Kennebunkport Lobster Grilled Cheese Sandwich
User Reviews
4.7
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Course
Lunch
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Cuisine
Vegetarian
Kennebunkport Lobster Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Description
This sandwich is assembled by spreading softened mascarpone cheese blended with sliced scallions and diced tomatoes over country white bread slices. Provolone cheese slices and fresh arugula are layered on top, followed by a generous amount of coarsely chopped cooked lobster meat. The sandwich is closed with more provolone and mascarpone-spread bread, creating a rich, multi-textured filling.
Before grilling, the bread is coated with a butter and chili paste mixture, which melts during cooking to create a golden, slightly spicy crust. The grilling process melts the cheese and warms the lobster filling, resulting in a sandwich with contrasting textures—crisp bread, creamy cheese, tender lobster, and fresh greens.
This sandwich is suitable as a decadent lunch or casual dinner option where the flavors of lobster are enhanced by the creamy mascarpone and spicy butter. It reflects a gourmet approach to a classic comfort food format.
Ingredients
- 4-6 tablespoons butter ½ to ¾ stick, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon chili paste
- ½ cup mascarpone cheese Wisconsin, 4 oz, softened
- 2 scallions thinly sliced (white and green parts)
- ¼ cup tomato small dice
- 4 lices country-style white bread
- 4 provolone cheese Wisconsin, thin slices
- ½ cup arugula
- 1 cup lobster coarsely copped, Maine, cooked
Instructions
- In small bowl stir together butter and chili paste. Set aside. In medium bowl stir together Wisconsin Mascarpone Cheese, scallions and tomatoes. Spread Mascarpone mixture over each bread slice, evenly dividing.
- Top Mascarpone on 2 slices with 2 Provolone slices followed by arugula, evenly dividing. Arrange lobster in even layer over arugula, then top with remaining Provolone slices followed by remaining bread slices, Mascarpone-side-down.
- In large nonstick skillet, melt 2-3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Place sandwiches in skillet and spread remaining butter over sandwich tops. Cook sandwiches until bottom bread is golden brown, about 3 minutes. Using a spatula, carefully flip sandwiches, pressing down gently. Continue cooking additional 3 minutes, or until both sides are golden brown and filling is warm and melted.
Notes
- This recipe is credited to Veronica Callaghan, winner of the 2013 Grilled Cheese Academy Recipe Showdown.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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