Copy Cat Recipes: C - Restaurants and Brands

Made with just a few simple ingredients, this rice dish is bursting with flavor. The cilantro and lime give the rice a fresh taste, while the basmati rice provides a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

This coffee cake has a moist, tender crumb with subtle cinnamon flavor with brown sugar and buttermilk. A sweet streusel topping finishes it off.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Not quite chili and not quite beans and rice, this black bean stew is in a category of its own. Call it what you will, it all works great together.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Great dinner and great excuse to buy a new bottle of bourbon. The bourbon marinade with white grape juice, teriyaki sauce, and seasonings is where all the flavorful magic...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

This pecan pie recipe, inspired by Colonel Sanders, brings together familiar ingredients in a way that's both simple and effective. It's a classic holiday dessert.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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The easiest, cheesiest dip you could imagine. Ground beef, tomatoes, with chiles and Velveeta cheese make up a meaty and substantial queso that's perfect on game day with a bowl...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Chicken is one of the best things on Chipotle's menu, and one of the best additions to burrito bowls to pack them with filling protein. This copycat is all...

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

Battered chicken breasts are quickly pan fried and finished in the oven; lemony sauce made with white wine and garlic poured over the chicken gives the dish its name.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

This simple copycat recipe from Chili's is made with chicken, margarita mix, and black pepper - that's it! You can either grill or pan sear the chicken.

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

These crispy, crunchy chicken fingers aren't on the menu anymore at Chili's but you can still make them at home!

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with pecans, almonds, walnuts, vanilla wafers, butter, cream cheese, sugar, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

The perfect hot dessert when apple season comes around. Skillet-simmered apples in a thick, pie-spiced glaze go down an absolute treat with a cool spoonful of ice cream.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Chili's removed this dessert from the menu quite a while ago but you can still make this decadent treat at home with this copycat version.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

For spring rolls loaded up with bright flavors, look no further. Sweet mango combined with fresh herbs and sprouts definitely makes it seem like winter is gone and spring...


Time:   30-60 minutes

They're called the Cheesecake Factory, of course they make good cheesecake! Gingersnap crust, creamy pumpkin cheesecake filling, and a candied pecan topping make...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with brown sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, sugar, whipping cream

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

The pumpkin filling with ginger and molasses is on point, but the scratch-made crust really takes this copycat pie to new heights.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

It's probably worth taking a look at a Caesar salad from a place with Caesar in the name. In fact, with the coddled egg on top of the salad it's hard to not pay...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with rolled oats, water, molasses, caramel coloring, malted barley flour, bread flour, whole wheat flour, bran, brown sugar, oat bran

Method:   bread machine
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with Parmesan cheese, fish sauce, egg noodles, butter, garlic, oyster sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sugar, Marsala wine, heavy cream, vanilla extract, marsala wine, coffee, dark rum

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with salt, ham hocks, sugar, water, dry pinto beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with white pepper, sourdough croutons, Granny Smith apples, dried tarragon, parsley, chicken breasts, apple juice, brandy, whiskey

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with water, corn starch, brown sugar, soy sauce, fresh ginger, garlic, lime juice, lemon juice, crushed red pepper flakes

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with carrots, salt, eggs, water, sugar, flour, vanilla extract, ground nutmeg, butter, walnuts

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with olive oil or vegetable oil, onions, bell pepper, garlic, red pepper flakes, bay leaves, sugar, salt, tomato paste, fresh claw crab meat

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with cayenne pepper, salt, white vinegar, green onions, Tabasco sauce, celery, ketchup, yellow mustard, garlic, eggs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with green bell pepper, red bell pepper, tomato, garlic, crawfish tails, heavy whipping cream, fettucine pasta, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with salt, pizza dough mix, chocolate pudding mix, brown sugar, sugar, flour, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with whole milk, vegetable oil, water, chicken bouillon, butter, flour, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with tomatoes with green chiles, orange juice, tequila, vegetable oil, lime juice, honey, garlic, pork tenderloin, chicken breast, beef tenderloin, or flank steak...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with cheddar cheese, black pepper, cooked ham, sourdough bread, eggs, evaporated milk, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with white onion, green bell pepper, garlic, bay leaves, oregano, tomato puree, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, beef stock

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Every Coney Island shop has their own unique flavor of sauce. This version is made without any tomatoes or tomato sauce (also known as Detroit style).

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with yellow onion, carrots, celery, mushrooms, chicken broth, flour, dried tarragon, dried thyme, white pepper, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sour cream, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, soy sauce, cayenne pepper, cumin, Japanese eggplants, pizza dough, red onion, fresh cilantro, fresh...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with milk, salt, baking powder, margarine, masa harina, sugar, water, corn, cornmeal

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with ground cloves, ground allspice, cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract, eggs, lemon juice

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

This Costco chicken bake features a blend of chicken, cheese, and bacon, all rolled in fresh pizza dough for an easy family meal.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with tortilla chips, cilantro, canned tuna, pickled jalapenos, onion, mayonnaise


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with Danish blue cheese, sour cream, dry mustard, black pepper, sea salt, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise


Time:   over 5 hours

Made with garlic, yellow onions, carrot, chilhuacle chilis, pasilla chilis, guajillo chilis, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, oregano, chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with fudge sauce, Nabisco chocolate wafers, butter, coffee ice cream


Time:   over 5 hours

Made with pecans or walnuts, flour, butter, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, coffee extract, cinnamon, eggs, cocoa powder

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with pizza crust, salt, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, flour, black pepper, olive oil, garlic, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella cheese, Asiago cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with red wine, brown gravy, filet mignon, salt and pepper, bacon, green bell pepper, onion, tomato sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with buttermilk, sour cream, cucumbers, olive oil, white wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, dill, sugar, salt


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with chicken broth, margarine, onion, celery, cornbread, biscuits, dried parsley, poultry seasoning, sage, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with bay leaf, fresh thyme, black peppercorns, white wine, heavy cream, butter, salt, black pepper, fresh halibut

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes