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Starbucks Grilled Cheese Recipe is loaded with 3 different types of cheeses. Save time and money and make this copycat recipe at home.

Grilled Cheese Sandwich being pulled apart with melty cheese in the center with a side of potato chips
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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.

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.

Ingredients

Grilled Cheese Sandwich ingredients - sourdough bread, butter, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, provolone cheese, mozzarella cheese
  • 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

Heating skillet

Step 1 – Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.

Spreading butter on slice of bread on a plate

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.

Place the butter bread on the heated skillet

Step 3 – Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, onto the skillet.

Topping the slice of bread with the three slices of cheeses

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.

Place the other slice of bread on the slice of cheese to make a sandwich

Step 5 – Place the second slice of sourdough bread on top, buttered side up.

Cooked grilled cheese in a skillet

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.
Close up image of half of grilled cheese being held with a plate of chips in the background

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

How to Store Leftovers

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.

How to Reheat

When you are ready to reheat, we recommend reheating in the toaster oven or reheat on the stove top over medium-low heat.

Grilled Cheese cut in half stacked on a cutting board

More Easy Starbucks Recipes

If you make this delicious Copycat Starbucks Grilled Cheese Recipe, please leave us a comment. We love hearing from you.

Starbucks Grilled Cheese

5 from 3 votes
Make Starbucks grilled cheese at home with this easy recipe. The very popular Starbucks sandwich is loaded with 3 cheeses!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1
Cuisine American
Course Main Course
Calories 942

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
  • 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.
  • Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, onto the skillet.
  • 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.
  • Top with the second slice of cheddar cheese and then a slice of provolone cheese.
  • Place the second slice of sourdough bread on top, buttered side up.
  • 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 or unIl the other side is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
  • Remove from the skillet and let it sit for a minute before slicing.
  • Cut the sandwich in half and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Cooking Temperature: The cooking time is based on a medium heat setting. Monitor the heat closely while cooking, as cooking on too high of a temperature could cause the bread to brown too quickly
without melting the cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 942kcal, Carbohydrates 36g, Protein 29g, Fat 77g, Saturated Fat 37g, Polyunsaturated Fat 8g, Monounsaturated Fat 15g, Trans Fat 1g, Cholesterol 149mg, Sodium 1337mg, Potassium 106mg, Fiber 2g, Sugar 4g, Vitamin A 1611IU, Calcium 696mg, Iron 12mg

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