Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this luxurious Lobster Gnocchi Mac and Cheese. Creamy, rich, and loaded with tender lobster meat, this dish is a gourmet twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups cooked lobster meat, chopped
Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Optional Toppings:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Cook the Gnocchi: Boil gnocchi per package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Make the Cheese Sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, add milk, cream, seasonings, and cheeses. Stir until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold in gnocchi and lobster meat until heated through.
- Optional Toppings: Toast breadcrumbs and sprinkle over the top. Garnish with chives.
Notes
- Use fresh, frozen, or pre-cooked lobster.
- For extra flavor, add cayenne pepper or lemon juice.
- Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes for a golden top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
