Forget the pricey restaurant tabs and treat yourself to some wallet-friendly deliciousness with these 15 copycat recipes. These are the kind of meals that taste like they came straight from your favorite eatery, but without the dent in your budget. Perfect for when you want to recreate those crave-worthy dishes at home and impress everyone without breaking the bank. Who knew saving money could taste so good?
![Close-up of a hand holding a fork with a bite of copycat Alice spring chicken.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-5.jpg)
Copycat Olive Garden Shrimp Alfredo
![A bowl of olive garden creamy shrimp alfredo pasta served in a black bowl with a spoon.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Olive-Garden-Shrimp-Alfredo-Horizontal.webp)
Oh, you thought you needed to leave your house to get that rich, creamy shrimp alfredo? Wrong! Step right up for this Copycat Olive Garden Shrimp Alfredo because we’re whipping up this decadent dish right in your kitchen. No dress code required, pajamas preferred. Plus, you get to skip the awkward waiter chit-chat.
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Copycat Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Burrito
![A close-up of a hand holding a copycat Taco Bell Cantina chicken burrito.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Copycat-Taco-Bell-Cantina-Chicken-Burritos-hand-shots-h-2.jpg)
Are you tired of the same old routine? Let’s spice things up with this Copycat Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Burrito! Imagine a fiesta wrapped in a tortilla, and guess what? You’re invited to join the flavor party! Say goodbye to dull dinners and hello to flavor city!
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Copycat Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Bowl
![A plate of Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Bowl.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Taco-Bell-Cantina-Chicken-Bowl-h-9.jpg)
Who says you can’t have your bowl and eat it too? Enjoy this Copycat Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Bowl and let’s kick those boring salads to the curb. This bowl’s got everything: spice, rice, and everything nice. It’s like Taco Bell, but you get to brag about making it yourself.
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Copycat Maid-Rite Loose Meat Sandwich
![Copycat Maid-Rite Loose Meat Sandwich on a white plate with chips.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Copycat-Maid-Rite-Loose-Meat-Sandwich-H-2.jpg)
Unleash your inner messy eater with the Copycat Maid-Rite Loose Meat Sandwich. It’s simple, sloppy, and spectacular. With seasoned ground beef and onions nestled in a soft bun, it’s a hands-on delight. No utensils needed; get ready for the tastiest mess you’ll ever make.
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Copycat Il Fornaio Rigatoni Alla Vodka
![A white bowl of rigatoni pasta with creamy sauce, garnished with cheese and green herbs, is placed on a wooden surface. A hand is holding a fork with a piece of pasta.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/rigatoni-alla-vodka-closeup.jpg)
If you’ve ever dreamed of a pasta dish so good it could solve your issues, meet your new therapist: Copycat Il Fornaio Rigatoni Alla Vodka. This dish is about to take your pasta game from “well, it’s edible” to “star of the show”. Get ready to swirl your fork into a world of creamy tomato perfection.
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Copycat HelloFresh Crispy Shallot Pork Croquettes
![Copycat HelloFresh Crispy Shallot Croquettes on a white plate with tomatoes and broccoli.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Copycat-HelloFresh-Crispy-Shallot-Pork-Croquettes-Horizontal.webp)
Ever wish you could snack on something so good, it almost feels illegal? These Copycat HelloFresh Crispy Shallot Pork Croquettes are your culinary crime of passion. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside—let’s just say, your local gastropub is about to get jealous. Welcome to flavor town, folks.
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Diner Style Salisbury Steak
![A plate of Salisbury steak with gravy on mashed potatoes, and a side of peas on a white square dish. The meal is set on a white wooden table beside silver cutlery and a floral napkin.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Diner-style-Salisbury-Steak.jpg)
Remember the cozy, retro diner on the corner with the slamming Salisbury steak? Well, it’s back, baby, and it’s Diner Style Salisbury Steak. Comfort food at its finest, bringing back memories of jukeboxes and milkshakes with every bite. Who needs a time machine when your palates can transport you?
