Starbucks Grilled Cheese Recipe

This copycat Starbucks grilled cheese recipe makes the most delicious grilled cheese sandwich ever! It's perfectly cheesy, buttery, and crispy and just gets better with each bite. Plus, you'll love how quick and easy it is to make.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

It's easy to make. You can whip this up at a moment's notice instead of having to drive to Starbucks, and it's literally foolproof. 

It's way cheaper. You can make grilled cheese sandwiches all week long for the price of buying a $6 one from Starbucks.

The parmesan crust. What sets this Starbucks grilled cheese sandwich apart from any other grilled cheese is the buttery parmesan crust on the sourdough bread. It makes the bread so crispy and so delicious!

Ingredients You'll Need

I've mentioned a few of the ingredients you'll need, and they're all quite simple. 

Anyway, here's everything to make the perfect Starbucks grilled cheese:

• 2 tablespoon butter, softened
• 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
• 4 slices sourdough bread
• 2 slices mozzarella cheese 
• 2 slices white cheddar cheese

How To Make Starbucks Grilled Cheese

1. Make the crust. In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter and Parmesan cheese. Spread one side of each slice of sourdough bread generously with the parmesan butter mixture.

2. Add the cheese. Layer the white cheddar and mozzarella cheese slices on the non-buttered side of the bread. 

3. Cook the grilled cheese. Heat a large skillet over low to medium-low heat. Add the prepared sandwiches and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown. 

4. Serve. Remove the grilled cheese from the skillet as soon as it's cooked perfectly, cut it in half, and enjoy immediately alone or with some tomato soup.

Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Evenly spread the parmesan butter on the entire surface of one side of the bread so the whole thing gets nice and crispy.
• Cook the grilled cheese on low to medium low heat so the cheese has a chance to melt, but the bread doesn't burn. 
• Flip the grilled cheese as soon as the bread starts to turn golden brown.
• Cover the skillet with a lid if the bread is golden and crisp but the cheese hasn't melted yet.

How To Store The Grilled Cheese

In the fridge: This perfect Starbucks grilled cheese is pretty much impossible not to finish in one sitting. But you can store any leftovers in an airtight container or Ziploc bag in the fridge for about 2 days.

Reheating: Pop it in the toaster oven or put it back on a skillet for a couple of minutes over low heat until the cheese melts.

FAQs About This Starbucks Grilled Cheese Recipe

What's Starbucks grilled cheese made of?

A Starbucks grilled cheese sandwich has white cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese melted perfectly on sourdough bread slices that have been coated in a parmesan butter spread.

Can I use a different kind of bread?

Starbucks uses sourdough bread, but yes, you can use other bread like plain white bread, wheat bread, or even Italian bread.

Can I use a different type of cheese?

Yes, you can definitely use other cheese. The combination of two cheeses, like mozzarella cheese and white cheddar cheese, works best. But other cheeses like provolone, swiss, gruyere, or Fontina will work too.

How long does it take to heat up Starbucks grilled cheese?

Heat it up for about 4 minutes total, cooking it for about 2 minutes on each side until the bread is golden and crisp on the surface and the cheese is fully melted and ooey gooey.  

How Do I heat up Starbucks grilled cheese at home in an air fryer?

Preheat the air fryer to 350°F, then once it's heated, place the prepared grilled cheese sandwich in the air fryer basket, and cook it for 3-4 minutes - or until the sandwich is crispy and the cheese is bubbly.

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