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These 21 incredible copycat recipes taste so much like the real deal, you’ll swear you’re dining out! So skip takeout and make dinner at home!

Olive garden chicken pasta on a fork.
Olive Garden Chicken Pasta. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Cracker Barrel Meatloaf

Two slices of meatloaf on a plate with mashed potatoes and carrots.
Cracker Barrel Meatloaf. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Enjoy homestyle cooking with this mouth-watering Cracker Barrel Meatloaf replica recipe. Perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection, making it a savory copycat.
Get the Recipe: Cracker Barrel Meatloaf

Chick-fil-A Frosted Lemonade

Closeup of a mug of frosted lemonade with a slice of lemon and two red straws.
Chick-fil-A Frosted Lemonade. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Cool off this summer with Chick-fil-A Frosted Lemonade. This irresistible summer treat combines citrus and creamy ice cream in a delightful sweet treat.
Get the Recipe: Chick-fil-A Frosted Lemonade

Arby’s Beef ‘n Cheddar

A shredded beef sandwich with melted cheese on a bun, served with curly fries on a tray.
Arby’s Beef ‘n Cheddar. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Skip the drive-thru and make a copycat Arby’s Beef ‘n Cheddar in your slow cooker for effortless, tasty sandwiches. Tender roast beef, creamy cheese sauce, and toasted buns make this the perfect dinner.
Get the Recipe: Arby’s Beef ‘n Cheddar

Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp

A person dipping fried shrimp into a bowl of dip.
Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Air fryer Bang Bang Shrimp is perfect for your next game day party. Make this Bonefish Grill copycat recipe for crispy shrimp with a spicy sauce, for a restaurant-quality dish at home.
Get the Recipe: Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp

Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

A bowl of broccoli cheddar soup with broccoli and carrots.
Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Panera’s beloved broccoli cheddar soup just found a new home – yours. With its rich, cheesy, and velvety texture, it’s a cozy dish that offers you a taste of Panera without stepping outside.
Get the Recipe: Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Starbucks Lemon Loaf

A lemon loaf cake with glaze on a wooden board with sliced lemons in the background.
Starbucks Lemon Loaf. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Make a Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf recipe, a perfect blend of flavors that’ll bring the coffeehouse vibe to your kitchen. This moist, golden loaf is the ultimate treat for any lemon lover.
Get the Recipe: Starbucks Lemon Loaf

Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

Olive garden chicken pasta on a fork.
Olive Garden Chicken Pasta. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Slow cooker Olive Garden chicken pasta features tender, fall-apart chicken in a creamy and cheesy sauce. This easy-to-make dish is a dish the entire family will love.
Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich

Copycat Chick-fil-A sandwich with tomato, lettuce and cheese.
Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Prepare a juicy air fryer chicken sandwich at home with this Chick-fil-A replica recipe. When craving a crispy chicken sandwich, this easy-to-make recipe is tasty and ready fast.
Get the Recipe: Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich

Taco Bell Mexican Pizza

Copycat recipe: Cheesy corn tortillas with tomatoes and cheese on a plate.
Taco Bell Mexican Pizza. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Make Taco Bell Mexican pizza at home. Tortillas with meat and beans, smothered in cheese and toppings, baked to perfection. This is an easy copycat recipe for fast food at home.
Get the Recipe: Taco Bell Mexican Pizza

Cracker Barrel Cinnamon Roll Pie

Slice of cinnamon roll pie with cream cheese icing on a white plate.
Cracker Barrel Cinnamon Roll Pie. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Cinnamon roll pie has gooey cinnamon rolls baked inside a pie crust and frosted. This Cracker Barrel copycat recipe is a crowd-pleasing dessert for breakfast, a delicious treat.
Get the Recipe: Cracker Barrel Cinnamon Roll Pie

Outback Blooming Onion

Blooming onion on a plate with sauce in the background.
Outback Blooming Onion. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This air fryer blooming onion looks complex but is easy to make. Enjoy a tasty version of this restaurant-quality appetizer at home.
Get the Recipe: Outback Blooming Onion

