Every morning rush to the Starbucks drive-through for that perfect Bacon & Gouda Artisan Breakfast Sandwich adds up quickly. Still, the combination of fluffy scrambled eggs, smoky applewood bacon, and creamy gouda cheese nestled in a chewy ciabatta roll is simply irresistible.
After spending countless dollars on this breakfast favorite, I finally cracked the code to recreating this protein-packed morning masterpiece at home. The secret lies in achieving that perfect balance of textures and flavors that makes this sandwich so satisfying.
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What makes the Starbucks Bacon Gouda Sandwich so good?
The magic happens when creamy scrambled eggs made with half and half create the perfect tender texture, while applewood smoked bacon provides the essential smoky flavor that defines this sandwich. Gouda cheese melts beautifully and adds a nutty richness that complements rather than overpowers the other ingredients. The thick, chewy ciabatta roll provides the ideal vessel that holds everything together while adding substantial texture.
Why You Should Make Starbucks Bacon Gouda Breakfast Sandwich at Home
What I love about this sandwich is the ciabatta bread is thick and chewy, is has a wonderful cheesy perfection that I love. The smoky goodness of bacon is combined with Gouda cheese for a wonderful way to wake up your taste buds.
One thing I love to do on the weekends is to do some meal prep for the week. You can make some sandwiches and reheat them during the week. You can save time and money by preparing your own sandwich at home. You can make an affordable dupe at home with this recipe for one of the most loved copycat Starbucks breakfast sandwiches. This has to be my favorite breakfast item on their menu.
Bacon Gouda Starbucks Breakfast Sandwich Ingredients
Ingredients you need to make this breakfast sandwich:
- Ciabatta rolls – Provides thick, chewy texture and artisan quality that defines this sandwich
- Large eggs – Create a fluffy, protein-rich base when properly scrambled with cream
- Applewood smoked bacon – Delivers signature smoky flavor that makes this sandwich distinctive
- Gouda cheese – Adds creamy, nutty flavor that melts perfectly for ideal texture
- Butter – Creates a rich base for scrambling eggs and prevents sticking
- Half and half – Makes eggs incredibly fluffy and adds luxurious creaminess
- Salt – Enhances all flavors and properly seasons the scrambled eggs
- Fresh ground black pepper – Provides aromatic spice that complements rich ingredients
How to Make a Starbucks Bacon Gouda Sandwich
- Bake bacon in the oven, or use your favorite method to cook bacon.
- In a medium-sized bowl whisk together eggs and half and half.
- Melt butter in a medium skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
- Add eggs to the skillet, and cook the eggs.
- Prepare ciabatta rolls by cutting them in half.
- Add a portion of the eggs to the bun, a slice of cheese, and a couple of pieces of cooked bacon.
- Wrap the sandwich in plastic wrap so the cheese will warm.
Recipe Variations
While playing around with this recipe I also tried a few things you may want to try.
- For a real treat, you may want to butter the bread and toast it under the broiler for a moment or two before assembling the sandwich.
- You may also want to switch out the bacon with ham or sausage.
- Another idea is to swap the gouda cheese for Swiss, Cheddar, or Monterey Jack cheese.
Storage & Reheating Instructions
- Reheating Options: Microwave wrapped in damp paper towel for 60 seconds, air fry at 350°F for 5 minutes, or oven heat at 350°F for 10 minutes.
- Refrigerator Storage: Store assembled sandwiches wrapped in plastic for up to 3 days maximum for best quality.
- Freezing Method: Wrap sandwiches in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil, and freeze up to 2 months in freezer-safe bags.
Love breakfast? Try these recipes:
- McDonald’s Egg White Delight
- Whataburger Breakfast Bun
- IHOP Bacon Temptation Omelet
- Cracker Barrel Egg Sandwich
- Restaurant Style Pancake Recipe
- Deep Fried Pancake Batter
- Sausage Burrito McDonald’s
- KFC Biscuit
- Make Ahead Biscuits
- Popeyes Biscuits
Copycat Starbucks Coffee Drinks
- Starbucks Iced Coconut Macchiato
- Starbucks Smoked Butterscotch Latte
- Starbucks Cafe Mocha
Even more copycat breakfast recipes and tasty drinks.
Starbucks Bacon & Gouda Sandwich – Copycat Breakfast
Ingredients
- 2 ciabatta rolls
- 6 eggs large
- 1/4 cup half and half
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 6 slices bacon
- 2 ounces Gouda cheese
Instructions
- Crack six eggs into a medium sized bowl. Add half and half to both and whisk eggs until they are creamy. Season eggs with salt and pepper.
