Trader Joe’s Langostino Mac and Cheese Recipe – FOOD is Four Letter Word (2024)

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Serves: 4-6

Method

• 1)

  Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil & cook 8 oz of Macaroni according to the package instructions.

• 2)

  While you’re boiling the pasta, melt 1 Tablespoon of Butter in a non-stick pan using med-high heat. Add ⅓ Cup Panko Crumbs & stir constantly until golden brown – this should take about 3 minutes. Pour into a bowl & set aside to cool. Once cooled, mix in 1 Tablespoon Chopped Parsley.

• 3)

  Double check the macaroni for doneness, then drain. Immediately put the macaroni back into the pot. Add ⅓ cup Half & Half, 1 Tablespoon Butter, ½ Teaspoon Fine Sea Salt, ¼ Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper and the full container of Sharp Cheddar Pub Cheese. Use med-low heat & stir until the pub cheese is melted. Add the Italian Truffle Cheese & continue to stir until it’s completely melted. Taste & add more seasoning if needed.

• 4)

  Drain the Langostino tails well, and use paper towels to dry them off. Excess liquid will cause the cheese to become clumpy. Add the Langostino tails to the macaroni & stir until the Langostino tails are heated through (they are already cooked, so avoid over heating)

• 5)

  Serve immediately. Add to a serving dish or directly onto plates, top with the crispy Panko crumbs. Enjoy!

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2 Comments

• Danielle Gattis

  November 20, 2021 at 3:33 am

  Hi,first I love almost all your recipes, plating presentation photos! it always looks so good and delicious, You are so talented! 2nd I really want to make a lobster Mac and cheese as a side dish for a Friendsgiving event coming up and this recipe looks amazing…Any recommendations on making this ahead and reheating? Is that possible??? I don’t know if I’ll be able to make it at the event. Thanks for any feedback

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  1. Van

     November 20, 2021 at 8:56 am

     Thank you so much Danielle! This dish tastes best right after it’s made, so I don’t recommend making it ahead of time and reheating. To save time, pre-toast the panko crumbs, and add all the other ingredients into a container so you can pretty much add it to cooked macaroni. That way you only really have to cook the macaroni before serving.

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