Ruth's Chris Lobster Mac and Cheese Recipe
Ruth’s Chris Lobster Mac and Cheese is rich, creamy and very comforting. This dish feels fancy but is easy at home. The cheese sauce is smooth and buttery.
Ingredients
- 12 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cooked lobster meat chopped
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups white cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Boil the Pasta
- Cook macaroni in salted water until tender. Drain and set aside.
Melt the Butter
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Do not let it brown.
Add the Flour
- Whisk flour into butter. Cook for one minute until smooth.
Add Milk and Cream
- Slowly pour milk and cream. Whisk constantly until thick and smooth.
Add Cheese
- Add cheddar, mozzarella and Parmesan. Stir until cheese melts fully.
Season the Sauce
- Add salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder. Mix well.
Add Pasta
- Add cooked macaroni into cheese sauce. Stir until coated well.
Add Lobster
- Gently fold lobster meat into the pasta mixture.
Bake the Dish
- Transfer to baking dish. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
Rest Before Serving
- Let rest five minutes before serving. Sauce thickens nicely.
Notes
- Use fresh lobster for best taste.
- Shred cheese yourself for smooth sauce.
- Cook pasta just until tender.
- Stir sauce often to avoid lumps.
- Do not overbake the dish.