Chipotle Barbacoa

Barbacoa tacos on a tray topped with peppers and onions.
Chipotle Barbacoa. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Enjoy Chipotle Barbacoa at home with this easy slow cooker copycat recipe. Tender, juicy, and flavorful, this homemade version will satisfy your taco or burrito bowl cravings with a tasty replica.
Get the Recipe: Chipotle Barbacoa

Olive Garden Minestrone Soup

Olive Garden Minestrone Soup in a white bowl topped with basil.
Olive Garden Minestrone Soup. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This easy Instant Pot Minestrone soup is a quick and nutritious one-pot meal. Full of flavor and packed with veggies, it’s a healthy 30-minute meal and a tasty copycat recipe.
Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Minestrone Soup

Cracker Barrel Coca Cola Cake

Chocolate coca cola cake on a white plate topped with ice cream and a cherry.
Cracker Barrel Coca Cola Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Cracker Barrel Coca Cola Cake is a chocolate lover’s dream. This rich chocolate fudge cake is a delicious copycat that chocolate lovers everywhere will adore.
Get the Recipe: Cracker Barrel Coca Cola Cake

Panda Express Orange Chicken

Plate of orange chicken in a metal bowl from the top.
Panda Express Orange Chicken. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Instant Pot orange chicken is a flavorful Asian-inspired meal to make at home, just like Panda Express Orange Chicken. Ready fast, it is the perfect alternative to takeout.
Get the Recipe: Panda Express Orange Chicken

P.F. Chang Beijing Beef

Beijing beef in a slow cooker.
P.F. Chang Beijing Beef. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

When craving takeout but wanting a budget-friendly option, this slow cooker Beijing beef recipe is your answer. Enjoy restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort in this savory copy.
Get the Recipe: P.F. Chang Beijing Beef

Taco Bell Fiesta Potatoes

Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes in a white ramekin topped with sour cream and green onions.
Taco Bell Fiesta Potatoes. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Make Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes at home in just minutes with this Taco Bell copycat recipe. Enjoy crispy, spicy potatoes covered with nacho cheese sauce in this flavorful duplicate dish.
Get the Recipe: Taco Bell Fiesta Potatoes

Olive Garden Gnocchi Soup

Bowl of copycat Olive Garden chicken gnocchi soup in a bowl with breadsticks in the background.
Olive Garden Gnocchi Soup. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This copycat recipe for Olive Garden chicken gnocchi soup features creamy broth combined with chicken and veggies. An easy, comforting slow cooker meal that’s a delightful replica of this classic dish.
Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Gnocchi Soup

Chick-fil-a Tortilla Soup

Mexican chicken tortilla soup in a white bowl.
Chick-fil-a Tortilla Soup. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Enjoy the comfort of Chick-fil-A Tortilla Soup at home. This homemade recipe captures their renowned taste in every spoonful, making it a flavorful replica.
Get the Recipe: Chick-fil-a Tortilla Soup

Chilis Southwest Egg Rolls

Plate of southwest egg rolls cut open to show the filling of beans, chicken, corn and cheese.
Chilis Southwest Egg Rolls. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Air fryer southwest egg rolls, just like Chili’s! Chicken with corn, beans, onions, cheese, and spicy Tex-Mex seasoning make this a flavorful appetizer or main course.
Get the Recipe: Chilis Southwest Egg Rolls

P.F. Chang Mongolian Beef

Closeup of crispy beef in a bowl with green onions and sesame seeds.
P.F. Chang Mongolian Beef. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Make crispy beef coated in a sweet and salty sauce with this air fryer Mongolian beef recipe, just like P.F. Chang’s. This kid-friendly meal is ready in 20 minutes and is a flavorful dinner.
Get the Recipe: P.F. Chang Mongolian Beef

Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken

Chinese chicken stir fry in a white bowl with chopsticks.
Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Make air fryer Kung Pao chicken for a crispy, flavorful version of this classic Chinese dish. This savory copycat recipe brings restaurant-worthy flavor to your home kitchen.
Get the Recipe: Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken

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