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Creamy Lobster Mac & Cheese

Indulge in a luxurious and decadent twist on the classic Mac and cheese with this creamy lobster Mac and cheese recipe! This dish takes the humble and beloved Mac and cheese to a whole new level with the addition of succulent chunks of lobster, creating a rich and indulgent flavor profile.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Main Course, seafood
Cuisine: American
Calories: 568

Ingredients
  

  • 1/1&½ cups Cooked lobster meat (I used cracked lobster claw meat from Sam’s Club)
  • 1 pound Pasta noodles
  • ½ Stick salted butter
  • 2 tablespoon Flour
  • 2 teaspoon Garlic, minced
  • 16 ounces Colby Jack cheese
  • 16 ounces Gouda cheese
  • 8 ounces Sharp cheddar cheese
  • 32 ounces Heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning ( I used old bay seasoning)
  • ½ teaspoon Thyme

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  2. Prepare cavatappi pasta noodles “al dente” according to the directions on the box
  3. Drain the pasta noodles and set aside
  4. In a large,deep pot melt butter, add flour, and mix until smooth
  5. Add minced garlic, mix well
  6. Pour in heavy cream and add cajun seasoning and thyme, mix well
  7. Add Gouda and Colby Jack cheese , mix well
  8. Allow cheese sauce to cook 5-7 minutes on medium low until fully melted , stirring as it cooks
  9. Add pasta noodles to cheese sauce , mix well
  10. Add lobster , mix well
  11. In a large , deep baking dish - spray non stick spray and pour in lobster Mac & cheese
  12. Top with sharp cheddar cheese and bake for 30 minutes
  13. Remove from oven and let it rest for at least 10 minutes before serving
  14. Serve and enjoy !