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Copycat Domino’s Philly Cheesesteak Loaded Tots
![Philly Cheesesteak Loaded Tots on parchment paper, topped with Alfredo cheese, green onions, and a drizzle of white sauce, placed on a dark rectangular slate plate.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/philly-tots-finished-4h.jpg)
Starving? How about a twist that’ll make your snack game legendary? Enter this: Copycat Domino’s Philly Cheesesteak Loaded Tots. It’s like Philly met Domino’s in a bar, and they decided to create a masterpiece. Stretchy cheese, savory steak, all atop golden tater tots—snacking will never be the same.
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Copycat Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken
![Kung Pao Chicken in a bowl with a bowl of rice in the background.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Kung-Pao-Chicken-Horizontal.jpg)
Craving a little spice in your life? Copycat Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken is here to deliver a kick! Peppers, peanuts, and chicken coming together for that mouth-tingling sensation. It’s the kind of heat that has you coming back for more, even while you’re reaching for the water. Water sold separately.
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Copycat Carrabba’s Mama Mandola’s Sicilian Chicken Soup
![Two bowls of Copycat Carrabba's Mama Mandola's Sicilian Chicken Soup, accompanied by two spoons, a black pepper grinder, and a napkin.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Copycat-Carrabbas-Soup.jpg)
Say goodbye to the days of boring, watery chicken noodle soup. Copycat Carrabba’s Mama Mandola’s Sicilian Chicken Soup is here to give your spoon a new purpose in life. It’s like a hug from an Italian grandma you never knew you needed. Who knew soup could spark such joy?
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Copycat Domino’s Cheddar Bacon Loaded Tots
![A tray of cheddar bacon loaded tater tots, drizzled with Alfredo sauce, with a hand-picking one up.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/bacon-tots.jpg)
Ready to rock your socks off? These Copycat Domino’s Cheddar Bacon Loaded Tots are like a party in your mouth where everyone’s invited. It’s a cheesy, bacon-y bonanza on a tot; your new go-to comfort food. Skip the delivery fees because we’re bringing the flavor home.
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Copycat Jason’s Deli Irish Potato Soup
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If you think all potato soups are created equal, think again. The Copycat Jason’s Deli Irish Potato Soup is here to break the mold with its creamy, comforting goodness. It’s like cozying up in a warm blanket on a chilly day, but edible. Sláinte to staying in and slurping up!
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Copycat Cole’s French Dip Sandwich
![A roast beef sandwich with melted cheese on a hoagie roll, accompanied by crinkle-cut fries and a bowl of brown dipping sauce on the side.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Copycat-Coles-French-Onion-Dip-Sandwich-closeup.jpg)
Ever wish your sandwich could take a dip in the pool? Well, the Copycat Cole’s French Dip Sandwich is all about making that dream a reality. Juicy roast beef, nestled in a soft roll, ready to take a plunge into savory au jus. It’s a swim you’ll want to take again and again.
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Copycat Texas Roadhouse Beef Tips
![Texas Roadhouse Beef Tips on a white plate.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Texas-Roadhouse-Beef-Tips-closeup.jpg)
Yearning for a bit of Southern comfort? These Copycat Texas Roadhouse Beef Tips will mosey on down your throat with the grace of a cowboy at sunset. Tender, juicy, and full of flavor, they’re about to lasso your heart. Saddle up, partner, it’s dinner time.
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Copycat Alice Spring’s Chicken
![Close-up of a hand holding a fork with a bite of copycat Alice spring chicken.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-5.jpg)
Why go Down Under when you can bring the best of Aussie flavor right to your backyard? The Copycat Alice Spring’s Chicken says “good day mate” to boring dinners. Honey mustard, mushrooms, and a whack of cheese—this chicken is like a platypus; weirdly awesome. Chuck another shrimp on the barbie? Nah, make room for this chicken instead!
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