Copycat Recipes & Restaurant Favorites

Fresh-squeezed juice is the way to go for orange smoothies. This healthy Jamba Juice copycat is equal parts citrusy and creamy thanks to plenty of vanilla frozen yogurt.


Time:   under 30 minutes

A clone recipe of the soft dinner rolls from the Golden Corral restaurant. The rolls are made with yeast, sugar, butter, flour, egg, and milk.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with black or pinto beans, grilled chicken, cheese, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, avocados, jalapeno


Time:   under 30 minutes

One of the best cookies ever! They are huge and full of chocolate chunks. If you love chocolate chip cookies, then you definitely need to try out these...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This dip is a hit at Houston's restaurant and it will be an even bigger hit at your next party!

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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When little ones are under the weather, sometimes all they need is a little Pedialyte-type drink. This magic elixir can help them feel better in no time!


Time:   under 30 minutes

Can't decide between sweet potato pie and pecan pie? Why not combine them and throw in a creamy bourbon sauce for good measure!

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with milk, egg yolks, butter, sugar, flour, salt, baking soda, whipping cream, vanilla extract, egg whites

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Blend the nostalgia of a classic milkshake with the holiday allure of eggnog, and you've got yourself the ultimate indulgent sipper.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Make your own rich and creamy homemade fudge ice cream with this easy Ben & Jerry's inspired recipe. Chocolate lovers, are you ready?

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with all-purpose flour, butter, baking soda, kosher salt, vanilla extract, almond extract, sugar, light brown sugar, dark brown sugar, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Cracker Barrel is famous for their hash brown casserole made with frozen shredded potatoes, cream of chicken soup, and Colby cheese.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Clams, potatoes, half and half, and a special spice blend make up a chowdah that'll transport you straight to New England.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Ground chicken is simmered in a spicy sauce and served over Asian egg noodles, just like at P.F. Chang's

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This copycat spiced mayo will become one of your go-to condiments. Horseradish, ketchup, and cayenne turn ordinary mayo into a delightful dip for anything fried.


Time:   under 30 minutes

When you need a rich, creamy dressing as a dip for wings and veggies or for a wedge salad, look no further.


Time:   2-5 hours

Make this classic potent cocktail just like Applebee's does. Four spirits, sweet and sour, and a splash of cola make up the drink.


Time:   under 30 minutes

O'Charley's is known far and wide for their awesome baked potato soup. This copycat recipe gets rave reviews and some speculate it's even better than the original...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

The Rainforest Cafe, another restaurant chain owned by Landry's, is wildly famous for this recipe. It's a blend of chicken, shrimp, sausage, and pasta in a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Just three simple ingredients go into this copycat version of the popular dipping sauce served at Red Lobster. Goes great with coconut shrimp!


Time:   under 30 minutes

Try your hand at making Chili's Monterey Chicken! This tasty recipe features juicy chicken breast smothered in cheese and bacon. Ready in under 20 minutes, it's an excellent...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

This pasta favorite from CPK has a hefty dose of tequila in the sauce that gives it its signature flavor.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Ever wondered how Cracker Barrel churns out those delicious biscuits and gravy? Wonder no more with this simple version you can make at home.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

You may know Al Roker from television, but what he's really famous for is his "spectacular" chili. It's made with a combination of chuck steak, hot italian...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with mayonnaise-type salad dressing, chicken breasts, chicken bouillon cubes, chunk chicken, dill pickle relish, onion, celery, mayonnaise, sour cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

The secret to copying Noah's Ark's famous clam chowder is using two kinds of soup mixed with clams, sauteed onions, and a lot of rich half-and-half.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

This copy cat version of TGIFriday's popular dressing is made from a blend of mustard and honey mixed with mayonnaise and sour cream. Great as a dressing...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Cafe style mac and cheese loaded with Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Parmesan cheeses and a secret ingredient.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

We love P.F. Chang's! And this copycat version of their kung pao shrimp is spot on!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This copycat from Red Lobster starts with basic mashed potatoes but adds both heavy cream and sour cream for an extra-creamy texture and uses white Cheddar...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

The combination of ingredients replicate the flavor of an Asian pear, just like they serve at P.F. Chang's. Be sure to tip your bartender!


Time:   under 30 minutes

This simple sauce copies what TGIFriday's serves and can be used on pasta or as a dipping sauce for breadsticks or fried ravioli!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Bake this chocolate bundt cake for a dessert that's full of rich flavors and topped with gooey hot fudge. Perfect for any occasion or just because you deserve...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Making guacamole from scratch is simple and it tastes so much better than store-bought. Plus, avocados are healthy making this snack an all-around winner!


Time:   under 30 minutes

Why go out when you can whip up your own buffalo ranch sauce at home? This Little Caesar's copycat is a game changer for wings, veggies, and pretty much anything...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Dive into rustic comfort with a copycat for Amish Kitchen's corn potato chowder. A dish that turns "less is more" into "more is delicious."

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Fire up the ice cream maker. This Ben and Jerry's copycat vanilla keeps it simple and elegant. You'll soon be on your way to the freshest ice cream you've ever...


Time:   2-5 hours

You're going to want to put this marvelous mango and charred onion salsa on everything from fish tacos to tortilla chips.

Method:   outdoor grill, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

This crab salad made with imitation crab, green onions, and mayo is a close facsimile to the one you find at Albertson's grocery store.


Time:   2-5 hours

This creole style crockpot batch loaded with beef, kidney beans, and tomatoes is a keeper. Perfect for cold Sundays at the end of the NFL season.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Deep fried shrimp are coated in mayonnaise, sweet Thai chili sauce, and sriracha to make a close copycat version of Bonefish Grill's popular recipe.

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

This is the barbecue sauce that P.F. Chang uses on their short ribs appetizer. It's sweet and tangy with lots of Asian flavors.


Time:   under 30 minutes

This copy cat version of Applebee's popular drink is indeed, a perfect margarita! Use good brands of tequila and sweet and sour mix (or make your own) for best results.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Bruschetta is the way to go for easy appetizers. This Buca Di Beppo copycat is a keeper - tomatoes, onion, and fresh basil on top of garlic-toasted bread.

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

You might think that Cracker Barrel has some crazy secret ingredient that makes their carrot side dish so delicious. It is a secret ingredient but it's not...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Fantastic fried flounder is only one recipe away. Cornmeal, black pepper, and paprika give this fish a crispy crust. Perfect fish for a sandwich with tartar sauce...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Recreate O'Charley's comforting chicken harvest soup at home with this rich blend of chicken stock, fresh veggies, melt-in-your-mouth chicken, and tender egg noodles.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Apple cobbler is always a favorite. Surprise your family with this homemade copycat version of Houston's popular dessert.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This sweet potato casserole is the perfect bridge between dinner and dessert. Sweet potatoes mashed with cinnamon, vanilla, and sugar are baked with a...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This copycat recipe will give you light and fluffy biscuits just like you get at Cracker Barrel restaurants.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes