Description
Starbucks grilled cheese sandwich combines crispy sourdough bread with melted cheeses and a zesty spread. Cheese enthusiasts will savor this simple yet satisfying homemade version you can craft in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese:
- 2 slices mozzarella cheese
- 2 slices white cheddar cheese
Bread:
- 2 slices thick white bread
Spreads and Fats:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter, softened
Instructions
- Prepare the bread slices by generously coating one side of each piece with softened butter, ensuring complete coverage for optimal golden crispiness.
- Construct the cheese layers by delicately arranging mozzarella and white cheddar cheeses between the unbuttered interior surfaces of the bread.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat, allowing the surface to warm evenly for consistent grilling.
- Carefully position the assembled sandwich into the heated skillet, placing the buttered exterior facing downward to create a crisp, caramelized exterior.
- Allow the sandwich to grill undisturbed for approximately 3-4 minutes, monitoring the bottom surface for a rich, golden-brown coloration.
- Using a spatula, gently flip the sandwich to expose the uncooked side, continuing the grilling process for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Apply gentle pressure with the spatula across the sandwich surface, ensuring uniform browning and cheese melting throughout.
- Once both sides achieve a perfect golden-brown texture and cheese is completely melted, remove the sandwich from the skillet.
- Transfer to a cutting board, slice diagonally, and serve immediately while the cheese remains warm and gooey.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for smooth, even spreading across bread slices.
- Choose high-quality, sharp white cheddar and fresh mozzarella for rich, authentic flavor.
- Keep heat low and slow to prevent burning while achieving perfect golden-brown crispy exterior.
- For gluten-free version, swap regular bread with gluten-free sourdough or artisan bread options.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 710 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 54 g
- Saturated Fat: 32 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg