Lobster Mac & Cheese Recipe For National Macaroni & Cheese Day
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Updated July 2026 July 7th is National Macaroni Day and July 14th is National Macaroni & Cheese Day. We don’t have to be reminded twice! We love mac & cheese, and have published 19 recipes, including two for luxurious Lobster Mac & Cheese: Because we love it! And each recipe varies: by the cheeses, seasonings, and macaroni shapes used. Below: > Recipe: Lobster Mac & Cheese. Elsewhere on The Nibble: > More creative mac & cheese recipes. > The history of macaroni and cheese. > The different types of pasta: a photo glossary. > The difference between pasta and noodles. > The year’s 20+ pasta holidays. > The year’s 60+ fish and seafood holidays. This recipe is from Cambria Style, a luxury lifestyle magazine from Cambria, the nation’s leading producer of elegant, American-made quartz surfaces. It differs from most mac & cheese recipes with the addition of fresh herbs. The Dijon mustard is also a flavorful touch. Serve this mac with a crisp Chardonnay or the numerous options below. If you’re on a budget, you can use shrimp instead of the lobster (we use the frozen red shrimp from Trader Joe’s). Or, for a creative “surf and turf,” add crispy chopped bacon on top. > Here are more modern surf and turf recipes. 1. PREHEAT the oven to 375°F. In a Dutch oven or a large pot, melt the butter, add shallots, and cook until translucent, 1–2 minutes. Add the flour and whisk until the shallots are coated, 1 minute. 2. ADD the milk, whisking constantly, and bring it to a slight boil. Whisk until thickened and smooth. Add the heavy cream and Dijon mustard. 3. TURN OFF the heat and add the cheeses, salt and pepper, and nutmeg; stir until melted. Add the cooked pasta and lobster. 4. PLACE the mixture in one large or multiple individual oven-safe gratins. Top with buttered bread crumbs. 5. BAKE for 30 minutes. Turn the oven to broil, and cook until the mac and cheese is bubbling and the topping is nicely browned, 4 minutes. 6. TOP with freshly chopped chives, Italian parsley, and dill. Yes! You can make it a potluck with four or five different recipes. Make one yourself and delegate the rest. Add a big salad with vinaigrette and different white wines to pair (see wine pairings below). After all that rich mac and cheese, serve a light dessert: fruit salad or sorbet. Or fruit salad topped with a scoop of sorbet, with a side of biscotti. |
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 [6] Wine pairing follow, for both lobster & and cheese and other macs & cheese (photo: The Nibble). MAC & CHEESE WINE PAIRINGS For Lobster Mac & Cheese For a rich lobster macaroni and cheese—creamy, buttery, and elegant—you want a wine with enough acidity to cut through the richness while complementing the sweetness of the lobster. These recommendations also apply to other shellfish (crab, scallops, shrimp). Canned lobster claws are convenient, but because they are preserved in brine, they can sometimes have a muted flavor compared to fresh meat. Here are a few ways to enhance their flavor, but first, three tips: Sauté In Butter A quick sauté in butter is the most effective technique. The fat carries flavor much better than the brine the lobster was packed in. Gently sauté the lobster with a generous amount of unsalted butter over low heat. Add a smashed clove of garlic or a sprig of fresh thyme to the butter while it’s melting for an extra layer of aroma. Citrus and Herbs These brighten the flavor of the meat, and as a bonus the lemon helps cut through the richness of the cheese sauce. Simply squeeze a few drops of fresh lemon juice over the lobster immediately after draining it. Add finely chopped fresh chives or tarragon, which are traditional lobster seasonings. They’ll provide a lift to this classically heavy dish. Deglaze With Dry White Wine If you’re making the cheese sauce starting with a roux, deglaze the pan with a splash of dry white wine before adding the milk or cream. The acidity in the wine highlights the sweetness of the lobster meat. ________________ CHECK OUT WHAT’S HAPPENING ON OUR HOME PAGE, THENIBBLE.COM. |
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