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Lobster Mac and Cheese Recipe Easy Romantic Date Night Dinner Ideas

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A rich and creamy lobster mac and cheese perfect for a romantic date night, combining indulgent seafood flavor with classic cheesy comfort in about 40 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces (225g) elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup (150g) cooked lobster meat, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups (480ml) whole milk
  • 2 cups (200g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup (100g) Gruyère cheese, shredded
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ cup (30g) panko breadcrumbs
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook for 8–10 minutes, about 1-2 minutes less than package instructions, until just shy of al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Sprinkle in flour and whisk constantly for 2-3 minutes until bubbling and smelling nutty but not browned.
  3. Slowly whisk in whole milk a little at a time, simmer gently until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 4-5 minutes). Stir in Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
  4. Gradually whisk in shredded cheddar and Gruyère cheese until melted and silky, avoiding high heat to prevent graininess.
  5. Gently fold in cooked lobster meat, then add drained pasta. Stir carefully to coat pasta and lobster with cheese sauce.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pour macaroni mixture into an 8×8-inch baking dish. Toss panko breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon melted butter and sprinkle evenly on top.
  7. Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes until topping is golden and crispy and sauce bubbles around edges.

Notes

[‘Save some pasta water to loosen cheese sauce if too thick.’, ‘Use freshly shredded cheese for smoother sauce.’, ‘Remove pan from heat before adding cheese to avoid graininess.’, ‘Do not overcook lobster; fold in at the end to warm through.’, ‘Toss panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and garlic powder for extra flavor.’, ‘Salt pasta water generously to enhance flavor.’]

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