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Copycat Recipes & Restaurant Favorites

What are copy cat recipes? These are secret recipes from restaurants (or developed by home cooks to taste similar) and homemade versions of packaged brand products you find in the grocery store. With these recipes you can prepare your favorite restaurant dishes and name brand foods in your own kitchen! CDKitchen features some of the most popular restaurant and copycat clones.



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recipe for pizza hut original pan pizza

Pizza Hut Original Pan Pizza

Make your own Pizza Hut pan pizza at home. This copycat recipe for the crust and sauce tastes just like the pizzas you get at Pizza Hut.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for panera bread broccoli cheese soup

Panera Bread Broccoli Cheese Soup

Panera is known for their delicious soups and this recipe is no exception. It's made with fresh broccoli and lots of cheddar cheese.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for panera bread asian sesame chicken salad

Panera Bread Asian Sesame Chicken Salad

Made with wonton wrappers, canola oil, almonds, romaine lettuce, cilantro, boneless, skinless chicken breast, sesame seeds, rice wine vinegar, toasted sesame oil

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for campbell's bean & bacon soup

Campbell's Bean & Bacon Soup

The bean and bacon soup by Campbell's is a long time favorite of many. Now you can nix the can and make it from scratch!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for auntie anne's soft pretzels

Auntie Anne's Soft Pretzels

Just like the pretzels you get at the mall. This copy cat version of Auntie Anne's is easy and delicious.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for uncle ben's seasoned long grain & wild rice mix

Uncle Ben's Seasoned Long Grain & Wild Rice Mix

Keep this copycat version of Uncle Ben's most popular rice blend on hand for a fraction of the cost by making it yourself.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for dunkin' donuts' vanilla filled doughnuts

Dunkin' Donuts' Vanilla Filled Doughnuts

A homemade version of Dunkin' Donuts' popular yeast-raised, vanilla cream filled, deep-fried doughnuts.

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sbarro baked ziti

Sbarro Baked Ziti

Sbarro may be known for pizza, but this copycat ziti bake recipe is no slouch. Al dente pasta covered in ricotta, Romano, and mozzarella cheese with black pepper tomato sauce proves...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for church's fried chicken coating

Church's Fried Chicken Coating

If you love the fried chicken from Church's then try this recipe for their coating mix.


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hellman's mayonnaise

Hellman's Mayonnaise

Whether you prefer making all your condiments from scratch or you just need some mayo in a pinch, this Hellman's copycat is spot on. Pro-tip: stir in a bit of sriracha for a spicy...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for godfather's chicago-style deep-dish pizza

Godfather's Chicago-Style Deep-Dish Pizza

Bring the city's famous deep dish pie right to your table. A crispy crust, melted mozzarella and tangy tomato sauce is guaranteed to knock this one out of the...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for dog 'n suds coney sauce

Dog 'N Suds Coney Sauce

Slow-simmered ground beef Coney sauce makes a tantalizing topping for hot dogs. It's a little sweet, a little spicy and a lot delicious.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cherry coke

Cherry Coke

This grenadine and maraschino cherry infused cola is an awesome drink - alone or as a mixer in a cocktail.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for boston market creamed spinach

Boston Market Creamed Spinach

One bite of this rich and creamy copycat spinach dish and you'll know why it's so popular at Boston Market!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for durkee's famous sauce

Durkee's Famous Sauce

Durkee's sauce is a great alternative to mayonnaise on sandwiches and burgers. It's made similarly but has a unique flavor all its own.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cinnabon rolls made with vanilla pudding mix

Cinnabon Rolls Made With Vanilla Pudding Mix

Cinnabon is famous for their perfect cinnamon rolls with creamy icing. Now you can be famous too with your friends and family for copying their recipe at...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cinnabon cinnamon roll

Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll

Cinnabon made the cinnamon roll popular again and this recipe is a dead ringer for the ones you get at the mall.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for taco bell lime sauce

Taco Bell Lime Sauce

This copycat Taco Bell lime sauce blends lime juice and fresh cilantro with a creamy base, perfect for enhancing various dishes quickly.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for boston market squash casserole

Boston Market Squash Casserole

This copycat Boston Market squash casserole is a family favorite with cornbread crumbles, melty cheddar cheese, and a zucchini-yellow squash duo. So tasty and easy.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for dairy queen ice cream

Dairy Queen Ice Cream

Dairy Queen is a popular ice cream chain, known for its Blizzard treats. What you may not know is that you can make your own Dairy Queen ice cream at home!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for white castle slider bun

White Castle Slider Bun

Do you love the little buns they use at White Castle restaurants? This DIY version can be used for mini hamburgers or other slider-style recipes.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for entenmann's pound cake

Entenmann's Pound Cake

A slice of this copycat Entenmann's pound cake is the perfect way to end a meal, or to enjoy as a snack. The rich, dense cake is moist and flavorful, with a hint of lemon or...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for boston market tortellini salad

Boston Market Tortellini Salad

Made with salt, seasoned salt, dry Caesar Dressing mix, water, cheese tortellini, Caesar dressing, mayonnaise, red bell pepper, white wine vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for gardenburger

Gardenburger

Bulgur, soaked oats and mushrooms help make this Gardenburger clone a hearty veggie patty. Brown them, bake them, then load them up with toppings!

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for mccormick montreal steak seasoning

McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning

Copy the famous steak seasoning mixture at home with this recipe. Keep it on hand anytime you want to add a pop of flavor to steaks, pork chops, burgers, etc.


Time:   under 30 minutes




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