Ingredients
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For the Fries:
- 1 bag of frozen french fries (you can definitely make your own)
- Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay spice seasoning
- Salt
For the Lobster:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 lb cooked lobster meat, chopped into bite-sized pieces
For the Brown Butter Cheese Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 garlic clove, grated or pressed
- 3 tablespoons flour
- ¾ cup lobster or seafood stock
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 4 oz gruyere cheese, grated
- 4 oz fontina cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay spice seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Assembly:
- Fresh cheese curds
- Scallions or chives, for garnish
Instructions
For the Fries:
- Spread the frozen fries out on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season with the Old Bay spice and a pinch of salt. Toss to coat and then bake according to the package directions.
For the Lobster:
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan and add the lobster meat. Toss to coat in the butter and heat until warmed through, about 2 minutes. You’re working with cooked lobster meat at this point, so there is no need to cook it further. Keep warm until you are ready to assemble.
For the Cheese Sauce:
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Allow the butter to turn golden brown and nutty.
- Add in the garlic and cook for a few seconds or until fragrant. Whisk in the flour and cook the roux for 2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in the stock and the milk. Stirring frequently, bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, and cook until thickened, about 3-5 minutes total.
- Once it is thickened, whisk in the cheeses and Old Bay. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Keep warm until you are ready to assemble.
To Assemble:
- Pile the hot fries into a baking dish (or heat-proof serving dish). Top with the lobster meat and cheese curds and then pour the cheese sauce over everything. Garnish with fresh scallions or chives and serve immediately.