Starbucks Grilled Cheese Recipe is loaded with 3 different types of cheeses. Save time and money and make this copycat recipe at home.
This grilled cheese copycat recipe is loaded with flavor and easy to make. Take your classic recipe to the next level with this gooey, cheesy sandwich.
We love making Easy Copycat Recipes and this is one of our favorites. This best grilled cheese sandwiches is best served with this Copycat Starbucks Paradise Drink Recipe or pair it up with my Starbucks egg bites recipe.
Why We Love This Recipe
We love this grilled cheese recipe because of how easy it is to make with simple ingredients. It saves me time and money making it at home and I can easily change the cheese to what I already have on hand.
Skip the drive-thru and make this coffee shop grilled cheese at home. Make it with my Freddy’s patty melt for more options.
Ingredients
- Sourdough Bread
- Butter
- Mayonnaise (optional)
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- Provolone Cheese
- Mozzarella Cheese
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Variations Ideas
- Change Cheese – Feel free to change the cheese to yellow cheddar, white cheddar cheese, Swiss, and Gruyere. These substitutions give the grilled cheese delicious flavor.
- Additions – For added flavor add slices of cooked bacon, ham, pesto, slice tomatoes, or spinach.
- Butter Mixture – Make a parmesan butter spread by adding in a tablespoon of parmesan cheese to the butter. We have even added in garlic powder for additional flavor.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1 – Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Step 2 – Butter one side of each slice of sourdough bread with the softened butter. If using mayonnaise, spread it on the opposite side of one slice of bread.
Step 3 – Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, onto the skillet.
Step 4 – Layer one slice of cheddar cheese, followed by a slice of provolone cheese, and then the slice of mozzarella cheese on the bread in the skillet.
Step 5 – Place the second slice of sourdough bread on top, buttered side up.
Step 6 – Cook for 4-5 minutes on one side or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese starts to melt. Carefully flip the sandwich and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes. Cook until the other side is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
- Step 7 – Remove from the skillet and let it sit for a minute before slicing. Cut the sandwich in half and serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
- Cooking Temperature: The cooking time is based on a medium heat setting. Monitor the heat closely during testing, as cooking on too high of a temperature could cause the bread to brown too quickly
without melting the cheese.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this delicious grilled cheese with a side of tomato soup or a green salad for a complete meal idea. This sandwich makes the perfect lunch or a light dinner. See What to Serve with Grilled Cheese for more ideas.
Frequently Asked Questions
This sandwich is best served immediately. But if you do have leftovers, place in a airtight container and refrigerate. The sandwich will last about 2 days.
When you are ready to reheat, we recommend reheating in the toaster oven or reheat on the stove top over medium-low heat.
More Easy Starbucks Recipes
- Starbucks White Hot Chocolate
- Starbucks Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino Recipe
- Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino Recipe
- Starbucks Cheese Danish
- Starbucks Egg White Bites Recipe
If you make this delicious Copycat Starbucks Grilled Cheese Recipe, please leave us a comment. We love hearing from you.
Starbucks Grilled Cheese
Ingredients
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise optional
- 2 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 slices provolone cheese
- 1 slice mozzarella cheese
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Instructions
- Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Spread the softened butter on one side of each of the slices of sourdough bread.
- If using, spread the mayonnaise on the opposite side of the slices of bread.
- Place 1 slice of bread in the skillet, buttered side down.
- Layer 1 slice sharp cheddar cheese, 1 slice provolone cheese, and 1 slice mozzarella cheese on top of the bread.
- Add the remaining 1 slice sharp cheddar cheese and 1 slice provolone cheese on top of the mozzarella.
- Top with the second slice of sourdough bread, buttered side facing up.
- Cook for 4–5 minutes, or until the bottom slice is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt.
- Carefully flip the sandwich and cook for an additional 4–5 minutes, or until the second side is golden brown and the cheese is completely melted.
- Remove the sandwich from the skillet and let it rest for 1 minute.
- Slice in half and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
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