Super Easy Corn and Thyme Lobster Mac and Cheese

Name: Super Easy Corn and Thyme Lobster Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 pound cooked lobster (see note); 1 pound small pasta, such as macaroni, bowtie, or campanelle; 6 slices uncooked bacon, chopped into small squares; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 ears of corn, corn cut off cob; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup gruyere cheese, shredded; 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:20min

This lobster mac and cheese is super easy, comes together in a little over half an hour, requires no oven time, and is so creamy and delicious. It's loaded with corn, thyme, bacon, gruyere cheese, and parmesan cheese, and it all pairs with the lobster so well. If you don't want the lobster, just skip it. It's a delicious pasta on its own.

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 23:55:18 GMT