CDKitchen, it's what's cooking online!
  • contact the CDKitchen helpdesk

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.



jump to the recipes


copy cat recipe finder

 
Enter a word or two in the box to find recipes within the copy cat section. You can search the title, ingredients, or entire recipe by selecting the appropriate option.

Recipes  /   copycat recipes
recipe for black eyed pea broccoli cheese soup

Black Eyed Pea Broccoli Cheese Soup

Made with black pepper, fresh broccoli, salt, cornstarch, water, half and half, Velveeta cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for border grill oaxacan chocolate mocha cake

Border Grill Oaxacan Chocolate Mocha Cake

Made with pecan, vanilla extract, sour cream, bittersweet chocolate, butter, eggs, instant espresso coffee powder, heavy cream, powdered sugar

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for commander's palace oysters trufant

Commander's Palace Oysters Trufant

Made with Creole seafood seasoning, heavy cream, freshly shucked oysters

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for california pizza kitchen's white balsamic provencal salad

California Pizza Kitchen's White Balsamic Provencal Salad

Made with dried herbs, salt, lemon zest, black pepper, olive oil, romaine lettuce, arugula, red cabbage


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for el charro's chile rellenos

El Charro's Chile Rellenos

Made with green chiles, cheddar or jack cheese, eggs, flour, salt, black pepper, oil, taco sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

get our recipe newsletters!
Get our daily recipe newsletter!

Every day we send out a featured recipe and our editor's favorite picks. Don't miss out!


recipe for el durango enchiladas ranchero

El Durango Enchiladas Ranchero

Made with Monterey jack cheese, mild green chili enchilada sauce, cream cheese, corn tortillas, onion, chicken

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for beaches and sandals' rice and beans

Beaches and Sandals' Rice and Beans

Made with salt and ground black pepper, sugar, salt, water, dried kidney beans, coconut milk, garlic, scallions, fresh thyme, rice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bennigan's onion soup

Bennigan's Onion Soup

Made with Parmesan cheese, Swiss cheese, French bread, white onions, butter, corn oil, flour, chicken broth, beef broth

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for keebler almond shortbread cookies

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

recipe for anthony's key lime pie

Anthony's Key Lime Pie

Made with graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, butter, sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, key lime juice, whipped cream, lime slices and mint sprigs

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for red lobster's citrus couscous

Red Lobster's Citrus Couscous

Made with mandarin oranges, couscous, water, fresh dill, fresh mint, salt, white pepper, brown sugar, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for rainwater's on kettner white chocolate lasagna

Rainwater's On Kettner White Chocolate Lasagna

Made with fresh mint, sweetened whipped cream, semisweet chocolate chips, white baking chips, shortening, chocolate ice cream, creamy peanut butter...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for stuffing like boston market

Stuffing Like Boston Market

Made with unseasoned croutons, carrots, mushrooms, chicken broth, celery, sage, poultry seasoning, chicken bouillon granules, butter, English muffins

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for white gull inn cracked black pepper crusted new york strip with whiskey cream sauce

White Gull Inn Cracked Black Pepper Crusted New York Strip with Whiskey Cream Sauce

Made with salt, Worcestershire sauce, whipping cream, black peppercorns, New York strip steaks, butter, whiskey

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for kit kat bars

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

recipe for lone star rice

Lone Star Rice

Made with fresh cilantro, water, garlic powder, green bell pepper, oil, long grain rice, tomatoes with green chiles, turmeric, cumin, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for la quinta spinach rockefeller

La Quinta Spinach Rockefeller

Made with oysters, spinach, garlic, olive oil, anise-flavored liqueur, salt and freshly ground black pepper, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for lake austin spa tamale soup

Lake Austin Spa Tamale Soup

Made with garlic, chicken stock, diced tomato, tomato puree, zucchini, corn, garbanzo beans, adobo paste, masa harina de maiz

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for red lobster's grilled shrimp kabobs

Red Lobster's Grilled Shrimp Kabobs

Made with salt and pepper, butter, garlic, onion, tomatoes, zucchini, shrimp

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beans & barley restaurant's egg salad

Beans & Barley Restaurant's Egg Salad

Made with white pepper, eggs, mayonnaise, celery seed, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for luby's cafeteria italian chicken breast

Luby's Cafeteria Italian Chicken Breast

Made with grated parmesan cheese, vegetable oil, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, Mozzarella cheese, flour, dried parsley, Parmesan cheese, Italian...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tony's at disney world lasagna

Tony's At Disney World Lasagna

Made with Spanish paprika, tomato puree, lasagna noodles, water, olive oil, ricotta cheese, egg, Tabasco sauce, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for greystone bakery mocha kahlua brownies

Greystone Bakery Mocha Kahlua Brownies

Made with butter, eggs, sugar, instant coffee, water, flour, walnuts, semisweet chocolate

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for los patios shrimp salad

Los Patios Shrimp Salad

Made with lemon juice, salt, shrimp, celery, white pepper, celery salt, mayonnaise


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for outback steakhouse queensland chicken & shrimp

Outback Steakhouse Queensland Chicken & Shrimp

Made with milk, butter, cream, poultry seasoning, cayenne, white pepper, onion powder, white wine, garlic powder, linguine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for blue mesa grill grilled jicama slaw

Blue Mesa Grill Grilled Jicama Slaw

Made with oil, jicama, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, red cabbage, green cabbage, garlic, shallot

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for sonic drive-in fritos chili cheese wraps

