Smoked Lobster Mac and Cheese
If there’s one recipe that feels like a true celebration in our home, it’s this Smoked Lobster Mac and Cheese. Whether we’re celebrating a birthday, an anniversary, a milestone, or simply the end of a great week, this is the meal we always come back to. It’s rich, comforting, and packed with tender lobster in every bite, making it feel just as special as the occasion itself.
What really sets this recipe apart is cooking it on the FlexFlame. After making a creamy homemade cheese sauce with sharp old cheddar, nutty Gruyère, and Parmesan, we let the mac and cheese smoke at 425°F until it’s bubbling, golden, and infused with just the right amount of wood-fired flavour. The smoke adds incredible depth without overpowering the sweetness of the lobster, creating a dish that tastes like it came from your favourite steakhouse.
The best part is that it’s surprisingly simple to make. A classic roux creates an ultra-creamy cheese sauce, while just a handful of seasonings, garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper—bring everything together. The result is an indulgent mac and cheese that’s perfectly balanced, with the lobster remaining the star of the show.
We love serving this with a crisp green salad, grilled asparagus, or some warm crusty bread to soak up every last bit of cheese sauce. Pair it with a glass of white wine, and you’ve got a meal worthy of celebrating life’s biggest moments, or simply treating yourself because you can.
Why You’ll Love This Smoked Lobster Mac and Cheese
- Our favourite meal for birthdays, anniversaries, and celebrations
- Rich, creamy homemade cheese sauce
- Tender chunks of whole lobster in every bite
- A subtle smoky flavour from the FlexFlame
- Restaurant-quality comfort food made at home
- Surprisingly easy to prepare with simple ingredients
If you’re looking for a recipe that impresses every single time, this Smoked Lobster Mac and Cheese is it. It’s luxurious without being complicated, comforting without feeling heavy, and one of those meals that turns an ordinary evening into something you’ll remember long after the last bite.
Smoked Lobster Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
- 140 g macaroni or cavatappi pasta
- 1 whole cooked lobster meat removed and roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1½ cups packed shredded cheese ¾ cup old cheddar, ¾ cup Gruyère
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your FlexFlame smoker to 425°F.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until 1–2 minutes shy of al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes until lightly golden.
- Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth. Continue whisking until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Stir in the salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and gradually stir in the old cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Fold the cooked pasta and chopped lobster meat into the cheese sauce until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased cast iron skillet or oven-safe baking dish.
- Place the dish onto the FlexFlame and smoke at 425°F for 25 minutes, or until the top is bubbling and lightly golden with a subtle smoky flavour.
- Allow the mac and cheese to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional Parmesan, chopped parsley, or extra lobster if desired
