Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this luxurious White Truffle Lobster Mac n’ Cheese. Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with tender lobster meat and a hint of truffle oil, this dish is a decadent treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Mac n’ Cheese:
12 ounces elbow macaroni;
For the Cheese Sauce:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups whole milk, warmed; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 1/2 cups sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste;
For the Toppings:
2 cups cooked lobster meat, chopped; 1–2 teaspoons white truffle oil, to taste; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Macaroni: Cook the macaroni in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Make Cheese Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then gradually add warm milk and cream. Stir in cheeses until melted and smooth. Season with garlic powder, white pepper, and salt.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold in cooked macaroni and lobster meat, then drizzle with truffle oil. Transfer to a baking dish.
- Add Toppings: Mix panko breadcrumbs with olive oil and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for best melt and texture.
- Adjust the truffle oil amount to your preference—it’s potent.
- If Gruyère is unavailable, Fontina or mozzarella can be used.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
