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
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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Boston Market Squash Casserole
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
Pizza Hut Dessert Pizza
Made with active dry yeast, pie filling, flour, brown sugar, quick-cooking oats, butter or margarine, cinnamon
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
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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
Bisquick Without Shortening
This recipe is the perfect way to save money and have control over the ingredients in your baking mix. You can easily make a double or triple batch to have on hand for when...
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Lipton Dry Onion Soup Mix
Onion soup mix is a common ingredient in many recipes. Make your own and keep it on hand with this simple recipe made with dehydrated onion flakes, beef bouillon granules, and...
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Dairy Queen-Style Hard Chocolate Sauce
Love the chocolate dipped cones at Dairy Queen? Make your own chocolate sauce that hardens on the ice cream with just three simple ingredients.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
A&W Burgers
Copycat versions of the entire family of A&W burgers like the Papa Burger, Mama Burger, and Teen Burger (plus onion rings and chili dogs!)
Method: microwave, indoor grill, oven, outdoor grill
Time: 30-60 minutes
Homemade Cheese Whiz
Sometimes the cheese world gets too crazy and you just want some cheese whiz. This home remedy is made with American cheese, evaporated milk and egg yolks.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 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
Taco Bell Bell Burgers
Taco Bell created the "Bell Burger" in the mid-1960s to compete with the popular hamburger fast food chains.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Taco Bell Chili Cheese Burrito
Copy the famous burrito from Taco Bell. Check out the reviews from others on how to dress it up even more!
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls
Make the famous Cinnabon rolls using a bread machine and this recipe.
Method: oven, bread machine
Time: 2-5 hours
Boboli Pizza Crust
Boboli makes a unique pizza crust that has become very popular over the past few years. Now you can copy their crust at home with this simple recipe.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Hamburger Helper Seasoning Mix
This seasoning mix is a great way to add some flavor to your ground beef. With just a few ingredients, you can have a meal that will remind you of your favorite...
Time: under 30 minutes
Popeye's Fried Chicken
Love Popeye's fried chicken?
Making Popeye's fried chicken at home is a great way to get the same delicious taste without having to leave the comfort of your own kitchen.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Ben & Jerry's Sweet Cream Base 1
For those seeking nostalgia, this sweet cream base recipe mirrors the beloved Ben & Jerry's style. Made with simple ingredients, these smooth flavors provide a...
Time: 1-2 hours
Aunt Jemima's Pancake Mix
Aunt Jemima's got the syrup down, so you'd better believe she can do pancakes too. A bit of lemon-lime soda in the mix is the key to her light and fluffy cakes. You already...
Time: under 30 minutes
Ben and Jerry's Orange Cream Dream Ice Cream
This orange flavored ice cream is definitely dreamy, Ben and Jerry were spot-on with the name. Try a scoop or two in lemon-lime soda for a fruity version of...
Time: 2-5 hours
Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing
Hidden Valley sets the standard when it comes to ranch dressing. Now you can be the king (or queen) of salad dressings with this homemade copycat version. Let it sit...
Time: over 5 hours
Arby's Apple Turnovers
A homemade version of the popular apple turnovers from the Arby's fast food chain. Made with puff pastry sheets, apples, sugar, and cinnamon and drizzled with a sugar glaze.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Thomas English Muffins
Homemade English muffins take on a wonderful baked flavor you'll never find in the supermarket. A couple of these, fresh-baked and crispy, make a base for a seriously next-level...
Method: oven, microwave
Time: 1-2 hours
Caribou Coffee's Hot Apple Blast
Thought hot apple cider was good already? It may be, but throwing in caramel and cinnamon syrups a la Caribou makes it simply fabulous.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Sara Lee Butter Coffee Cake
Make your own copycat version of Sara Lee's famous butter coffee cake starting with a box of yellow cake mix.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Emeril's Essence (Bayou Blast)
Spice things up in your kitchen with this homemade Emeril's Essence blend. It's a simple yet bold way to keep your culinary flair fresh.
