Lobster Grilled Cheese

This Brown Butter Lobster Grilled Cheese on soft buttery brioche has all the best things about a lobster roll, but turned into a grilled cheesy melt.

This Brown Butter Lobster Grilled Cheese takes all the magic of a lobster roll and layers it into a golden, melty masterpiece. Sweet chunks of lobster are tossed in nutty brown butter, which deepens their flavor and gives every bite a rich, toasty edge. Add in creamy Havarti cheese, known for its smooth melt and gentle tang, and you’ve got the perfect balance of indulgence and comfort, pressed between two slices of crispy, golden bread.

To make it even better, a chive garlic aioli ties everything together with a fresh, garlicky bite that cuts through the richness while adding a touch of brightness. This sandwich is buttery, cheesy, and packed with lobster flavor—the best parts of a lobster roll reimagined as the ultimate toasted melt. It’s the kind of grilled cheese that feels elegant yet cozy, indulgent yet approachable, and absolutely unforgettable.

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Brown Butter Lobster Grilled Cheese

This Brown Butter Lobster Grilled Cheese on soft buttery brioche has all the best things about a lobster roll, but turned into a grilled cheesy melt.

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Ingredients

Serves 2 Sandwiches

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The Garlic Aioli:

• ▢ 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• ▢ 1 tsp lemon juice
• ▢ 1 tsp garlic powder
• ▢ 2 tbsp chives

For the Sandwiches:

• ▢ 4 Slices of brioche bread
• ▢ 6 oz cooked lobster meat
• ▢ 3/4 cup havarti cheese
• ▢ 3 tbsp butter, melted
• ▢ sea salt
• ▢ pepper

Instructions 

• Make aioli: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, garlic powder, lemon juice and chives.
• Set aside to let the flavors come together.

Make the brown butter lobster: Melt butter on low heat, stirring often. After a few minutes the butter will start to foam and smell like caramelization. Once it starts to brown, add lobtster and season with salt and pepper.

• Cook lobster in 2 tbsp of the butter on low for about 4-5 minutes, just to get it nice, warmed and combined.
• The rest: Add aioli onto the brioche along with buttery lobster. Grate cheese and add overtop. Close sandwich and add back into the skillet with the last tbsp of butter. Cook on low with a top, flipping once the bread is nice and browned. Cook until cheese is melted. Slice and enjoy!

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