Lobster Mac and Cheese
Lobster Mac and Cheese pairs tender chunks of lobster with al dente macaroni in a rich three-cheese sauce subtly infused with shell-steeped milk. Finished with a buttery panko crust, it bakes to a golden, bubbling casserole that’s luxurious yet comforting—ideal for a celebratory dinner or an elevated cozy night in.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 5 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lobster Mac and Cheese, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 44 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring now and then, until tender yet slightly firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Reserve 2 cups of the hot pasta water, then drain the macaroni in a colander set in the sink. Rinse with cold water to cool; set aside.
- 3
Pour the reserved pasta water into the same pot and add the lobster halves, cut-side up. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and steam until the lobster meat firms up and turns opaque, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Transfer the lobster to a tray and let it cool for a few minutes, then remove the lobster meat and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Reserve the shells.
- 5
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion in the hot butter until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Transfer the onions to a small bowl; set aside.
- 6
Add the reserved lobster shells, milk, shallot, peppercorns, and garlic to the same saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for 20 minutes.
- 7
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 8
Melt the remaining 5 tablespoons butter in a separate saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring, until the mixture becomes pasty and light golden brown, about 10 minutes. Strain the milk mixture through a mesh sieve and slowly whisk it into the flour mixture. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; cook and stir until thick and smooth, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- 9
Stir the Gruyère, Cheddar, and Romano cheeses into the thickened milk mixture until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in the reserved lobster meat, onions, and macaroni.
- 10
Spread the mixture in a 4-quart casserole dish and smooth the top. Sprinkle the panko crumbs evenly over the surface.
- 11
Bake in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbly and the top is golden brown, 8 to 12 minutes.
- Calories 1104.88 kcal High 55%
- Protein 72.93 g Good Source 146%
- Carbohydrate 65.12 g 24%
- Total Fat 60.34 g High 77%
- Saturated Fat 34.23 g High 171%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 379.66 mg High 127%
- Sodium 1742.6 mg High 76%
- Dietary Fiber 2.55 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 5.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 1462.16 mg Good Source 112%
- Iron 2.81 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 675.2 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 39.01 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.49 mcg Low Source 7%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lobster Mac and Cheese is made with 14 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Peppercorns, Butter, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 1104.88 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lobster Mac and Cheese made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Peppercorns, Butter, Diced Onion, Grated Romano Cheese. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lobster Mac and Cheese?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1104.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lobster Mac and Cheese easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Lobster Mac and Cheese healthy?
- Lobster Mac and Cheese has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 1104.88 calories and 72.93 g of protein, or 146% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1742.6 mg (76% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 34.23 g (171% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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