This copycat pot pie recipe is made with chicken, carrots, celery, onion, and peas in a thickened cream sauce that is baked in a homemade pie crust. Delicious!
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Copy Cat Recipes: M - Restaurants and Brands
This is our section for copy cat recipes from brands and restaurants starting with the letter "m". Favorites include Macaroni Grill, Marie Callender's, McDonald's, Mimi's Cafe, Mansion on Turtle Creek, and Maggiano's.
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Marie Callender's Chicken Pot Pie
Maid-Rite Loose Meat Sandwiches
Maid-Rite is an iconic restaurant name in the midwest. Their loose meat sandwich is a favorite (that you can make at home with this highly rated recipe!)
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Maggiano's House Dressing
Maggiano's Little Italy is a nationwide Italian restaurant chain. Serve this dressing on your favorite salad greens, or on a "chopped" salad like Maggiano's
Time: under 30 minutes
McDonald's Chicken McNuggets
This copycat recipe gets you perfect nuggets every time, fried to just the right golden brown that you remember.
Method: deep fryer
Time: 1-2 hours
McDonald's Chicken Sandwich
No need to wait in the golden arches drive-thru. This classic chicken sandwich copycat recipe will give you your fast food fix right at home. Chances are, you'll be loving...
Method: deep fryer, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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Mimi's Cafe Corn Chowder
The soup is thick and creamy, with just the right amount of sweetness from the corn. The potatoes add a heartiness to the soup, while the celery and onion give it a subtle...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Mike Ditka's Training Table Pot Roast
Who knew a pot roast could be the life of the party? With the addition of red wine and bourbon, this hearty dish from Mike Ditka is your ticket to a thoroughly...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Marie Callender's Potato Cheese Soup
Made with fresh parsley, potatoes, onions, celery, salt, half and half, butter or margarine, sharp Cheddar cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
State Fair Corn Dogs
Hard to pick a more classic fair food than a good old corndog on a stick. A cornmeal batter with honey, flour, and egg turns some ordinary hot dogs into nostalgia-inducing treats.
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
McDonald's Honey Mustard Sauce
It's all about the ratio in this copycat Micky D's sauce. Make up a big batch so you can always have honey mustard on hand for chicken fingers, chicken sandwiches, and...
Time: under 30 minutes
Macaroni Grill's Lemon Butter Sauce
Whip up a little magic in the kitchen with Macaroni Grill's lemon butter sauce. It's like a creamy, lemony dream for your pasta and will have you feeling like an...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
McDonald's Hot Mustard Sauce For Nuggets
Ever wondered how to give your chicken nuggets a gourmet twist? Try this tangy sauce inspired by your favorite fast-food joint.
Time: under 30 minutes
McDonald's Sweet And Sour Sauce For Nuggets
Love the nuggets and sweet & sour from the golden arches? Apricot preserves, Italian dressing, and a couple other add-ins make a fantastic sauce for...
Time: under 30 minutes
Marie Callender's Banana Cream Pie
With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you'll be able to recreate this restaurant favorite in the comfort of your own kitchen, making it the perfect...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Macaroni Grill Insalata Florentine
Made with chicken, Roma tomatoes, pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, black olives, radicchio, orzo pasta, lemon vinaigrette, Parmesan cheese
Time: under 30 minutes
Mueller's Classic Lasagna
Mueller's, a well known brand of pasta, created this classic lasagna recipe made with layers of pasta, beef, sauce, and cheese.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Morton's Caesar Salad
With crisp romaine, parmesan cheese, and crunchy croutons covered in a classic Caesar dressing it's no wonder why Caesar is everyone's favorite go-to salad.
Time: under 30 minutes
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Make your own copycat version of McDonald's filet-o-fish with fried fish topped with tartar sauce, cheese, and served on a hamburger bun.
Method: microwave, deep fryer, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Marie Callender's Sour Cream And Blueberry Pie
Blueberry and apple filling, infused with the tartness of lemon juice, provides a stellar complement to a sweet, creamy topping. It's like pie a la mode...
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Macaroni Grill's Scaloppine di Pollo
Made with butter, chicken breasts, oil and butter, flour, mushrooms, pancetta, artichoke hearts, capellini pasta, capers
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Marie Callender's Chocolate Bottom Coconut Cream Pie
This recipe features a unique chocolate bottom, creamy coconut filling, and a garnish of whipped cream and toasted coconut. No fancy jargon, just...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano Shrimp Carbonara
The shrimp carbonara made with shrimp and penne pasta in a rich Romano cheese sauce isn't on the menu anymore at Mama Melrose's but you can recreate...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
McDonald's Apple Muffins
Quick-to-make apple muffins prepared with a blend of apple pie filling and cake mix. Perfect for busy mornings, these treats bake in just 25-30 minutes and store well for...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Marie Callendar's Honey Butter
Who said butter couldn't be exciting? Marie Callendar's honey butter merges the richness of butter with the sweet allure of honey and the savory kick of bacon for a...
Time: under 30 minutes
Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
Keeping a can of frozen orange juice concentrate in the freezer means you can make more than just orange juice. Try it in a variety of orange-flavored recipes.
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