41 Best CopyCat Recipes

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Craving your favorite restaurant dished but don’t want to leave the comfort of your own home? Recreate your favorite restaurant meals at home, for a fraction of the cost! Here are 41 restaurant favorites you can make at home with copycat recipes.

Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

Olive Garden Chicken Pasta. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Olive Garden Chicken Pasta. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This delicious slow cooker Olive Garden chicken pasta features tender, fall apart chicken that simmers all day in creamy and cheesy sauce!

Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes

Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This is one of Taco Bell’s most popular menu items, and these addicting potatoes offer everything people love about the original – crispy, spicy potatoes covered with cheesy goodness.

Get the Recipe: Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes

Cracker Barrel Cinnamon Roll Pie

Cinnamon Roll Pie. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Cinnamon Roll Pie. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Cinnamon roll pie is an amazing breakfast or dessert treat with warm and gooey cinnamon rolls baked inside a flakey pie crust and then covered with a sweet cream cheese frosting!

Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Roll Pie

Cracker Barrel Meatloaf

Cracker Barrel Meatloaf. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Cracker Barrel Meatloaf. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This Cracker Barrel Meatloaf recipe is the ultimate comfort food! Juicy meatloaf is topped with a mouth-watering glaze that will have you coming back for seconds.

Get the Recipe: Cracker Barrel Meatloaf

Olive Garden Minestrone Soup

Olive Garden Minestrone Soup. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Olive Garden Minestrone Soup. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This easy Instant Pot Minestrone soup is perfect comfort food! It is a quick, easy and nutritious one pot meal the entire family will love.

Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Minestrone Soup

Polynesian Sauce

Polynesian Sauce. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Polynesian Sauce. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This Polynesian sauce is a copycat recipe of the popular Chick-Fil-A Polynesian sauce and is a sweet and sour sauce with a bit of tangy flavor. 

Get the Recipe: Polynesian Sauce

P.F. Chang’s Mongolian Beef

Mongolian Beef. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Mongolian Beef. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Crispy beef is coated in a sweet sauce, just like you’d get at a P.F. Chang’s, and it is ready in only 20 minutes!

Get the Recipe: Mongolian Beef

Copycat Chick-fil-A Sandwich

Copycat Chick-fil-A Sandwich. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Copycat Chick-fil-A Sandwich. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Prepare a juicy air fryer chicken sandwich at home anytime, with the help of this copycat Chick-Fil-A recipe! When you are craving a crispy chicken sandwich, this recipe is easy to make with simple ingredients.

Get the Recipe: Copycat Chick-fil-A Sandwich

Chilis Southwest Egg Rolls

Southwest Egg Rolls. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Southwest Egg Rolls. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Chicken combines with corn, beans, onions, cheese and spicy Tex Mex seasoning for an easy to make homemade egg roll in this Chilis copycat recipe.

Get the Recipe: Southwest Egg Rolls

Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp

Bang Bang Shrimp. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Bang Bang Shrimp. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This is a copycat recipe for Bonefish Grill’s Bang Bang Shrimp! Using the air fryer makes it a healthier alternative to the famous shrimp appetizer.

Get the Recipe: Bang Bang Shrimp

Panda Express Orange Chicken

Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Everyone will love this tender chicken coated in orange flavor, just like Panda Express Orange Chicken. Each bite is bursting with flavor!

Get the Recipe: Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken

Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce

Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This popular sauce is a combination of honey mustard with BBQ sauce that has a distinctive tangy, sweet, and smoky flavor.

Get the Recipe: Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce

Taco Bell Nacho Fries Supreme

Nacho Fries Supreme. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Nacho Fries Supreme. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These are nachos with spicy fries as a base and topped with taco meat, refried beans, nacho cheese, and more for a fun twist on classic nachos that is ready in 25 minutes.

Get the Recipe: Nacho Fries Supreme

Taco Bell Mexican Pizza

Taco Bell Mexican Pizza. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Taco Bell Mexican Pizza. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Crunchy tortillas are filled with taco meat and beans and smothered with gooey cheese and all your favorite taco toppings.

