Sometimes comfort food deserves a glow-up. Enter: the ultimate grown-up grilled cheese. Gooey mac & cheese, golden sourdough, and sweet chunks of fresh lobster — this recipe by Rachaell Rampini takes the humble grilled cheese and turns it into a showstopper.
Order the same lobsters Rachaell used — Deuces, our 2 lb live hard-shell lobsters.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 2 live hard shell lobsters (about 2 lbs each)
- 2 cups large elbow macaroni (cooked to al dente)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 6–8 slices American cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 4 slices cheddar cheese (for layering)
- Butter, for grilling
Step 1: Cook the Lobster
- Boil lobsters in salted water (add lemon wedges for extra flavor) for about 10 minutes until shells turn bright red. (See how to cook our lobster)
- Let cool slightly, then crack and chop the meat into bite-sized chunks.
Step 2: Make the Mac & Cheese
- Cook elbow macaroni until al dente.
- In a medium pot over medium-low heat, pour in the milk.
- Whisk in one slice of American cheese at a time until melted.
- Stir in shredded cheddar until smooth and creamy.
- Fold lobster meat into the cheese sauce and pasta.
Step 3: Build the Sandwich
- Butter the outside of each slice of sourdough bread.
- Layer: cheddar slice → lobster mac & cheese → more cheddar → top slice of bread.
Step 4: Grill the Sandwich
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Grill each sandwich until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melty.
- Press gently with a spatula to help everything bind together.
Step 5: Serve Immediately
- Slice diagonally, serve hot, and enjoy that perfect mix of crispy, creamy, and lobster-sweet.
- Pair with a crisp white wine, sparkling water, or even a cold beer for the ultimate comfort food upgrade.
Tips for the Perfect Lobster Grilled Cheese
- Use hard-shell lobster for firmer, sweeter meat that stands up to the richness of the cheese.
- Don’t skimp on the cheddar — its sharpness balances the creaminess of the American cheese.
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Serve right away — grilled cheese is best hot and gooey, straight off the skillet.
Order Lobster for Your Own Recipe
Bring this grown-up grilled cheese to life in your own kitchen. Order Deuces 2 lb live hard-shell lobsters directly from Lobsterboys. From our docks to your door — fresh, sustainable, and ready for your next unforgettable meal.