- Place butter into skillet over low heat when the butter has melted place beaten eggs into the skillet. Cook eggs stirring occasionally so that eggs are cooked thoroughly. Re
- Remove skillet from stove.
- Prepare sandwiches by cutting the rolls, adding 1/2 of the eggs to the bottom roll, then add 3 slices of cooked bacon, add cheese slide, and top with the top of the roll. You can wrap these in plastic wrap, they will take about a minute to reheat in the microwave.
I tried your recommendation on this sandwich and it totally worked, perfectly! I brought home the thawed/refrigerated sandwich last night. Thank you
My whole family loved these sandwiches. The eggs were so fluffy. Definitely going to be making these again😋
Um… I think I have had that sandwich in Starbucks, corner of Kingsway and Boundary in Vancouver Canada… What I do notice is they only make so many & when they run out will say they’ve run out and offer you another type of breakfast sandwich (They have a few kinds). What I would like is the recipe for their California? Chicken Wrap. It has artichokes and peppers in it. I am also looking for a recipe for a sandwich we got at Cheesecake Factory in Waikiki, HI, USA while on vacation. It was a shrimp or prawn club with tomato and avocado. We ordered it a few times when we were there, but now they have taken it off their menu. They also have a really good California avocado sandwich and a good Cuban sandwich. We also liked the cheese stuffed wontons. My husband REALLY likes they mojitos. I think they are a bit sweet, but if we could recreate theirs he would be very happy. We like all the food at Roy’s too…tried a bunch of different dishes, never been disappointed. I’m not giving you work… it’s your site after all! LOL. It’ll be nice when we can go out again and actually relax and have a nice meal. Oh… I like IHOP’s Chicken Florentine Crepes too. Great site… I’ve only just found it and am gleefully adding recipes to my folder to try. YUM! Some of them aren’t the copycat ones… some are yours!
Normally I would be all over this recipe. On that low carb thingy and have lost 32 ibs. My wife has last 33 lbs. But really wanted to say, stay safe and stay home! We want back to normal asap. God Bless America and all of us as well! Your our fav!
Question, do you microwave after it’s assembled? Can you make in advance and freeze and then pop out, thaw and nuke?
You could enjoy the sandwich at the temperature it was prepared at. Or you could heat it up if that is how you enjoy your sandwiches. Yes, you could make these in advance and thaw, and nuke if desired.
My son has autism and now needs 3 of these everyday! I’m happy he’s finally eating eggs, can’t wait to try this at home. Thank you for the recipe!!
I hope this works well for you!
I love this sandwich. Just had one. Think SB adds a pinch of nutmeg to the eggs.
Not false advertisement. You’re a fool. This is my favorite breakfast sandwich from Starbucks.
Agreed!!
This recipe is missing a few ingredients. The Starbucks sandwich has Monterey Jack and parmesan in/on (?) the egg patty in addition to the gouda.
This is the false advertisement they do not have that sandwich I was this morning at the corner of Washington and Wabash 815 am to buy a sandwich and they sold me other sandwich because they do not have that one that were advertising this is a false advertising from Starbucks to fool people to come into the places to buy
I buy them all the time. Must of been just been that Starbucks.
I get them all the time too just a few weeks ago I got one and my autistic son ate all of it such a goal because he’s a picky eater that’s for letting us know how to do it at home
This is a false advertisement, I went to a Starbucks this morning 815 to get The sandwich They do not not have and they sold me another one this is false advertisement of the Starbuck is doing to fool people . I was on the corner of Washington and Wabash, talk to a young lady by the name Cindy she only give me excuses,
Thank you for leaving me a note, but I think you want to contact Starbucks. I am simply giving you a recipe for an item they have served. I am so sorry you had difficulty at the store.
You’re an idiot, I just ordered two of these sandwiches today for me and my daughter. They’re right there in the front.
Ummm, I had one this morning at Starbucks and I have had them at probably 20 different locations across the country. ????
What I like most about this sandwich is how fluffy and airy the eggs are. How do I get this?
“Crack six eggs into a medium sized bowl. Add half and half to both ” Both what?
She probably meant “bowl” rather than “both”.
Can I substitute Gouda cheese, or a different type of cheese. My supermarkets around here do not carry Gouda cheese.on cheese something to Gordon cheese substitute.
This is the false advertisement they do not have that sandwich I was this morning at the corner of Washington and Wabash 815 am to buy a sandwich and they sold me other sandwich because they do not have that one that were advertising this is a false advertising from Starbucks to fool people to come into the places to buy
What is your problem? It may be that YOUR Starbucks doesn’t sell this sandwich, but why bog down this post with your ignorance? You’ve been corrected multiple times. Drop it.