Get the Recipe: Taco Bell Mexican Pizza

Chicken Enchilada Soup – Chili’s Copycat

Chicken Enchilada Soup – Chili’s Copycat. Photo credit: Bella Bucchiotti.
Chicken Enchilada Soup – Chili’s Copycat. Photo credit: Bella Bucchiotti.

This Chili’s copycat chicken enchilada soup recipe is easy, tasty, and perfect for any night of the week. It can be made with rotisserie or leftover chicken.

Get the Recipe: Chicken Enchilada Soup – Chili’s Copycat

Chuy’s Creamy Jalapeno Dip

Chicken Enchilada Soup – Chili’s Copycat. Photo credit: Bella Bucchiotti.
Chicken Enchilada Soup – Chili’s Copycat. Photo credit: Bella Bucchiotti.

Jazz up your dipping game with some serious flavor! This Creamy Jalapeno Dip has a Texas-sized kick – what would you dunk into this vegetarian dip that doubles as a sauce and dressing! 

Get the Recipe: Chuy’s Creamy Jalapeno Dip

Olive Garden Chicken Piccata

Olive Garden Chicken Piccata. Photo credit: little house big alaska.
Olive Garden Chicken Piccata. Photo credit: little house big alaska.

Make this simple chicken piccata and listen to the rave reviews that come from family and friends. It feels upscale like you’re eating from a fancy restaurant yet you’re making dinner at home in about 35 minutes!

Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Chicken Piccata

Grilled Chicken Margherita

Grilled Chicken Margherita. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.
Grilled Chicken Margherita. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

Grilled Chicken Margherita is one of those dishes that looks super elegant but can be made in just 30 minutes on your outdoor griddle.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Chicken Margherita

Cracker Barrel Cinnamon Apples

Cinnamon Apples. Photo credit: Honest & Truly.
Cinnamon Apples. Photo credit: Honest & Truly.

Who doesn’t love the cinnamon apples from Cracker Barrel? They aer a perfect complement to any breakfast or brunch, or enjoy them for dinner. They’re delicious and have the perfect sweet cinnamon glaze that will have you going back for seconds.

Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Apples

Gravlax Tartine

Gravlax Tartine. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.
Gravlax Tartine. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This gravlax tartine is a copycat recipe of the beautiful and delicious Smoked Salmon Tartine from Tartine Bakery. It’s a lively open-faced tartine with gravlax or smoked salmon, cream cheese, pickled onion, mustard seeds, and preserved lemon.

Get the Recipe: Gravlax Tartine

Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Panera Copycat)

Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Panera Copycat). Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.
Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Panera Copycat). Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

This Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup copycat recipe is easy to make in the Instant Pot or other electric pressure cooker. It’s made with simple ingredients and is quick, budget-friendly and delightfully cheesy. Stovetop instructions included.

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Panera Copycat)

Olive Garden Chicken & Gnocchi Soup

Chicken & Gnocchi Soup. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.
Chicken & Gnocchi Soup. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

If you only make one soup, make it this one!!! Better than the Olive Garden original, this Creamy Chicken & Gnocchi soup has a few twists that makes it even MORE flavorful and delicious! 

Get the Recipe: Chicken & Gnocchi Soup

Bahama Mama Tropical Smoothie Recipe

Bahama Mama Tropical Smoothie Recipe. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.
Bahama Mama Tropical Smoothie Recipe. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

This Bahama Mama Tropical Smoothie copycat recipe only takes four ingredients and five minutes or less to make. It’s a great summer snack or breakfast with frozen fruit, coconut milk, and white chocolate.

Get the Recipe: Bahama Mama Tropical Smoothie Recipe

Firehouse NY Steamer

Firehouse NY Steamer. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.
Firehouse NY Steamer. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Loaded with pastrami AND corned beef, this meaty sandwich gets VIP treatment when you make it at home.

Get the Recipe: Firehouse NY Steamer

Black Pepper Chicken – Copycat Panda Express Recipe

Black Pepper Chicken – Copycat Panda Express Recipe. Photo credit: Bella Bucchiotti.
Black Pepper Chicken – Copycat Panda Express Recipe. Photo credit: Bella Bucchiotti.

Make restaurant-style black pepper chicken at home in just 30 minutes with this delicious copycat Panda Express recipe. Satisfy your Asian food cravings with this easy and flavorful stir-fry.

Get the Recipe: Black Pepper Chicken – Copycat Panda Express Recipe

Pasta Da Vinci – Cheesecake Factory Copycat

Pasta Da Vinci – Cheesecake Factory Copycat. Photo credit: Bella Bucchiotti.
Pasta Da Vinci – Cheesecake Factory Copycat. Photo credit: Bella Bucchiotti.

Make this delicious Cheesecake Factory copycat pasta da vinci at home with your Instant Pot. You won’t be disappointed with this simple chicken-based pasta dish that tastes just like the restaurant version.

Get the Recipe: Pasta Da Vinci – Cheesecake Factory Copycat

Copycat Ruth Chris Stuffed Chicken Recipe

Copycat Ruth Chris Stuffed Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.
Copycat Ruth Chris Stuffed Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

Make this quick and easy Ruth Chris Stuffed Chicken for dinner tonight. Sit down to dine on a restaurant-style comfort food copycat recipe at home. 

Get the Recipe: Copycat Ruth Chris Stuffed Chicken Recipe

PF Chang’s Fried Rice Copycat Recipe

PF Chang’s Fried Rice Copycat Recipe. Photo credit: Bella Bucchiotti.
PF Chang’s Fried Rice Copycat Recipe. Photo credit: Bella Bucchiotti.

Satisfy your cravings for PF Chang’s fried rice with this mouth-watering copycat recipe that’s easy to make at home. Enjoy a blend of rice, fresh veggies, and a rich, sweet Chinese-inspired sauce in every bite.

Get the Recipe: PF Chang’s Fried Rice Copycat Recipe

Grilled Chick-Fil-A Nuggets

Grilled Chick-Fil-A Nuggets. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.
Grilled Chick-Fil-A Nuggets. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

I am addicted to Chick-Fil-A nuggets, but I love to grill, so I’ve made a copycat version of grilled Chick-Fil-A nuggets using two (no longer) secret ingredients to make them extra juicy and well seasoned.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Chick-Fil-A Nuggets

Wok Seared Steak and Shrimp – Panda Express Copycat Recipe

Wok Seared Steak and Shrimp – Panda Express Copycat Recipe. Photo credit: Bella Bucchiotti.
Wok Seared Steak and Shrimp – Panda Express Copycat Recipe. Photo credit: Bella Bucchiotti.

Make this tasty Panda Express copycat wok-seared steak and shrimp dish at home with flavors of soy sauce, chili sauce, ginger, and garlic. Impress your friends or enjoy it for lunch or dinner – it’s like an Asian surf and turf with beef and shrimp!

Get the Recipe: Wok Seared Steak and Shrimp – Panda Express Copycat Recipe

Copycat Girl Scout S’mores

Copycay Girl Scout S'mores. Photo credit: Honest & Truly.
Copycay Girl Scout S’mores. Photo credit: Honest & Truly.

Girl Scouts make some pretty amazing cookies, but they got rid of the s’mores cookie this year, and that’s a shame. It’s simple to make this no bake cookie at home to recreate the ooey, gooey deliciousness.

Get the Recipe: Copycay Girl Scout S’mores

Chipotle Chicken Fresh Mex Bowl – Chili’s Copycat

Chipotle Chicken Fresh Mex Bowl – Chili’s Copycat. Photo credit: Bella Bucchiotti.
Chipotle Chicken Fresh Mex Bowl – Chili’s Copycat. Photo credit: Bella Bucchiotti.

This Chili’s copycat chipotle chicken fresh Mex bowl is bursting with amazing Tex-Mex flavors like Mexican rice, chicken, spices, beans, avocado, and more. It’s the perfect dinner option for fans of burritos or rice bowls looking for something easy and delicious.

