Starbucks Grilled Cheese Recipe
The Starbucks Grilled Cheese Recipe is a delightful combination of crispy sourdough bread, gooey mozzarella and white cheddar cheese, and a flavorful parmesan butter spread. This recipe allows you to recreate this savory favorite at home, saving money and time while enjoying the same indulgent taste.
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Starbucks Grilled Cheese Recipe Servings
Serves 2 people.
Estimated Cost
Approximately $4 USD.
Prep Time
5 minutes.
Cook Time
5 minutes.
Total Time
10 minutes.
Course
Main dish.
Cuisine
American.
Equipment
- Non-stick pan or griddle
- Spatula
- Small mixing bowl
- Knife for spreading
- Parmesan grater (optional)
Ingredients
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 slices mozzarella cheese (about 2 oz)
- 2 slices white cheddar cheese (about 2 oz)
Instructions
- Prepare the Butter Spread: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, grated parmesan cheese, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Spread the Mixture: Spread the butter mixture evenly on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Place mozzarella and white cheddar slices on the unbuttered side of two bread slices. Top with the remaining slices of bread, ensuring the buttered sides face outward.
- Cook the Sandwich: Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium-low heat. Place the sandwiches in the pan and cook for 3–4 minutes on one side until golden brown. Flip carefully and cook for another 3–4 minutes until the cheese melts completely.
- Serve: Remove from heat, slice in half, and serve immediately while hot and melty.
Calories
Approximately 450 kcal per serving.
Recipe Notes
- For an extra flavor boost, add a pinch of garlic powder to the cheese mixture before assembling.
- Covering the pan with a lid while cooking helps melt the cheese faster without burning the bread.
- Sourdough bread is recommended for its sturdy texture and tangy flavor, but other types of thick-cut bread can be used as substitutes.
- To mimic Starbucks even more closely, consider adding olive oil to your butter spread for extra richness.
