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Costco has really mastered the art of turning classic comfort foods into crowd-pleasing, ready-to-bake dishes that save you both time and money, which is exactly what everyone needs during the holiday season. Fans of the warehouse store head to Costco's prepared foods section to grab low-key comfort foods (looking at you, chicken pot pie and stuffed peppers) that make great quick-and-easy dinners, but this time of year they're also looking for something a little special for holiday entertaining.And that's where Costco's Lobster Mac and Cheese comes in. Judging by the response on social media, the viral dish is one of those things that practically jumps into your cart the moment you spot it in the deli case.If you're hosting guests, looking for an easy holiday side or simply curious whether this giant pan of creamy, seafood-studded pasta is worth the hype, you’re definitely not alone. Shoppers talk about this dish every time it returns. Up to this point, I'd resisted the urge to pick up a pan of the cheesy pasta, but after seeing yet another review on social media, I decided that I had to try it for myself.So I bought a tray, baked it exactly according to the package directions and served it to my very willing taste-testing crew (my husband and 2 children) for a quick, easy supper during a busy holiday week. Read on to find out all you need to know about this dish: what it is, what people are saying, how much you’ll pay, how many it truly serves, how to cook it, and, most importantly, whether you should add it to your next Costco haul.Related:The 15 Best Thanksgiving Groceries To Buy at Costco, According to a Superfan?? SIGN UP to get delicious recipes, handy kitchen hacks & more in our daily Parade Eats newsletter. ??
What Is the Costco Lobster Mac and Cheese?
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Costco’s Lobster Mac and Cheese is a large, ready-to-bake prepared entrée made with cooked cavatappi pasta, a creamy alfredo sauce, Romano, parmesan, shredded cheddar and generous pieces of lobster folded throughout. It comes fully assembled, no mixing or prep required, and all you have to do is take off the plastic top, wrap it with foil, pop it in the oven and wait for it to get heated through and bubbly.Related:I Tried Costco’s Thanksgiving Pies and Ranked Them Worst to Best
What Are People Saying About Costco’s Lobster Mac and Cheese?
View this post on InstagramThe interest in this dish is definitely high. A recent post from @costcohotfinds featuring the lobster mac and cheese got nearly 100K likes and more than 1,200 comments. "Whattt??!! Oh my goodness, this looks absolutely delicious and I cannot wait to try it!!" said one excited fan. "Great combo," added another.Others in the comments section mentioned that the dish needed a little seasoning boost. "Add gouda and Gruyère cheese and a little garlic powder and paprika," said one person. "Let's not forget to add some panko breadcumbs on top and let it sit in the oven for 5 more minutes," suggested another.And when I did a deeper dive into social media reactions and quizzed my Costco-loving pals, I also heard some mixed reviews. Most people love the convenience and the portion size, and say the lobster pieces are surprisingly substantial for the price. And people have lots of feelings about the richness of the dish—some find it decadent and restaurant-quality, while others say it can lean salty or too heavy, depending on the batch. But the general consensus? When it’s good, it’s really good, especially for feeding a crowd.Related:The 12 Best Things to Buy at the Costco Bakery, According to a Superfan
Costco's Lobster Mac and Cheese is priced at $6.99 per pound, and poking around the case, I noticed most containers weighed around four pounds. My tray came to $27.75 and just about 4 pounds, which is quite a bargain if you've ever dined in a steak house and have seen the menu price for a small portion of lobster mac and cheese. Related:I Tried Martha Stewart’s Famous Mac and Cheese and I Can’t Wait to Make It Again
How Many People Does the Costco Lobster Mac and Cheese Serve?
Portion-wise, the mac and cheese is quite generous. As a side dish, it can easily serve 8 to 10 people, making it a great addition to a holiday spread or a potluck where everyone’s grabbing a little of everything. If you’re planning to serve it as a main dish, you can comfortably expect 5 to 6 servings, depending on how hearty you like your portions and what crowd you have around your table. Once my husband and I and our two small children finished our meal, we had about half the tray remaining.Related:I Tried the Boxed Mac and Cheese Hack That’s Going Viral and It’s a Total Game-Changer
How Long Do You Have To Cook the Costco Lobster Mac and Cheese?
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The package instructions are straightforward: Remove the plastic cover, replace it with foil and bake at 400° for 40 to 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°.Related:The Genius Costco Hot Dog Hack We Wish We’d Known About Sooner
Costco's Lobster Mac and Cheese: My Honest Review
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Overall, the flavor is really good. The sauce has a noticeable garlic-forward profile, which I assume comes from the alfredo base. I’ll admit, I was a little disappointed to learn the sauce was alfredo-based rather than a classic roux-and-cheddar-style mac and cheese, but it’s still rich, flavorful and completely satisfying.
The lobster itself is genuinely tasty, though a few pieces did dry out a bit in the oven. I would’ve loved just a touch more lobster and maybe a couple of larger chunks, but for a dish that comes in under $30 and serves a crowd, I was impressed.
My kids loved it, which is a parenting win! They did eat around the lobster pieces, but honestly, that just meant more for me and my husband. As a holiday side, it’s a crowd-pleaser and incredibly easy to transport or reheat, making it a great option for potlucks or family gatherings where both kids and adults want something cozy. And as a bonus: it’s made with cavatappi, which is my personal favorite pasta shape for mac and cheese. The best bites were the crispy edges mixed with some lobster...chef's kiss!
All in, Costco’s Lobster Mac and Cheese is a convenient, budget-friendly way to bring an indulgent, restaurant-style dish to your holiday table without the fuss of making it from scratch. And it remains viral for good reason—it's rich, aesthetically pleasing and very yummy.
While it’s not a traditional mac and cheese and could benefit from a bit more lobster, it delivers on flavor, comfort and ease, three things most of us desperately need during the holiday rush. If you’re hosting a crowd, heading to a potluck or just want a fun, elevated twist on a classic, this is one prepared dish that’s absolutely worth adding to your Costco cart.
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