This Lobster Mac and Cheese is a fancy yet comforting dish, combining small pasta with a rich cheese sauce and tender lobster meat. It's topped with a crispy panko mixture and served as a delightful seafood pasta dish suitable for 8 servings.
1: Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente and set aside.
2: In a large pot, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
3: Stir in the flour to create a roux and cook for a few minutes.
4: Gradually whisk in the milk and seafood stock, stirring until the mixture thickens.
5: Season with salt, pepper, and Old Bay seasoning.
6: Stir in the shredded cheese until melted and smooth.
7: Fold in the cooked pasta and lobster meat into the cheese sauce.
8: In a separate bowl, mix the topping butter, panko bread crumbs, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
9: Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle the topping evenly over the top.
10: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
11: Garnish with chopped parsley or chives before serving.