Get the Recipe: Chipotle Chicken Fresh Mex Bowl – Chili’s Copycat

Copycat Lawson’s Chip Dip Recipe

Copycat Lawson’s Chip Dip Recipe. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.
Copycat Lawson’s Chip Dip Recipe. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

Lawson’s Chip Dip is an easy 3-ingredient sour cream dip perfect for serving with potato chips, veggie sticks, or crackers.

Get the Recipe: Copycat Lawson’s Chip Dip Recipe

Just Like Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars Copycat Recipe

Just Like Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars Copycat Recipe. Photo credit: Bella Bucchiotti.
Just Like Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars Copycat Recipe. Photo credit: Bella Bucchiotti.

Make these festive Starbucks cranberry bliss bars at home with this easy copycat recipe featuring vanilla, white chocolate, cranberries, orange, and more. Enjoy the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors with a chewy blondie and cream cheese frosting that’s a hit during the holiday season.

Get the Recipe: Just Like Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars Copycat Recipe

Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs Recipe

Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs Recipe. Photo credit: Bella Bucchiotti.
Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs Recipe. Photo credit: Bella Bucchiotti.

Try making these delicious copycat Ikea Swedish meatballs at home and enjoy the same great taste as the ones you find in the store.

Get the Recipe: Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs Recipe

Tomatillo Red Chili Salsa – Copycat Chipotle Hot Salsa

Tomatillo Red Chili Salsa – Copycat Chipotle Hot Salsa. Photo credit: Bella Bucchiotti.
Tomatillo Red Chili Salsa – Copycat Chipotle Hot Salsa. Photo credit: Bella Bucchiotti.

Make your own fresh tomatillo red chili salsa with this easy copycat Chipotle recipe that’s perfect as a snack or appetizer with chips or crackers, and goes great with steak, chicken, or any south of the border inspired meal.

Get the Recipe: Tomatillo Red Chili Salsa – Copycat Chipotle Hot Salsa

Copycat Popeye’s Coleslaw Recipe

Copycat Popeye’s Coleslaw Recipe. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.
Copycat Popeye’s Coleslaw Recipe. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

This creamy, tangy Popeye’s coleslaw recipe tastes just like what you would order at the popular American fast food restaurant.

Get the Recipe: Copycat Popeye’s Coleslaw Recipe

Just Like Starbucks Ginger Molasses Cookies Copycat Recipe

Just Like Starbucks Ginger Molasses Cookies Copycat Recipe. Photo credit: Bella Bucchiotti.
Just Like Starbucks Ginger Molasses Cookies Copycat Recipe. Photo credit: Bella Bucchiotti.

Make these delicious Starbucks copycat gingersnap molasses cookies in your own kitchen and enjoy the warm, spicy flavor. This recipe is sure to impress and is perfect for anyone who loves gingerbread cookies.

Get the Recipe: Just Like Starbucks Ginger Molasses Cookies Copycat Recipe

Copycat Shamrock Shake

Copycat Shamrock Shake. Photo credit: Honest & Truly.
Copycat Shamrock Shake. Photo credit: Honest & Truly.

While you may be able to only find this shake at McDonald’s just before St. Patrick’s Day, it is a fabulous treat all year round. Make your own copycat Shamrock Shake at home any time you want.

Get the Recipe: Copycat Shamrock Shake

McDonald’s Pancake Recipe (Hotcakes)

McDonald’s Pancake Recipe (Hotcakes). Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.
McDonald’s Pancake Recipe (Hotcakes). Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

This McDonald’s pancake recipe brings a beloved fast food breakfast menu item into your own kitchen. These hotcakes are light and fluffy, with a buttery flavor you’ll love.

Get the Recipe: McDonald’s Pancake Recipe (Hotcakes)

McDonald’s Breakfast Sauce Recipe

McDonald’s Breakfast Sauce Recipe. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.
McDonald’s Breakfast Sauce Recipe. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

This McDonald’s Breakfast Sauce recipe has an incredibly balanced flavor of salty and spicy, with a delightful tang, and is so unbelievably versatile.

Get the Recipe: McDonald’s Breakfast Sauce Recipe

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