Description
Starbucks grilled cheese sandwich delights sandwich enthusiasts with its crispy, golden exterior and melted cheese interior. Cheese lovers can easily recreate this popular cafe favorite at home with simple ingredients and quick preparation techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
Bread and Spread:
- 4 slices artisan bread (like sourdough or country loaf)
- 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) salted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the skillet or griddle to medium heat, preparing for a crispy golden surface.
- Generously coat one side of each bread slice with softened butter, creating a rich, golden exterior.
- Blend mozzarella and white cheddar cheeses in a mixing bowl, ensuring an even distribution.
- Position the first bread slice onto the heated surface, butter side facing down, creating a sizzling foundation.
- Sprinkle the cheese mixture liberally across the bread slice, covering the entire surface with melty goodness.
- Crown the cheese with the second bread slice, butter side facing upward, creating a complete sandwich structure.
- Grill for 3-4 minutes until the bottom transforms into a deep golden-brown color, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Delicately flip the sandwich, allowing the opposite side to develop a similar crisp and golden texture for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Verify the cheese has fully melted and become gooey throughout the sandwich.
- Transfer the grilled cheese to a cutting board, pause for one minute to let the cheese settle.
- Slice diagonally, creating two perfect triangular halves that showcase the melted cheese interior.
- Serve immediately while hot, ensuring maximum flavor and optimal cheese stretch.
Notes
- Toast bread to golden perfection by using medium heat, ensuring even browning without burning.
- Experiment with mayonnaise instead of butter for extra crispy exterior that provides delightful crunch and rich flavor.
- Mix different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, gruyere, or pepper jack to create unique flavor profiles and enhance overall taste.
- Customize sandwich for dietary needs by using gluten-free bread, plant-based cheese alternatives, or low-fat dairy options for health-conscious individuals.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 800 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 60 g
- Saturated Fat: 35 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg