🧀 Lobster Mac & Cheese: Comfort with a Coastal Twist

ByHeritage Restaurant Diner

his isn’t just mac & cheese—it’s a creamy, golden, oven-baked tribute to East Coast flavor. We start with a sharp cheddar béchamel, fold in butter-poached lobster, and finish with a toasted breadcrumb crust that crackles under your fork.

🦞 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Pasta:

  • 8 oz elbow macaroni or cavatappi
  • Salted water for boiling

For the Cheese Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup sharp white cheddar, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Gruyère or fontina, shredded
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Pinch of smoked paprika (optional)

For the Lobster:

  • 8 oz cooked lobster meat, chopped
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Squeeze of lemon

For the Topping:

  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tbsp grated Parmesan

🔥 Instructions

  1. Boil pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Make the sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, cook 1 minute. Slowly add milk, whisking until thick. Stir in cheeses, season, and add paprika.
  3. Butter-poach lobster: Warm butter in a pan, add lobster, lemon, and gently heat through.
  4. Combine pasta, cheese sauce, and lobster. Pour into a buttered baking dish.
  5. Top with breadcrumb mixture. Bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbling.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with a side of sautéed greens or a crisp Caesar
  • Add a drizzle of truffle oil for upscale flair
  • Pair with a chilled glass of Chardonnay or a house whiskey neat

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