CREAMY LOBSTER MAC AND CHEESE

CREAMY LOBSTER MAC AND CHEESE – My favorite steakhouse side dish is lobster mac & cheese, and this recipe will make your home seem just like a high-end restaurant. This dish would be a wonderful addition to any holiday party or Christmas dinner menus, as it is ideal for special events and holidays.

INGREDIENTS:

— 1 – 1 +1/2 cups cooked lobster meat (I used cracked lobster claw meat from Sam’s Club)
— 1 pound cavatappi pasta noodles
— 1/2 stick salted butter
— 2 tablespoon flour
— 2 teaspoon garlic, minced
— 16 ounces Colby Jack cheese
— 16 ounces Gouda cheese
— 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
— 32 ounces heavy cream
— 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (I used old bay seasoning)
— 1/2 teaspoon thyme

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Prepare cavatappi pasta noodles “al dente” according to the directions on the box

Drain the pasta noodles and set aside

In a large, deep pot melt butter, add flour, and mix until smooth

Add minced garlic, mix well

Pour in heavy cream and add Cajun seasoning and thyme, mix well

Add Gouda and Colby Jack cheese, mix well

Allow cheese sauce to cook 5-7 minutes on medium low until fully melted, stirring as it cooks

Add pasta noodles to cheese sauce, mix well

Add lobster, mix well

In a large, deep baking dish – spray non-stick spray and pour in lobster Mac & cheese

Top with sharp cheddar cheese and bake for 30 minutes

Remove from oven and let it rest for at least 10 minutes before serving

Serve and enjoy !