Description
A decadent, restaurant-quality grilled cheese sandwich featuring a garlic-parmesan butter crust and the perfect blend of melty cheeses. This copycat recipe brings the beloved Starbucks classic right to your kitchen with crispy sourdough bread and a gooey three-cheese filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 5 tablespoons butter, softened
- 4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder or 1 garlic clove finely grated
- 4 slices sharp white cheddar
- 2 slices mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic-Parmesan Butter
- In a bowl, add the softened butter and microwave for 10-15 seconds until it just starts to slightly melt. Add the grated parmesan cheese and garlic powder (or freshly grated garlic). Mix thoroughly until you achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency. This flavored butter will create a beautifully golden, savory crust on your sandwich.
- Assemble the Sandwich
- Spread the garlic-parmesan butter mixture liberally on the outer sides of each piece of sourdough bread. These will be the surfaces that contact the pan. On the non-buttered sides, layer two slices of sharp white cheddar and one slice of mozzarella cheese per sandwich. The combination of cheeses creates the perfect balance of flavor and that signature cheese pull.
- Grill to Golden Perfection
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over low heat. Place the assembled sandwich in the skillet and cook for approximately 5 minutes per side, or until the bread turns golden brown and crispy while the cheese fully melts inside. Remember that cooking low and slow is essential to ensure the cheese melts completely before the bread gets too dark. Once both sides are beautifully toasted, remove the grilled cheese from the skillet, slice in half diagonally, and serve immediately for the best experience.
Notes
- For authentic Starbucks flavor, use a good quality sourdough bread with a firm texture that can stand up to grilling
- Allow the butter to soften at room temperature for easier spreading
- If you prefer a stronger garlic flavor, use fresh garlic instead of garlic powder
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the butter spread
- The sandwich pairs perfectly with tomato soup, just like at Starbucks
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg