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![baked lobster mac and cheese "bites" garnished with parsley.](https://artfrommytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/lobster-mac-n-cheese-bites-Art-From-My-Table-5.jpg)
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So, there’s a big game this weekend. Who are you routing for? Let’s just be honest, I don’t care about the game. Really, I don’t. What I care about is the food! And I’m sure there are some of you out there that agree.
It’s all about the food!
![platter of bite sized baked mac and cheese appetizer surrounded by other munchies.](https://artfrommytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/lobster-mac-n-cheese-bites-Art-From-My-Table-4.jpg)
And these Lobster Mac and Cheese Bites will be the hit of your party. Tender chunks of lobster meat, creamy three cheese sauce (can I get an “Amen”?) baked with a topping of breadcrumbs for a little crunch. Mac and Cheese in a single bite? Are you kidding me? This is the perfect game day appetizer. I bet you can’t eat just one. 🙂
![ingredients for lobster mac and cheese incuding: macaroni, 3 types of cheese, milk, and lobster meat.](https://artfrommytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/lobster-mac-n-cheese-bites-Art-From-My-Table-1.jpg)
You know what I love about cheese? I mean, besides the amazing flavor and ooziness and all that. I love that something as decadent and comforting as cheese has health benefits too. Cheese contains calcium, protein, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin A and vitamin B12. All these things are essential to good health.
So pass the cheese please!
![spoonful of creamy homemade mac and cheese.](https://artfrommytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/lobster-mac-n-cheese-bites-Art-From-My-Table-2.jpg)
So let’s talk about lobster. This recipe calls for a cup of lobster meat. You can purchase already cooked lobster meat from your grocery store, but, let me just tell you, it is really easy to cook lobster tails. Yes, I said lobster tails, not live lobster. 😉
I’m well aware that putting a live lobster in the back of your car might be a little creepy. The tails come frozen and are super easy to cook. Here’s what you do:
- Boil water
- Drop in the thawed lobster tails, return to a boil and cook 3 1/2 minutes
- remove the tails
![2 picture collage showing cooked lobster in the shell and out of the shell.](https://artfrommytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/lobster-collage.jpg)
Once you remove the tails, you can check for done-ness by looking at the underside of it. If the meat is white with no gray, it’s finished. It’s only taken 3 1/2 minutes every time I’ve done it. Superfast!
To remove the meat, turn the lobster over so the hard shell is up. Using a sharp knife, cut down the center lengthwise through the shell. You’ll be able to pull the meat right out of it.
So that’s your tutorial on cooking lobster tails. 🙂 How about we get on to the recipe for these scrumptious bites!
![small portions of mac and cheese in a mini muffin tin with breadcrumbs sprinkled over the top prior to baking.](https://artfrommytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/lobster-mac-n-cheese-bites-Art-From-My-Table-3.jpg)
More Appetizer Recipes
- Oven Baked Meatballs
- Game Day Appetizers
- BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Nachos
- Apple & Onion Tart
- BLT Salad on a Stick
- Peppermint Bark Popcorn
![lobster mac and cheese bites sitting on a platter garnished with fresh parsley](https://www.artfrommytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/lobster-mac-n-cheese-bites-Art-From-My-Table-5-250x250.jpg)
Lobster Mac and Cheese Bites
Equipment
- mini muffin tin
Ingredients
- 1 lb macaroni
- 1 cup lobster meat if cooking your own, you need about 3 lobster tails
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 4 oz white cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions and set aside.
- Heat oven to 350.
To cook the lobster
- Bring a large pan of water to a boil over high heat
- Drop the lobster tails into the water, return to a boil and cook 3 1/2 minutes
- Turn off the heat and remove the lobster tails. You can let them cool for a few minutes. Cut lengthwise down the shell in half to remove the meat. Cut meat into chunks.
Cheese Sauce
- In a large skillet, melt butter until bubbly.
- Add flour, salt and pepper and whisk into a paste.
- Slowly add milk and continue whisking until it comes to a simmer and thickens enough to cover the back of a spoon.
- Add cream cheese and stir until melted.
- Reduce heat and add White cheddar and stir until melted, add sharp cheddar and stir until melted.
- Add nutmeg, stir to combine. Turn off heat.
- In a large bowl combine Pasta, cheese sauce and lobster, stir until mixed through.
- Spoon mac and cheese into a well greased mini muffin tin. Using a cookie scoop works great.
- Top the mac and cheese with a sprinkle of bread crumbs.
- Bake for 30 minutes, let cool for about 10 minutes before removing from the muffin tin. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
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They are perfect for game day! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment and a rating.
Made this for a football watching crew yesterday. Delicious!!! So easy
Susan, I’m not sure why I never saw your comment. My apoolgies!! You can make them the day before and reheat, but honestly, I wouldn’t recommend it, I think it’s much better served right away.
Can you make these a day before?
Honestly, I’ve never tried it, but I do think it would work. I would cook them first, let them cool completely, and then flash freeze them. Then store them in a freezer zip lock bag.
Please let me know if you do it and how it works out for you.
CAn I freeze these?
They do not disappoint, and super easy too!
These look amazing! I’ve got to give these a try. Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday.
These look amazing! Great combo. Thank you for sharing at the Monday Funday Party. – Emily