Copycat Starbucks Grilled Cheese

Our copycat Starbucks grilled cheese recipe features golden, toasted sourdough bread, two kinds of cheeses, and the classic Starbucks grilled cheese flavor without the ridiculous Starbucks price!

I love Starbucks grilled cheese sandwiches, but I simply refuse to pay their astronomical prices for those things. That's why we decided to create a Starbucks grilled cheese copycat recipe.

This grilled cheese is just as full of flavor as the original, but it won't suck your wallet dry to make it!

Starbucks Copycat Grilled Cheese Recipe

This was inspired by my toaster oven grilled cheese recipe on this site, and it makes a classic, delicious pairing with my grandma's cream of tomato soup.

Why You Will Love this Recipe

• It is an easy recipe that can be made in under 10 minutes.
• Uses simple ingredients that are easily accessible.
• Delicious and creamy melted cheese on the inside.
• Crispy and golden-brown crust on the outside
• Add toppings such as bacon or tomatoes to make it even more flavor.
• A great way to use up leftovers from other meals.
• Kids love it and it’s a great snack for them too.
• Perfect for lunch or dinner, served with soup or salad.
• A great option for a quick meal when you don’t have much time to cook.
• .Makes every day feel like indulging in your favorite Starbucks sandwich without all of the cost!

Top Tip:

Always make crispy grilled cheese on medium heat. This allows the cheese to melt completely while the bread toasts to perfection.

Ingredients

You'll only need 5 ingredients to make this recipe, and you'll find them all easily at your local grocery store. Be sure to check the recipe card for the exact quantities.

• Room temperature salted butter
• Grated parmesan cheese
• Sourdough bread
• Mozzarella cheese
• Mild white cheddar cheese

Substitutions and Variations

Don't have the correct ingredients on hand to make the perfect grilled cheese? Or want to change something up? We have some great ideas for you to try if you're interested. Here are some helpful tips for you to change this

• Add a dash of chili pepper flakes, jalapeno powder, smoked jalapeno powder, or chipotle powder to the butter to imbue heat into the dish. I will also occasionally add a teaspoon of our homemade hot pepper sauce, or use your favorite hot sauce, to the mixture.
• Use hard, grating cheese such as Asiago, Romano, or Pecorino in place of parmesan.
• Instead of Mozzarella and White Cheddar cheeses, try using yellow cheddar, Gouda, Edam, or Monterey Jack.
• Use whole wheat bread to get extra fiber in your grilled cheese sandwich.
• To give it a more crunchy texture, substitute butter with olive oil or vegetable oil.
• Try adding some herbs like oregano or basil for an added flavor to the butter mix along with the Parmesan cheese.

Instructions

Like all grilled cheese sandwiches, this is an easy recipe to make. It only takes a few minutes, and you're all done.

You'll find the highlights here, but be sure to check the recipe card at the end of the post for the exact instructions.

1: In a small bowl mix butter and parmesan cheese.

2: Add white cheddar and mozzarella cheese on top of slices of bread.

3: Spread the butter mixture on both sides of the sandwiches.

4: Cook until golden brown, bread butter side up.

Storage

Refrigerator: Store in an air-tight container for up to 4 days.

Freezer: Store in an air-tight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

Reheat: Bake uncovered at 350 for 20 to 30 minutes until heated through.

Make Ahead: While these grilled cheese sandwiches reheat well, they're always best when served immediately. We don't recommend making them ahead of time.

What to Serve with Grilled Cheese

Grilled cheese is such a versatile sandwich that you can serve it will all kinds of sides. Rather than list a million options here, we're directing you to our handy dandy grilled cheese sides post for ideas.

If you're in a Starbucks mood and want something sweet have a look at our copycat Starbucks cake pops recipe.

Tips

• To make sure the heat is evenly distributed when cooking, use a flat griddle or skillet rather than a pan with raised sides that might cause hot spots in certain locations of your sandwiches as they cook.
• When tenting your sandwiches before flipping them over for the second side, be sure not to cover them too tightly so that steam won’t build up inside and prevent proper browning from taking place while they cook through on the other side!
• Let your sandwiches set at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes so they cook more evenly.
• Preheat your griddle over low heat, then increase it to medium heat after putting on the sandwiches for perfectly golden brown grilled cheese.
• Always soften your butter for easy combining and to avoid tearing the bread.

FAQ

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Starbucks Copycat Grilled Cheese

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Copycat Starbucks Grilled Cheese

This copycat Starbucks grilled cheese recipe delivers all the toasted, cheesy goodness of the original at a fraction of the cost.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 minutes mins

Total Time 11 minutes mins

Course brunch, lunch, Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 2

Calories 451 kcal

Equipment

• Measuring cups and spoons
• small bowl
• Fork
• cutting board
• butter knife
• Wire Cheese Slicer
• Aluminum foil
• Sharp knife

Ingredients

  

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• 3 tablespoons salted butter room temperature
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 slices sourdough bread
• 3 slices Mozzarella cheese
• 3 slices mild white cheddar cheese

Instructions

 

• Blend the butter and grated Parmesan cheese together until equally mixed. Set aside.
• On one side of the bread, place one and a half pieces of mozzarella cheese. On top of the mozzarella cheese, place one and a half slices of cheddar cheese. Top the cheese with another slice of bread. Repeat this step for the second sandwich.
• Butter the outward facing pieces of bread with the butter and Parmesan cheese mixture.
• Place a griddle over medium heat. When the griddle is hot, put the sandwiches onto the griddle and allow to cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until the first side is brown.
• Flip the sandwiches and tent with aluminum foil, reducing the heat to medium low. Cook until the second side is brown and the cheese is melted.
• Cut the sandwiches in half and serve immediately.

Notes

• To make sure the heat is evenly distributed when cooking, use a flat griddle or skillet rather than a pan with raised sides that might cause hot spots in certain locations of your sandwiches as they cook.
• When tenting your sandwiches before flipping them over for the second side, be sure not to cover them too tightly so that steam won’t build up inside and prevent proper browning from taking place while they cook through on the other side!
• Let your sandwiches set at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes so they cook more evenly.
• Preheat your griddle over low heat, then increase it to medium heat after putting on the sandwiches for perfectly golden brown grilled cheese.
• Always soften your butter for easy combining and to avoid tearing the bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 451kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 31gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 1426mgPotassium: 216mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1111IUCalcium: 511mgIron: 5mg

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