Made with milk, vanilla extract, sugar, eggs, vanilla instant pudding mix, Cool Whip
Time: 2-5 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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Dairy Queen Ice Cream Pudding Mix Version
Lombardo's Restaurant Pasta Fagioli Soup
Made with salt and pepper, ditallini pasta, celery, red onion, olive oil, pancetta, cannellini beans, red kidney beans, tomatoes
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Panera Bread Five Onion Soup With Scallion And Gruyere Croutons
Made with yellow onions, red onions, shallots, leeks, scallions, garlic, salt and freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, red wine, thyme
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Famous Dave's Blackened Catfish & Shrimp
Made with butter, Cajun seasoning, catfish fillets, shrimp
Method: outdoor grill, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chi Chi's Margarita Marinade
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
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Chevy's Sweet Corn Tamalitos (Corn Cakes)
Made with milk, salt, baking powder, margarine, masa harina, sugar, water, corn, cornmeal
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Red Lobster's Shrimp Salad
Made with cantaloupe, cooked shrimp, lemon juice, mayonnaise, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, celery
Time: 30-60 minutes
Amy Grant's Banana Nut Bread
Made with salt, sugar, butter, eggs, bananas, flour, pecans, baking soda
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Olive Garden Shrimp Primavera
Made with pepper, marjoram, basil, red pepper, lemon juice, crushed tomatoes, Newburg sauce mix, garlic, butter or margarine
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Sunset's on Wayzata Bay Sherry's Coconut Chicken Salad
Made with shredded coconut, bread crumbs, chicken breast, eggs, flour, olive oil, spring greens, artichoke hearts, tomato, hard-boiled eggs
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Fiddle Faddle
Made with mixed nuts, popped popcorn, brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup, salt, butter flavoring, maple flavoring, cream of tartar, baking soda
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
California Pizza Kitchen Grilled Eggplant Cheeseless Pizza
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
Boston Chicken Cranberry Sauce
Made with walnuts, cranberry sauce, orange marmalade, ground ginger, fresh cranberries
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Acapulco's Mexican Rice
Made with salt, onion, long grain rice, ground cumin, lard or chicken fat, chicken broth, tomato juice, diced tomatoes, parsley, garlic
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cracker Barrel Ham and Egg Casserole
Made with cheddar cheese, black pepper, cooked ham, sourdough bread, eggs, evaporated milk, salt
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Commander's Palace Turtle Soup
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
Byerly's Wild Rice Soup
Made with almonds, carrots, celery, wild rice, sugar, MSG, turmeric, bay leaves, chicken broth, bouquet garni
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Publick House Mac And Cheese
Made with white cheddar, macaroni pasta, butter, white onion, flour, nutmeg, whole milk, heavy cream, swiss cheese, asiago cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Olive Garden's Chicken Spiedini With Roasted Potatoes
Made with fresh rosemary, lemon juice, salt, crushed red pepper, bay leaves, garlic, potatoes, olive oil
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
House Of Blues Mediterranean Calamari
Made with milk, Italian parsley, Kalamata olives, calamari, parsley, Parmesan cheese, chili garlic paste, olive oil, lemons
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Ponderosa Steakhouse Seafood Penne Pasta Salad
Made with milk, ranch salad dressing, sour cream, imitation crab meat, onions, green bell peppers, celery, penne pasta
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Jack In The Box's Mini Sirloin Burgers
Made with slider rolls, ground sirloin, black pepper, seasoned salt, onion, American cheese, pickle, peanut oil, ketchup
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
New England Soup Factory's Sweet Potato Chicken Barley Soup
Made with olive oil, Spanish onion, garlic, celery, carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, pearl barley, chicken stock, chicken
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Cafe Poca Cosa Mole de Chilhuacle with Shredded Chicken
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
Red Lobster's Scallops Sauteed in Garlic and Tomatoes
Made with salt and pepper, lemon juice, scallops, flour, butter, garlic, tomatoes, parsley
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Half Shell's Shrimp Bisque
Made with whole tomatoes, cream of mushroom soup, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, water, salad shrimp, flounder, parsley, celery seed, cayenne pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Anne Bancroft's Tamale Pie
Made with onions, green pepper, kidney beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, oregano, cumin, cornmeal, sugar, salt
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Koo Koo Roo (Santa Fe Pasta Salad)
Made with paprika, chili powder, salt, black pepper, Parmesan cheese, yellow corn kernels, cilantro, green onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Local Boyz Fried Rice
This is a copycat recipe of Local Boyz Hawaiian Cafe's fried rice. The kalua pig gives it a distinct Hawaiian flair. It also has bacon and Portuguese sausage making it an extra...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bauder's Pharmacy Peppermint Ice Cream Bars
Made with chocolate sandwich cookies, butter, peppermint ice cream, hot fudge topping
Method: microwave
Time: over 5 hours
Red Lobster's Sesame Ginger Seared Salmon with Asian Vegetables and Noodles
Made with blackened seafood seasoning, sesame ginger sauce, salmon fillets, canola oil, green onions, soba noodles, red bell...
