Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this luxurious White Truffle Lobster Mac n’ Cheese recipe. Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with tender lobster meat, this gourmet twist on a classic dish is guaranteed to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Macaroni:
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
Cheese Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additions:
- 1 1/2 cups cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 1–2 teaspoons white truffle oil (to taste)
Topping:
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and butter a 9×13-inch baking dish. Cook macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux. Gradually whisk in milk and cream until smooth and slightly thickened, about 5–6 minutes. Stir in Dijon mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan cheeses, stirring until melted and creamy. Fold in cooked pasta, lobster meat, and white truffle oil. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish. In a small bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with 2 tablespoons melted butter, then sprinkle evenly over the top.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use truffle oil sparingly—its flavor is strong.
- You can also add a splash of white wine to the sauce for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling, Baking
- Cuisine: American, Gourmet
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 840 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 175 mg
