Pumpkin Mac & Cheese With Lobster

Health score
28%
Pumpkin Mac & Cheese With Lobster
70 min.
12
412kcal

Suggestions

This Pumpkin Mac & Cheese with Lobster recipe is the perfect fall comfort food! It's a delicious and unique twist on the classic mac and cheese, with the addition of pumpkin puree and lobster. The pumpkin adds a subtle sweetness and creaminess to the dish, while the lobster provides a luxurious touch. This recipe is perfect for a cozy night in or as a show-stopping side dish at your next holiday gathering. With a combination of cheddar, mascarpone, and parmesan cheeses, this mac and cheese is incredibly creamy and flavorful. The addition of spices like garlic powder, paprika, and nutmeg gives it a warm, autumnal flavor profile. Not to mention, this dish is packed with nutrients thanks to the pumpkin and lobster, making it a healthier option compared to traditional mac and cheese. This recipe serves a crowd, making it perfect for feeding a large family or a group of friends. It's sure to be a hit with both adults and kids alike! So, if you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy mac and cheese, give this Pumpkin Mac & Cheese with Lobster a try! It's sure to become a new fall favorite.

Ingredients

  • ounces pumpkin puree canned
  • 12 ounces shell pasta cooked
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk 
  • tablespoon flour 
  • 12 servings garlic powder 
  • 12 ounces peas green
  • 12 servings hot sauce 
  • teaspoon lemon zest 
  • 16 ounces lobster tail pieces chopped
  • tablespoons butter 
  • ounces mascarpone cheese 
  • 12 servings nutmeg 
  • 0.5 cup panko bread crumbs 
  • 12 servings paprika 
  • ounces parmesan 
  • 12 servings bell pepper 
  • 12 servings bell pepper 
  • 12 servings salt 
  • tablespoon shallots minced
  • ounces cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • oven
  • casserole dish

Directions

  1. melt 2 tablespoons margarine add minced shallots and saute until tender. add 1 tablespoon flour and stir until combined and flour to create a roux. slowly stir in 12 oz. warm evaporated milk until well combined and roux is worked inches add 8 oz shredded cheddar and 8 oz marscapone cheese until smooth and creamy. add 8 oz canned pumpkin and season with kosher salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, nutmeg, lemon zest and italian seasoning 2 dashes tiger sauce to taste. mix in 2 chopped lobster tails, 12 oz green peas and 12 oz cooked shell pasta until heated through. pour into a casserole dish and top with mixture of panko crumbs, margarine and parmesan cheese. bake at 375f for 40 minutes or until topping is brown and crispy. garnish with fresh parsley and serve with fresh bread or dinner rolls.

Nutrition Facts

Calories412kcal
Protein16.4%
Fat51.47%
Carbs32.13%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.82
Glycemic Load
8.06
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
26.923043587933%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.91mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.34mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:412.49kcal
20.62%
Fat:24.15g
37.16%
Saturated Fat:12.58g
78.64%
Carbohydrates:33.92g
11.31%
Net Carbohydrates:26.56g
9.66%
Sugar:12.67g
14.08%
Cholesterol:62.68mg
20.89%
Sodium:555.46mg
24.15%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:17.32g
34.64%
Vitamin C:203.87mg
247.12%
Vitamin A:9536.8IU
190.74%
Calcium:340.68mg
34.07%
Selenium:23.74µg
33.92%
Vitamin B6:0.65mg
32.56%
Phosphorus:315.72mg
31.57%
Fiber:7.36g
29.45%
Manganese:0.56mg
28.12%
Folate:106.93µg
26.73%
Vitamin B2:0.42mg
24.43%
Vitamin E:3.65mg
24.32%
Vitamin K:19.85µg
18.91%
Potassium:660.09mg
18.86%
Zinc:2.58mg
17.2%
Copper:0.34mg
16.9%
Magnesium:65.79mg
16.45%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.37%
Iron:2.65mg
14.72%
Vitamin B3:2.94mg
14.69%
Vitamin B5:1.14mg
11.39%
Vitamin B12:0.45µg
7.47%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.1%
Source:Food.com