Lobster Mac with Crisped Président® Salted Butter Crumbs
This lobster mac & cheese is a luxurious take on a New England favorite, built around the depth and richness of Président® Salted Butter and sweet, tender chunks of lobster meat. The sauce is anchored in butter, allowing the lobster’s natural sweetness to shine. Finished with a layer of golden butter crumbs for texture and a toasty, savory finish.
Prep Time
35 minCook Time
20 minServings
6Lobster Mac Ingredients
- 3-4 lobster tails
- 7 oz package Président® Salted Butter
- 2 tbsp white wine
- 1 garlic clove, lightly crushed
- 1 lb cavatappi or elbow pasta
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the 7 oz. block of Président® Salted Butter and 2 tbsp white wine. Once melted, add garlic.
- Add the lobster meat and gently poach over very low heat (do not let it boil) for 5–7 minutes, until just opaque and tender.
- Remove lobster and let cool slightly, then chop into large chunks. Reserve poaching butter to enrich the sauce later.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until just shy of al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Pre-heat oven to 375°F.
Cheese Sauce Ingredients
- 5 tbsp Président® Salted Butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk, warmed
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 1 cup sharp white cheddar, shredded
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp seafood seasoning
- Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt 5 tbsp Président® Salted Butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes until lightly golden.
- Slowly whisk in warm milk, stirring constantly. Simmer until thickened and silky, about 4–5 minutes.
- Lower heat and stir in both cheese until just melted. Add Dijon, seafood seasoning, black pepper, and the reserved lobster butter.
- Add cooked pasta and butter-poached lobster. Gently fold to coat.
- Transfer to a buttered baking dish.
Crisped Butter Crumbs Ingredients
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp Président® Salted Butter
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a skillet, melt 3 Tbsp salted Président Butter over medium heat. Add panko and toast until golden brown. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan and parsley.
- Top the mac and cheese evenly with the butter crumbs.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, until bubbling and golden. Optional: broil 1–2 minutes for extra crunch.
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Recipe by
Chef George Duran
George Duran is a classically trained chef, TV host, and lifestyle expert known for Ham on the Street and The Ultimate Cake Off!. He’s also a longtime culinary contributor on Good Morning America, where he brings humor, smart shortcuts, and real-world cooking experience into every recipe he shares.