Method: stovetop, microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
Tavern on the Green's Meatloaf
Made with Dijon mustard, dried basil, dried thyme, nutmeg, salt and fresh pepper, ground beef, tomato paste, olive oil, sugar
Time: over 5 hours
Anne Murray's Cherry Cake
Made with milk, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, lemon extract, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Machine Shed Restaurant Baked Potato Soup
Made with bacon, onion, celery, milk, water, chicken base, salt, black pepper, margarine or butter, flour
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Applebee's Chimi Cheesecake
Made with flour tortillas, cream cheese, sugar, flour, eggs, vanilla extract, apples, almond toffee bits
Method: oven, deep fryer
Time: 1-2 hours
Keebler Almond Shortbread Cookies
Made with salt, baking soda, butter, sugar, confectioners' sugar, egg, Butter Buds, vanilla extract, almond extract, cream of tartar
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Yia Yia's Hot Chocolate Souffle
Made with egg yolks, eggs, unsalted butter, bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, sugar, cornstarch
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Union Square Cafe's Caramel Banana Tart
Made with egg yolk, vanilla extract, salt, all-purpose flour, sugar, light corn syrup, butter, bananas
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Sonic Drive-In Fritos Chili Cheese Wraps
Made with flour tortillas, onions, chili, corn chips, cheddar cheese
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Commander's Palace Sour Cream-Pecan Coffee Cake
Made with sour cream, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Ruby Tuesday's Spinach Y Queso Dip
This rich dip is no longer on the menu at Ruby Tuesday but that doesn't mean you have to miss out. This spinach dip is always a hit at parties.
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
411 West Lemon Linguine With Shrimp And Scallops
Made with linguine, oil, large shrimp, medium scallops, dry white wine, Roasted Tomatoes, clam juice, scallions, lemon zest
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Costco Chicken Bake
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
Kit Kat Bars
Made with peanut butter, semisweet chocolate chips, Ritz crackers, graham crackers, brown sugar, sugar, butter or margarine, milk, vanilla extract, butterscotch chips
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Water Street Oyster Bar's Seafood Pasta Jambalaya
Made with green bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, Roma tomatoes, cavatappi pasta, green onion, fresh parsley, canola oil, yellow onion
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Dom Deluise's Outrageous Yum-Yum Cake
Made with baking soda, sugar, egg, butter, sour cream, water, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, semi sweet chocolate chips
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Luby's Meat Loaf
Made with black pepper, saltine crumbs, ground beef, ground pork, eggs, onions, celery, green bell pepper, tomato juice, evaporated milk
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Ralph And Kacoo's Crawfish And Corn Soup
Made with black and cayenne pepper, heavy whipping cream, bacon drippings, whole kernel corn, flour, cream style corn, onion, Ro-Tel tomatoes, garlic, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Kraft Catalina Salad Dressing
Copy this popular salad dressing from Kraft at home with just a few simple ingredients. It's made with vinegar, ketchup, onion, sugar, and oil.
Time: under 30 minutes
Girl Scout's Samoa Cookies
Made with chocolate chips, coconut, shortbread cookies, butter, sugar, corn syrup, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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.
Love the spinach dip at restaurants like TGIFriday's and the Olive Garden? Make it at home with these easy-to-follow copycat recipes.
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.


























































