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Easy Copycat Starbucks Sourdough Grilled Cheese Recipe: Gooey, Crispy, Perfection at Home

There’s nothing like the comfort of a warm, gooey grilled cheese sandwich, and Starbucks has mastered the art with its Sourdough Grilled Cheese. But why head to the drive-thru when you can recreate this cheesy masterpiece in your own kitchen? This copycat recipe is easy, quick, and captures all the buttery, cheesy goodness of the original.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Simple Ingredients: No fancy tools or hard-to-find ingredients needed!
  • Cheaper at Home: Skip the coffee shop prices and make it in minutes for a fraction of the cost.
  • Customizable: Prefer whole grain bread? Want extra cheese? It’s your sandwich—make it your way!
  • Total Time: 15

Ingredients

Units Scale

For the ultimate Starbucks-style Sourdough Grilled Cheese, you’ll need:

  • 2 slices of sourdough bread
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • Optional: Pinch of garlic powder for added flavor

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Bread

  1. Spread the softened butter evenly on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
  2. Optional: Sprinkle a pinch of garlic powder onto the butter for extra flavor.

Step 2: Mix the Cheeses

  1. In a small bowl, mix the mozzarella, white cheddar, and cream cheese until well combined. This creates that iconic gooey filling Starbucks is known for.

Step 3: Assemble the Sandwich

  1. Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, in a preheated non-stick skillet over medium-low heat.
  2. Spread the cheese mixture evenly on top.
  3. Place the second slice of bread on top, buttered side up.

Step 4: Grill to Perfection

  1. Cook the sandwich for 3-4 minutes on each side, pressing gently with a spatula to ensure even browning.
  2. The sandwich is ready when the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted and gooey.

Notes

Serving Suggestions

This sourdough grilled cheese is perfect on its own or paired with:

  • A hot bowl of tomato soup
  • Fresh greens for a light lunch
  • Starbucks-style iced coffee or your favorite latte
  • Author: CurtisJ
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Cuisine: Comfort Foods

Find it online: https://curtisjcooks.com/easy-copycat-starbucks-sourdough-grilled-cheese-recipe-gooey-crispy-perfection-at-home/