Copy Cat Recipes: M - Restaurants and Brands

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

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 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

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

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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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

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

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

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

Made with fresh parsley, potatoes, onions, celery, salt, half and half, butter or margarine, sharp Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

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

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

A blend of chilled orzo, grilled chicken, and colorful toppings creates a balanced, easy-to-make salad. This dish can be prepared ahead of time, making it a...


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Picture this: you're twirling capellini like a pro and soaking up all the zesty goodness of a lemon butter sauce. This copycat recipe for scaloppine di pollo is...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

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

A creamy lemon butter sauce enhances the flavors of shrimp, mushrooms, and pine nuts in this copycat Macaroni Grill pasta recipe. Quick to prepare, this dish takes...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Peach bellinis are the next step up from mimosas. Peach nectar with a touch of grenadine turns chilled champagne into a fruity and attractive summer drink.


Time:   under 30 minutes