thepioneerwoman5.0
Lobster Mac and Cheese
Ree Drummond's lobster mac and cheese recipe is creamy, decadent, and filled with succulent pieces of lobster tail. It takes comfort food to the next level!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h⏳ Prep: 20 min👤 Ree Drummond📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- ●pan
- ●oven
- ●pot
- ●skillet
- ●wooden spoon
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Butter a 13-by-9-inch pan generously.
2
For the pasta: Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook 2 to ⏱️ 3 minutes less than the manufacturer's instructions (the pasta should still be quite firm). Drain and pour pasta back into the pot; set aside.
3
Heat a large, high-sided skillet over medium-high heat, then add 2 tablespoons butter. When it has melted and is foamy and begins to brown, add the lobster and stir to coat. Cook until just opaque, about ⏱️ 1 minute. Season with ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper, then remove to a plate and set aside.
4
Add the sherry to the pan to deglaze, then continue cooking until reduced by half, about 2 to ⏱️ 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
5
Add the remaining 6 tablespoons butter to the reduced sherry. Once the butter has melted, sprinkle in the flour, whisking constantly, and cook for 1 to ⏱️ 2 minutes. Slowly pour in the milk while whisking constantly. Once the milk is incorporated, switch to a wooden spoon. Cook the white sauce until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about ⏱️ 10 minutes.
6
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cream, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper, parmesan, cheddar, fontina, and goat cheese until all the cheeses are melted and fully incorporated.
7
Add the cheese sauce and lobster, along with any accumulated juices, to the pot with the pasta. Stir until well combined and pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
8
For the topping: In a small bowl, stir together the panko, parmesan, parsley, and butter. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the top of the mac and cheese.
9
Bake until bubbling and browned on top, 25 to ⏱️ 30 minutes. Sprinkle chives over the top just before serving.
Chives, chopped, for serving
Nutrition Facts
calories
1261 Calories
fat Content
75 g
fiber Content
3 g
sugar Content
12 g
sodium Content
1592 mg
protein Content
62 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
287 mg
carbohydrate Content
79 g
saturated Fat Content
45 g
Reviews & Ratings
Share your thoughts and feedback about this recipe
Write a Review
Community Feedback
0 ReviewsLoading reviews...