Description
Indulge in the decadent flavors of this luxurious White Truffle Lobster Mac n’ Cheese, a gourmet twist on a classic comfort food favorite. Creamy cheeses, tender lobster meat, and a hint of truffle oil create a dish that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Macaroni and Lobster:
- 12 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cooked lobster meat, chopped
Cheese Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk, warmed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 1 cup sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1–2 teaspoons white truffle oil (to taste)
Topping:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Macaroni: Cook macaroni in salted boiling water until just al dente; drain and set aside.
- Make Cheese Sauce: In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Whisk in flour and cook until golden. Slowly whisk in warm milk and cream until thickened. Stir in mustard, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Add cheeses, stirring until melted. Drizzle in truffle oil.
- Combine and Bake: Fold in macaroni and lobster. Transfer to a greased baking dish. Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the top. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality truffle oil for the best flavor.
- You can make the dish ahead and refrigerate, baking just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Gourmet
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 720 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
