned with a blend of dried herbs like oregano, basil, parsley and marjoram. This will enhance the flavor of the topping.
- Melted butter – Keeps everything together and helps the topping to brown nicely.
- Parmesan cheese – Of course we’ve got to add cheese to the topping to add more mouthwatering flavor.
- Parsley – Use chopped fresh parsley or dried parsley, whichever is more accessible to you.
How To Make Lobster Macaroni And Cheese
Combine topping ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
Cook pasta to al dente according to package directions. Drain and run under cold water and set aside.
Melt butter over medium heat in a saucepan. Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, dried mustard, salt, and pepper. Add in flour and whisk to combine.
Slowly add half and half, then milk while whisking to combine. The mixture will be very thick at first but will smooth out as you continue adding liquid.
Once all of the liquid is added, bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened while whisking constantly.
Combine the sauce and the pasta. Gently stir in half of the cooked lobster meat.
Pour the macaroni mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread out evenly.
Add remaining lobster meat on top and then sprinkle with the bread crumb topping.
Bake in preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until bubbly and topping is golden brown.
Pro Tips
- Be sure to cook macaroni only to al dente because it will cook in the oven as well and you don’t want soggy noodles!
- You can broil this dish for a few minutes at the end of cooking to really brown that topping. Just keep a close eye so it doesn’t burn.
Storage And Reheating
Fridge: Store leftover lobster mac and cheese in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezer: I don’t recommend freezing this dish because the milk and cheese sauce will not keep a nice consistency after thawing and reheating.
Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10-15 minutes, or until hot throughout. Keep an eye on the casserole and cover if the topping is getting too dark. You can also reheat, covered, in the microwave.
Rich and comforting, this lobster mac and cheese is an indulgent restaurant-quality dish your family will be asking for often! It’s an easy dish to put together, so add it to your meal plan this week.
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Lobster Mac and Cheese
Homemade Lobster Mac and Cheese with tender lobster and a creamy cheese sauce — an indulgent comfort food perfect for holidays or date night.
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces lobster meat cooked, chopped, about 2 cups
- 16 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 Tablespoons salted butter
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup half and half
- 2 ¾ cups milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 ¼ cups mozzarella shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese shredded
Topping
- 1 ½ cup Italian style bread crumbs
- 4 Tablespoons melted butter
- 2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley or ½ teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9×13 inch pan and set aside.
- Combine topping ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Cook pasta to al dente according to package directions. Drain and run under cold water and set aside.
- While pasta is cooking, melt butter over medium heat in a saucepan. Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, dried mustard, salt, and pepper. Add in flour and whisk to combine it.
- Slowly add half and half, then milk while whisking to combine. The mixture will be very thick at first but will smooth out as you continue adding liquid.
- Once all of the liquid is added, bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened while whisking constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheeses, whisking until the sauce is smooth and melted.
- Combine the sauce and the pasta. Gently stir in half of the lobster meat.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread out evenly.
- Add remaining lobster meat on top and then sprinkle with the topping mixture.
- Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit in preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until bubbly and topping is browned.
Tips
Fridge: Store leftover lobster mac and cheese in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezer: I don’t recommend freezing this dish because the milk and cheese sauce will not keep a nice consistency after thawing and reheating.
Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10-15 minutes, or until hot throughout. Keep an eye on the casserole and cover if the topping is getting too dark. You can also reheat, covered, in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 963kcal (48%), Carbohydrates: 92g (31%), Protein: 49g (98%), Fat: 44g (68%), Saturated Fat: 25g (156%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 217mg (72%), Sodium: 1670mg (73%), Potassium: 656mg (19%), Fiber: 4g (17%), Sugar: 10g (11%), Vitamin A: 1333IU (27%), Vitamin C: 1mg (1%), Calcium: 766mg (77%), Iron: 3mg (17%)
How To Serve Lobster Macaroni and Cheese
Serve this restaurant-quality lobster mac with a side of delicious Garlic Bread and the flavor combo will blow your mind. Colorful and flavorful Roasted Veggies or Roasted Broccoli are a great veggie side dish to serve up with this creamy, decadent seafood mac and cheese, too.
Finish off the meal with a delicious fruit crumble like Apple, Cherry, or our household favorite Raspberry. Warm fruit filling with a golden crumble topping doesn’t get any better – unless you add some Ice Cream!
More Great Macaroni Recipes
- When you need a quick, hearty soup, Hamburger Macaroni Soup fits the bill. Seasoned ground beef, tender veggies, tomatoes and elbow macaroni make a heartwarming soup you’ll make all year round.
- You’ve got to try out Mac and Cheese Pizza this weekend! Try something different from the usual Friday night pie and make this homemade pizza topped mac and cheese, bacon and loads of melty, gooey cheese.
- The perfect side dish to take to your next pot luck is Creamy Corn Macaroni and Cheese. This casserole is rich, creamy and so satisfying with it’s ooey gooey texture.
- Homemade Hamburger Helper is only 25 minutes away when you cook it in your Instant Pot! The homemade version of a nostalgic one pot childhood favorite is packed with flavor that will bring you back in time.
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