Skip the drive-thru line and make a Copycat Starbucks Bacon Gouda Breakfast Sandwich right at home. It’s the perfect grab-and-go breakfast that tastes even better homemade.
If you added up all those Starbucks trips, the total would probably surprise you. While it’s convenient to swing through the drive-thru, making these breakfast sandwiches at home is an easy way to save money and meal prep breakfast for the week. Just heat up in the morning and you’re good to go.
You can easily customize this sandwich by switching up the bread, cheese or bacon depending on what you have on hand or like and they still turn out delicious every time.
If you love Starbucks copycat recipes, also try my homemade versions of their banana nut bread and iced brown sugar oatmilk shaken espresso.
Recipe At A Glance
- Skill Level: Easy
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Oven + Stovetop
- Freezer Friendly: Yes
- Best For: Meal prep breakfasts, busy mornings, grab-and-go meals
What You Need For Starbucks Bacon Gouda Sandwich
- Bacon: Any kind of bacon works including thick cut, thin cut, turkey bacon, or flavored bacon.
- Gouda Cheese Slices: Smoked gouda gives it that classic Starbucks flavor but regular Gouda works too.
- Ciabatta Rolls: These give the sandwich the closest texture to the original, but English muffins or brioche buns can also be used.
- Eggs: Scrambled into a thin egg patty so each sandwich gets a fluffy layer of egg.
- Butter: Optional, but adds extra flavor when toasting the buns.
How to Make a Starbucks Bacon Gouda Sandwich
Preheat the oven to 350℉. Cook the bacon until crispy and set aside.
In a bowl, whisk the eggs with a little salt and pepper. Pour into a greased skillet and cooking into one large egg patty.
Remove the egg patty from the pan and cut into sandwich sized pieces. Slice the ciabatta rolls in half and place the egg patty on the bottom half.
Top with bacon and a slice of gouda cheese. Add the top bun and place the sandwich on a baking sheet.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the buns are lightly toasted.
Recipe Tips
- Make a batch ahead of time for easy breakfast during the week.
- Wrap sandwiches individually in foil or parchment paper before storing.
- Slightly toast the ciabatta before assembling if you like extra crispy bread.
Recipe Variations
- Swap the bacon for sausage or ham.
- Use croissants instead of ciabatta rolls.
- Add spinach or sliced tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Use egg whites instead of whole eggs for a lighter option.
- Try pepper jack or cheddar cheese for a different twist.
- Add a little hot sauce for some heat.
How to Store Bacon Gouda Sandwiches
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- To freeze, wrap each sandwich individually in foil or plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
- To reheat, microwave for 1-2 minutes or warm in the oven or air fryer until heated through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can! Cook everything first and assemble. To toast and melt the cheese, cook at 350℉ for 3-5 minutes until warm, melted and toasted.
Let the eggs and bacon cool slightly before assembling the breakfast sandwiches.
Recipe
Copycat Starbucks Bacon and Gouda Breakfast Sandwich
Ingredients
- 1 lb Bacon
- 8 Gouda Cheese Slices
- 8 Ciabatta Rolls
- 8 Eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- Cook the bacon until crispy and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs with a little salt and pepper. Pour into a greased skillet and cooking into one large egg patty.
- Remove the egg patty from the pan and cut into sandwich sized pieces.
- Slice the ciabatta rolls in half and place the egg patty on the bottom half.
- Top with bacon and a slice of gouda cheese.
- Add the top bun and place the sandwich on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the buns are lightly toasted.
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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