Copycat Recipes & Restaurant Favorites

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

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

Creamy spinach dips are good in theory, but sometimes they're a bit boring. This Cheddar's copycat makes spinach dip the star of your next party with onion, jalapeno, and green...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This colorful stew named for American country singer, Merle Haggard's song "Rainbow Stew", is loaded with sausage, chicken, beans, and fresh vegetables.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Copy your favorite dip from TGIFriday's with this easy to make recipe. It's a party favorite and can even be made in the microwave.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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One of the most loved foods on the menu at Bill Knapp's was their cheesy potatoes. The restaurants are long gone but you can bring back the dish for your family with...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chopped, sauteed greens mixed with a roux and three types of cheeses may be the furthest spinach has ever strayed from a salad bowl.

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Love the black beans served at Chili's? Try this copycat version, made with only 5 ingredients.

Method:   stovetop
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Another favorite from the 4B's restaurant chain in Montana. Reviewers say to use coffee creamer or half and half in place of the cream for the most authentic flavor.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Who knew banana nut bread could be so fancy? Sour cream, orange juice, and a dash of cinnamon make this loaf a must-bake for any banana bread enthusiast.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

The secret to copying Applebee's chicken wings is to deep fry them first, then bake them in a buttery hot sauce mixture.

Method:   stovetop, oven, deep fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes

This is a great copycat recipe from PF Chang's for their popular shrimp fried rice. It uses pre-cooked shrimp making this a quick dish to prepare.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This P. F. Chang's copycat recipe with stir fried flank steak, carrots and cabbage hits the spot.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Crab meat mixed with creole mustard and creamy mayo makes some absolutely scrumptious cakes. Great appetizer to turn a steak dinner into a surf and turf meal.

Method:   oven
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