Lobster And Crab Mac And Cheese Recipe
Mac and Cheese is one of the most loved comfort foods in America. But have you ever tried to add seafood to it? This Lobster and Crab Mac and Cheese recipe will make you fall in love with this classic American dish all over again. The creamy, cheesy sauce combined with succulent lobster and crab meat is the perfect combination of rich and indulgent.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup lump crabmeat, drained and picked over for shells
- 1 cup cooked lobster meat, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture turns golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth. Add the thyme, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses to the pan, and stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the crabmeat and lobster to the sauce, and stir until well combined.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the pot with the sauce, and stir until well combined.
- Pour the mac and cheese into a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture on top of the mac and cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling, about 20-25 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Tips:
- Make sure to pick over the crabmeat for any shells before adding it to the sauce.
- You can use either fresh or frozen lobster meat for this recipe.
- If you don't have panko breadcrumbs, you can use regular breadcrumbs instead.
- If you want to add a little kick to your mac and cheese, you can sprinkle some red pepper flakes on top before baking it.
There you have it, an easy and delicious recipe for Lobster and Crab Mac and Cheese that will surely impress your friends and family. Whether you are looking for a special treat for a date night or want to impress your guests at a dinner party, this recipe will not disappoint.