Time: under 30 minutes
Almost Kentucky Fried Chicken
No need for 11 herbs and spices with this easy-to-copy version of KFC's sought after secret recipe.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Stove Top-Like Stuffing Mix
Keep stuffing mix on hand cheaper than the boxed kind. Stuffing cubes are mixed with dried herbs and can be stored until you need it.
Time: under 30 minutes
Emeril Lagasse's Baby Bam Spice Seasoning Mix
Made with celery salt, dried thyme, paprika, salt, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, dried oregano, dried basil
Time: under 30 minutes
KFC Honey Barbecue Wings
These KFC copycat wings are as good as the real thing. Honey BBQ is always a winner, and you can switch up the BBQ sauce to your liking.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
KFC Potato Salad
KFC's potato salad is a delicious, creamy side dish that pairs perfectly with fried chicken. The salad is made with diced potatoes, mayonnaise, pickle relish, and a variety of spices.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Popeye's Cajun Fried Turkey
Fried turkey is one way to make a statement on Thanksgiving. It's just about the best way to get that ultra-crispy skin and moist interior that you're looking for.
Method: deep fryer, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Archway Soft Sugar Cookies
Recreate the classic Archway soft sugar cookies at home with this easy-to-follow copycat recipe. Made with simple ingredients and a hint of nutmeg, these cookies are...
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Dairy Queen Onion Rings
Recreate the classic Dairy Queen onion rings in your own kitchen. Enjoy the sweet crunch of battered Vidalia onions, deep-fried to golden perfection.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Homemade Cheez-Whiz
Cheez-whiz is made from a processed cheese but this copycat version uses real cheddar cheese to get the same rich and creamy results.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Borden's Sweetened Condensed Milk
A copycat version of Borden's brand of sweetened condensed milk. Made with nonfat dry milk powder, sugar, water, and butter.
Time: 1-2 hours
Hershey's Chocolate Syrup
Make your own version of Hershey's brand chocolate syrup at home with just a few simple ingredients.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Panda Express Orange Chicken
Make your favorite Panda Express recipe at home with this easy copycat recipe for orange chicken.
Method: deep fryer, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mr & Mrs T Bold & Spicy Bloody Mary Mix
Skip the bottled Bloody Mary mix next time and make your own. It has just the right balance of spices and is delicious enough to drink without the vodka too.
Time: 30-60 minutes
A & W Onion Rings
The secret to A&W's famous crispy onion rings is in the batter. This copycat version uses tempura mix to give the onion rings a light, crisp coating like you get at the iconic...
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Almost Heinz 57 Sauce
Use this sauce on anything from pork to beef to chicken. This copycat version of Heinz 57 is quick to make and easy to use.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Stouffer's Corn Souffle
A copycat of the popular frozen corn souffle made by Stouffer's. It's made with eggs, creamed corn, sour cream, milk, and a hint of nutmeg.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Albertson's French Bread
Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this copycat French bread recipe brings the Albertson's bakery right into your kitchen.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Cherry Sprite
Like a Shirley Temple but with Sprite instead of ginger ale. Grenadine and maraschino cherry juice are all you need; a splash of vodka turns it into a super simple cocktail.
Time: under 30 minutes
Taco Bell Green Sauce
Taco Bell no longer serves their Verde Sauce (green sauce) but you can still make this beloved condiment at home.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
A&W Coney Island Sauce
Nothing more tragic than a naked hot dog. To really do it right, a healthy ladle of sweet, savory Coney sauce with beef and tomatoes is what you need.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
A homemade version of the popular candy. A chocolate candy shell is made with chocolate chips and filled with sweetened peanut butter.
Method: microwave
Time: 1-2 hours
If you're a fan of the menu at this American chain of restaurants which serves a variety of foods such as burgers, steaks, pasta, and seafood then you'll love this collection of copycat recipes.
Make your mornings a little less hectic with these overnight breakfast recipes. Prep the night before and enjoy a warm, comforting meal in the morning.
Ah, the unassuming envelope of onion soup mix. It's more than just for onion soup (or dip). It adds tremendous flavor (and convenience) in all these recipes.