Sonic Drive-In Fritos Chili Cheese Wraps

Made with flour tortillas, onions, chili, corn chips, cheddar cheese

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for dave and buster's california turkey wrapper

Dave And Buster's California Turkey Wrapper

Made with avocado, flour tortilla, Roma tomato, ranch salad dressing, ham, turkey, lettuce, Swiss cheese, bacon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for connie stevens' italian meat sauce

Connie Stevens' Italian Meat Sauce

Made with water, onion, garlic, sweet basil, olive oil, salt and pepper, ground beef, tomato puree, tomato sauce, tomato paste

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for old holland inn's chilled pineapple peach soup

Old Holland Inn's Chilled Pineapple Peach Soup

Made with mint, lime, peaches, pineapple, orange juice, pineapple juice, plain yogurt, white wine, lemon juice


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for buca di beppo's mozzarella caprese

Buca Di Beppo's Mozzarella Caprese

Made with salt, oregano, garlic, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, roasted red bell pepper,, roasted yellow bell pepper, fresh basil, olive oil


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for olive garden's marinated peppers

Olive Garden's Marinated Peppers

Made with fresh parsley, fresh basil, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper, bread

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for putney inn's pinto bean ice cream with navy and black bean biscotti

Putney Inn's Pinto Bean Ice Cream With Navy And Black Bean Biscotti

Made with half and half, egg yolks, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, dried cherries, cranberry juice, butter, sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for alfalfa restaurant sour cream bean burritos

Alfalfa Restaurant Sour Cream Bean Burritos

Made with salt and pepper, crushed tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beans & barley dutch apple bread pudding

Beans & Barley Dutch Apple Bread Pudding

Made with Granny Smith apples, eggs, whipping cream, milk, honey, vanilla extract, butter, brown sugar, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for red rooster tavern clam cakes

Red Rooster Tavern Clam Cakes

Made with flour, sugar, baking powder, eggs, milk, clam broth, clams, oil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for st. paul grill's chicken pepper noodle soup

St. Paul Grill's Chicken Pepper Noodle Soup

Made with celery, carrots, yellow onion, garlic, all-purpose flour, black pepper, poultry seasoning, basil, chicken broth, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bavarian wurst haus berliner (potato leek soup)

Bavarian Wurst Haus Berliner (Potato Leek Soup)

Made with white pepper, heavy cream, half-and-half or milk, butter, leeks, onion, potatoes, veal or beef stock, salt, marjoram

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for olive garden's tomato and mozzarella caprese

Olive Garden's Tomato And Mozzarella Caprese

Made with tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, mozzarella or buffalo mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, sea salt or kosher salt, dry oregano, black pepper, olive oil


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for river run restaurant meat loaf

River Run Restaurant Meat Loaf

Made with celery, garlic, ground beef, ground pork, andouille sausage, bread crumbs or crushed saltines, salt, white pepper, dried basil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for california pizza kitchen's pumpkin cheesecake

California Pizza Kitchen's Pumpkin Cheesecake

Made with flour, cardamom, cinnamon, ground cloves, ginger, nutmeg, sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for disney's wilderness lodge's whispering canyon cafe's triple chocolate moose stampede

Disney's Wilderness Lodge's Whispering Canyon Cafe's Triple Chocolate Moose Stampede

Made with water, Kahlua, semisweet chocolate, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, bittersweet chocolate, heavy whipping...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for red lobster's tartar sauce

Red Lobster's Tartar Sauce

Made with salt, carrot, mayonnaise-style salad dressing, sour cream, confectioner's sugar, white onion, sweet pickle relish


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bea arthur's fried green tomatoes

Bea Arthur's Fried Green Tomatoes

Made with vegetable oil, green tomatoes, sour cream, cayenne pepper, pepper, salt, sugar, cornmeal

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cucina's restaurant custard bread pudding with caramel sauce

Cucina's Restaurant Custard Bread Pudding With Caramel Sauce

Made with whipping cream, milk, eggs, egg yolk, vanilla extract, sugar, white bread crusts, croissants and/or Danish

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chipotle mexican grill braised pork shoulder

Chipotle Mexican Grill Braised Pork Shoulder

Made with dried chipotle chiles, bay leaves, whole cloves, fresh oregano, cumin powder, garlic, tomatoes, onion, olive oil, pork shoulder

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for disney's butterscotch creme brulee

Disney's Butterscotch Creme Brulee

Made with light corn syrup, butterscotch sauce, butterscotch flavored schnapps, heavy cream, egg yolks, light brown sugar, sugar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for bally's filet mignon with bordeaux butter

Bally's Filet Mignon With Bordeaux Butter

Made with salt, unsalted butter, sugar, fresh basil, shallots, fresh thyme, white pepper, Bordeaux wine, filets mignon

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for threadgill's garlic cheese grits

Threadgill's Garlic Cheese Grits

Made with yellow onion, garlic, water, salt, grits, milk, eggs, butter, American cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for woodstock inn & resort sweet potato bisque

Woodstock Inn & Resort Sweet Potato Bisque

Made with whipped cream, salt and pepper, sweet potatoes, chicken stock, ground nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, cloves, maple syrup, heavy cream, dry sherry

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





About CDKitchen

Online since 1995, CDKitchen has grown into a large collection of delicious recipes created by home cooks and professional chefs from around the world. We are all about tasty treats, good eats, and fun food. Join our community of 200K+ members - browse for a recipe, submit your own, add a review, or upload a recipe photo.