Copycat Recipes
Mar 23, 2020, Updated Apr 26, 2023
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Copycat Recipes – whether you are trying to save money or just don’t want to go out, here are some of my favorite homemade versions of famous restaurant recipes.
I love going out to restaurants, but sometimes it is just as nice to stay at home and enjoy dinner in your own house. It can be more relaxing to sit around your own table, or even curl up on the couch and watch a movie. So today I am sharing a bunch of my favorite copycat recipes that you can make at home today! We have everything from Starbucks and Taco Bell to Olive Garden and Cheesecake Factory.
Copycat recipes are kind of fun to play around with at home. Sometimes they are easy to replicate, other times you just don’t get very close. My favorite thing about making them at home is I can lighten them up just a little, so I don’t feel as guilty eating them more often. I will often use some heavy cream and some skim milk in a pasta recipe so to get the richness, but not make it over the top like when you go out. It is definitely something you can play around with to get what you are looking for.
If you have a favorite restaurant recipe that isn’t on the list that you want to make at home, let me know! I will see if I can recreate it.
Copycat Recipes - whether you are trying to save money or just don't want to go out, here are some of my favorite homemade versions of famous restaurant recipes. Copycat Chick Fil A Chicken Nuggets - Make your favorite chicken nuggets at home with just a few simple ingredients. Super crispy and so easy to make! Copycat Panera Mac and Cheese - homemade macaroni and cheese that tastes just like what you can buy at Panera. Made on the stove top in just minutes! Chicken Madeira Recipe - This copycat is even better than the restaurant version! Tender chicken, mushrooms, and asparagus in a Madeira wine sauce and topped with melted cheese! Up your chicken dinner recipe game tonight! A homemade version of Macaroni Grill's Pasta Milano. A creamy garlic and sundried tomato sauce, with chicken and mushrooms, over bowtie pasta. Mexican Pizza - a homemade version of the famous Taco Bell Mexican Pizza, only better! Super easy and a fun dinner the whole family will love. Cosmic Brownies - a homemade version of the childhood favorite. Rich and fudgy brownies topped with a chocolate fudge frosting and rainbow sprinkles. Fiesta Lime Chicken - A copycat Applebee's Fiesta Lime Chicken that is topped with a Mexican ranch sauce, melted cheese and fresh pico de gallo. Pesto Cavatappi - Copycat Noodles & Company pesto cavatappi that is ready in just minutes and great for a quick dinner or easy lunch! Copycat Red Lobster Tartar Sauce - Make fish and chips at home and enjoy dipping in a homemade tartar sauce that is a copycat of Red Lobster! A quick and easy made from scratch version of Red Lobster's Cheddar Bay Biscuits 2am Breakfast Burger - the infamous 2am Burger from Rock Bottom Brewery made at home. Topped with hash browns, bacon, and a fried egg. Best burger recipe ever! New York Style Cheesecake filled with lots of cookie dough! A copycat version from The Cheesecake Factory Copycat Tokyo Joes Chicken Spring Rolls - almost no cooking required to make this easy copy cat recipe for chicken spring rolls. Slow cooker Cafe Rio chicken tops tostadas for a quick and easy dinner Cafe Rio dressing you can make at home! Get excited, because it is SO good! A mix of ranch, tomatillos and cilantro for a creamy, tangy, and delicious dressing. Café Rio pork just like you’d get in the restaurant. Now you can make it at home in your slow cooker! Juicy and tender pork that is sweet and great for tacos, salads, quesadillas, burritos and more! Chicken Gnocchi Soup - A lightened up version of Olive Garden's Chicken Gnocchi Soup Olive Garden Minestrone Soup - Make the classic minestrone soup at home! This soup is made all in one pan, is full of all sorts of veggies and even pasta, all in a delicious rich tomato based broth. Olive Garden Breadsticks - Soft and fluffy bread sticks topped with a butter garlic mixture. Canes sauce is known for its crazy good flavor profile. Dip your chicken fingers, potato chips, and even fries. Chili's Salsa Recipe - do you love the restaurant Chili's chips and salsa? It is so easy to make at home year round! Great for taco night, game day or just because! Copycat version of a Costco favorite. Creamy, a little spicy, and delicious. Great served warm or cold. Pokey Sticks - Homemade cheese breadsticks that are the perfect addition to your next pizza night! Copycat Recipes
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Such a great recipe collection of you don’t want to order in! 🙂
I feel like I have hit the jackpot! So many terrific options. We will be trying these out this week.
So many amazing options! Definitely starting with the Panera Bread Mac & cheese as that’s my kids’ favorite and working my way through this yummy list.
That starbucks lemonade is my favorite!
Such a fantastic collection!! I want to try them all!! 🙂
Always love making copycat recipes and these look fantastic! Looks like I have my dinner line up for the week all mapped out!