Cannabis-Infused Lobster Grilled Cheese with Brown Butter Sage

Thick-cut sourdough layered with butter-poached lobster, aged white cheddar, fontina, and a brown butter sage cannabis infusion brushed directly onto the crust before griddling. Crisp exterior. Melted center. Refined comfort.

A Note on Dosing

This recipe makes 4 sandwiches.

Using 1.5g of 15% THC flower:

~55mg THC total (infused into brown butter)
~13–14mg per sandwich

Alternative Dosing:
• 1g flower → ~9mg per sandwich
• 2g flower → ~18mg per sandwich

All THC is evenly distributed in the brown butter before assembly.

Terpene Pairing & Strain Suggestion

Limonene-dominant strains brighten the lobster sweetness and sage aroma.
Caryophyllene enhances toasted sourdough and sharp cheddar.
Myrcene supports a smooth, relaxed body effect ideal for indulgent meals.

Ideal profile: Citrus-forward with subtle herbal undertones.

Step 1: Cannabis-Infused Brown Butter

Ingredients

• 1.5g cannabis flower
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 6 fresh sage leaves

Decarboxylation

1. Preheat oven to 225°F (107°C).
2. Grind cannabis evenly.
3. Spread on parchment-lined tray.
4. Bake 35–40 minutes until aromatic and lightly golden.
5. Cool completely.

Infusion

1. Melt butter over low heat.
2. Add decarbed cannabis.
3. Maintain temperature under 180°F for 2 hours.
4. Stir occasionally.
5. Strain through cheesecloth.

Brown Butter Finish

1. Return strained butter to pan.
2. Add sage leaves.
3. Cook until butter turns golden brown and nutty.
4. Remove sage leaves.
5. Cool slightly before use.

Step 2: Butter-Poached Lobster

Ingredients

• 2 lobster tails, shell removed
• 2 tbsp regular butter
• Pinch salt

Method

1. Melt butter over very low heat.
2. Add lobster meat.
3. Gently poach 4–6 minutes until just opaque.
4. Remove and chop into chunks.

Step 3: Cheese Blend

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded white cheddar
• 1 cup shredded fontina

Mix cheeses together.

Step 4: Assemble

Ingredients

• 8 slices thick sourdough

Method

1. Brush one side of each bread slice with cannabis-infused brown butter.
2. On unbuttered side, layer cheese mixture.
3. Add chopped lobster evenly.
4. Add more cheese on top.
5. Close sandwich.

Step 5: Grill

1. Heat skillet over medium-low.
2. Place sandwich butter-side down.
3. Grill slowly 3–4 minutes per side.
4. Press gently for even browning.
5. Cook until deeply golden and cheese fully melted.

Packaging & Dosing

~13–14mg THC per sandwich

Label clearly:
CANNABIS-INFUSED – 14MG THC PER SANDWICH

Start with half for moderate tolerance.