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Smoked Lobster Mac & Cheese

Culinary Genie

Makes

8 servings

Active Time

30 minutes

Total Time

1 hours 15 minutes

Calories

667

Cuisine

American

Category

Pasta & Rice

Smoked Lobster Mac & Cheese is a rich, creamy pasta dish with smoky cheese, tender langostino lobster and bold blackened flavor. Made with Culinary Genie Salt-Free Blackened Seasoning Blend, this recipe is baked on the smoker grill for an extra layer of smoky goodness that's perfect for family dinners, holidays and special occasions. It's an easy way to enjoy restaurant-quality comfort food made at home.

Smoked Lobster Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package frozen langostino lobster (such as Pier 33 Gourmet)

  • 2 teaspoons avocado oil

  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon Culinary Genie Salt-Free Blackened Seasoning Blend, divided

  • 16 ounces penne or cavatappi pasta or gluten-free pasta

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour

  • 2 cups half & half

  • 8 ounces smoked Gouda cheese, shredded

  • 8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

  • 8 ounces Monterey jack cheese, shredded

Directions

  1. Prepare smoker to 350°F using a mild flavored wood. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and top with a baking rack. Set aside.

  2. In medium bowl, combine frozen langostino lobster, avocado oil and 1 teaspoon Culinary Genie Salt-Free Blackened Seasoning Blend; toss to coat. Transfer to prepared baking sheet in a single layer on rack. Place baking sheet in smoker. Cook 20 minutes; remove from smoker.

  3. Prepare pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain. Return to pan; set aside.

  4. Meanwhile, in large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. When melted, whisk in flour. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Slowly whisk in half & half; continue whisking and bring to a simmer. Whisk in half the cheese and remaining 1 tablespoon Culinary Genie Salt-Free Blackened Seasoning Blend. Whisk until melted and smooth.

  5. Pour cheese sauce over pasta in pan. Toss to coat well. Stir in langostino lobster. Toss to combine. Transfer to a greased 13x9-inch baking pan. Top with remaining cheese.

  6. Place in smoker. Cook until bubbly and cheese is golden brown, about 35-40 minutes. Remove from smoker; let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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