Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 2 or 3 quart baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the flour, then whisk until combined, about 30 seconds.

Step 3

Pour in the water and whisk until smooth and just thickened.

Step 4

Add the milk and whisk until combined.

Step 5

Stir in the pasta, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika and pepper, then bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 6

Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is done.

Step 7

Turn the heat to low, then stir in the cheeses. Keep stirring until the sauce is smooth.

Step 8

Fold in the lobster meat. Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish.

Step 9

Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, and stir it into the panko breadcrumbs.

Step 10

Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the top of the pasta. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until topping is golden brown.

Step 11

Sprinkle with chives and garnish with addition chunks of lobster if desired. Serve immediately.