19 restaurant copycat recipes from your favorite chains

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We’re about to spill the beans (and the secret sauces) on 19 copycat recipes from your favorite restaurants. These recipes are so spot-on, you’ll be convinced we sent a team of undercover chefs to infiltrate the kitchens of America’s most beloved eateries.

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

Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

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

Enjoy tender, fall-apart chicken simmered in a creamy and cheesy sauce with this slow cooker Olive Garden chicken pasta copycat recipe. An easy-to-make comfort food dish that captures the flavors of the restaurant favorite.
Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

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.

Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of Cracker Barrel’s Coca Cola Cake with this copycat recipe. This decadent dessert boasts a deep fudge flavor that chocolate lovers will adore.
Get the Recipe: Cracker Barrel Coca Cola Cake

Starbucks Gingerbread Loaf

Two slices of gingerbread cake with cream cheese frosting on a white plate.
Starbucks Gingerbread Loaf. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Recreate Starbucks’ beloved gingerbread loaf at home with this easy copycat recipe. Moist, spicy, and topped with cream cheese frosting, it’s the perfect holiday treat.
Get the Recipe: Starbucks Gingerbread Loaf

Beef and Broccoli

Stir-fried beef and broccoli garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions in a pan.
Beef and Broccoli. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Make Panda Express beef and broccoli at home in 20 minutes. Healthy, kid-friendly, and packed with flavor, just like the fast-food chain.
Get the Recipe: Beef and Broccoli

Chick-fil-a Chicken Sandwich

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

Satisfy your craving for a crispy chicken sandwich with this easy-to-make Chick-Fil-A copycat recipe. Prepare a juicy, restaurant-quality chicken sandwich right in your air fryer.
Get the Recipe: Chick-fil-a Chicken Sandwich

Olive Garden Pasta E Fagioli

A plate of pumpkin cake mix cookies studded with chocolate chips is artfully arranged in a circle on a white surface.
Olive Garden Pasta E Fagioli. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Enjoy Olive Garden’s pasta e fagioli soup at home with this slow cooker recipe. Tender pasta, creamy beans, and savory beef in a rich tomato broth, just like the restaurant.
Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Pasta E Fagioli

Outback Blooming Onion

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

Make a restaurant-style blooming onion appetizer at home using your air fryer. Despite its impressive appearance, this Outback Steakhouse copycat recipe is surprisingly easy to prepare.
Get the Recipe: Outback Blooming Onion

Cracker Barrel Meatloaf

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

Bring the taste of Cracker Barrel’s homestyle cooking to your kitchen with this mouth-watering meatloaf copycat recipe. Perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection, just like the restaurant version.
Get the Recipe: Cracker Barrel Meatloaf

Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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

Enjoy Panera’s broccoli cheddar soup at home with this copycat recipe. A warm, comforting bowl of soup, just like the restaurant favorite.
Get the Recipe: Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Copycat starbucks pumpkin cream cheese muffin in someones hand.
Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Recreate the famous Starbucks treat at home with this easy copycat recipe for Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. Enjoy the cozy, autumn flavors without leaving your kitchen.
Get the Recipe: Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Panda Express Orange Chicken

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

Create a flavorful Asian-inspired meal at home with this Instant Pot orange chicken recipe, inspired by Panda Express. Each bite bursts with flavor, and the dish comes together fast, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
Get the Recipe: Panda Express Orange Chicken

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.

This crowd-pleasing dessert features gooey cinnamon rolls baked inside a flaky pie crust and topped with frosting, just like the popular treat from Cracker Barrel. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any time you crave something sweet.
Get the Recipe: Cracker Barrel Cinnamon Roll Pie

Chick-fil-A Tortilla Soup

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

Bring the comforting taste of Chick-fil-A’s famous Tortilla Soup to your table with this copycat recipe. Each spoonful captures the essence of the restaurant’s beloved soup.
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.

Recreate Chili’s popular appetizer with air fryer southwest egg rolls. Filled with Tex Mex flavors, perfect for dipping.
Get the Recipe: Chilis Southwest Egg Rolls

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.

Recreate the beloved Taco Bell side dish at home in minutes with this Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes copycat recipe. Savor crispy, spicy potatoes topped with rich nacho cheese sauce.
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.

Savor the taste of Olive Garden’s beloved chicken gnocchi soup with this copycat recipe. This comforting slow cooker soup features a creamy broth, tender chicken, and vegetables, just like the restaurant version.
Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Gnocchi Soup

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 a healthier Panda Express Kung Pao chicken in your air fryer. Crispy, flavorful chicken that rivals take-out.
Get the Recipe: Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken

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.

Enjoy crispy beef coated in a sweet and salty sauce, just like the popular dish from P.F. Changs, with this air fryer Mongolian beef recipe. This kid-friendly meal comes together in just 20 minutes.
Get the Recipe: P.F. Chang Mongolian Beef

Olive Garden Minestrone Soup

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

Prepare a quick, easy, and nutritious one-pot meal with this Instant Pot Minestrone soup recipe, reminiscent of the popular Olive Garden dish. Packed with veggies and full of flavor, this healthy soup is ready in 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Minestrone Soup

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