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langostino lobster mac and cheese with brie
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Creamy Langostino Lobster Mac and Cheese with Brie

This creamy, cheesy Baked Langostino Lobster Mac and Cheese with Brie recipe is a decadent and flavorful dish that's easy enough for a weeknight, and decadent enough for a date night! Using Langostino tails rather than traditional lobster cuts down on cost, but doesn't compromise on flavor!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dinner
Keyword: brie cheese, lobster, macaroni and cheese
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 lb conchiglie/shell pasta 
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened 
  • 8 oz brie, softened and torn Into small pieces 
  • 8 oz white cheddar, shredded 
  • ½ cup grated parmesan, plus ¼ cup for topping 
  • 4 tablespoon butter, divided 
  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour 
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg 
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest 
  • salt and pepper to taste 
  • 12 oz frozen Langostino lobster tails, thawed
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon water

Instructions

  • Boil pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain and set aside.
    2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
    3. Add 2 tablespoon of butter (reserve other 2 tablespoon for later) to a large, deep frying pan and cook over medium heat until melted, about 2-3 minutes.
    4. Add flour and whisk to combine fully with butter. Cook, stirring frequently, 2 minutes.
    5. Whisk in milk and half and half and cook, stirring occasionally until thickened, 10-12 minutes.
    6. Once sauce is thickened, add the cream cheese and brie and cook, stirring occasionally until homogeneous. Add nutmeg salt and pepper.
    7. Turn off the heat, and fold in cheddar and parmesan.
    8. Stir in cooked noodles until well coated.
    9. Transfer to a greased 9x13 baking dish.
    10. In a non-stick frying pan, melt remaining 2 tablespoon butter over medium heat.
    11. Add the thawed Langostino lobster tails, garlic and lemon zest, and toss to combine. Cook until just warmed, 2-3 minutes.
    12. Remove the Langostino tails from the liquid in the pan with a slotted spoon, and transfer to top of Mac and cheese. Fold half into Mac and cheese mixture, and arrange the rest over top.
    13. Add a slurry of ½ teaspoon cornstarch and ½ teaspoon water whisked together well to the pan with the remaining liquid from cooking the Langostino tails.
    14. Heat liquid over medium heat, stirring for about 2 minutes, until just thickened.
    15. Spoon thickened sauce over top of Mac and cheese.
    16. Top with reserved parmesan cheese.
    17. Transfer dish to the oven, and bake on top rack for 25-30 minutes until cheese is lightly browned and Mac and cheese is bubbly. Allow to cool for 15-20 minutes until serving.