Copycat Recipes & Restaurant Favorites

Fix up a nacho snack Don Pablo's style! Crisp tortilla chips are topped with refried beans, cooked chicken, cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, and jalapenos.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

A delicious dessert that has a long history originating in the 19th century. Famous Dave's does right by this southern treat with this recipe.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Three luscious layers of chocolate cake filled with a rich buttercream filling made with meringue powder just like Olive Garden used to serve.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

As Bubba once said,"shrimp is the fruit of the sea." Do him proud with this copycat coconut shrimp from Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. The secret to the recipe is in...

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

If you love a rich and creamy mac and cheese then you'll love this copycat version from the Horseradish Grill

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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You know this appetizer is a huge hit at the Outback Steakhouse so it will definitely go over big when you serve it to your party guests!

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes

This recipe hails from Loretta's Restaurant in Mobile, Alabama. It's just as good without the vodka, too.


Time:   under 30 minutes

This Jack Daniel's honey mustard recipe is perfect for dipping, glazing, or dressing a salad. Made with smooth whiskey, sweet honey, tangy mustard, and horseradish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with heavy cream, lemon juice, white wine, chicken breast halves, Prosciutto ham, fresh sage, olive oil, all-purpose flour, artichoke hearts, capers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Tried and true, this is the fudge you remember from growing up, and probably the only fudge recipe you'll ever need. It's got just the right bite to it and the perfect sweetness.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with all-purpose flour, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, Monterey Jack cheese, butter, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, cumin, black pepper, butter...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Olive Garden may be onto something here. Instead of just a layer of cheese on top of tomato sauce, their Bianco pie has a creamy four-cheese filling below toppings like...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Copy the popular chocolatey dessert from Carraba's. It's made up of chocolate mousse sandwiched between layers of kahlua soaked brownies. Talk about "Death by...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with fresh green beans and a simple yet tasty lemon butter sauce, these copycat green beans from Buca di Beppo are a delicious and easy side dish that pairs well with a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Enhance your seafood dishes with your own homemade Old Bay seasoning blend. This carefully curated blend of herbs and spices will add a new dimension of flavor to your...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with whole milk, eggs, salt, baking soda, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Good cheesecake is pretty much redundant, but this is a REALLY good cheesecake. Citrus peel and vanilla extract add delicious, subtle flavors to a heavenly thick New York...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

This old-fashioned macaroni and cheese is creamy but not overly rich.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Spicy stir fry packed with Thai flavors. Lime juice, fish sauce, and red pepper flakes spice up chicken, tofu, and scrambled eggs for a filling noodle dish that's just as...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Bennigan's may have gone out of business but you can still have their famous potato soup by making this copycat recipe at home!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This copycat recipe for Olive Garden's Zuppa Toscana (Tuscany soup) is made with spicy sausage, potatoes, onion, bacon, kale, and heavy whipping cream.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Make the popular shrimp dish from PF Chang's at home with this copycat recipe. Shrimp is marinated and stir fried along with vegetables and noodles and tossed with a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

If you're looking to impress your friends at the next barbecue, this famous ham has you covered. It brings the perfect blend of smoky and sweet without breaking...

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with egg yolks, sugar, butter, whipping cream, flaked coconut, vanilla extract, pecans

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Stewed with onions, tomatoes, and spices, these pinto beans make a stellar Southwest side dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Recreate the Cheesecake Factory's famous banana cream cheesecake with this simple recipe. A crispy cookie base and a creamy, banana-infused filling...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Krystal's is known for its square hamburgers and distinctive, Southern-style fast food service. This copycat recipe is the perfect way to get your burger fix without having to...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This sandwich is one of the most popular items on the menu at the Rainforest Cafe. The chicken is seasoned with Cajun spices and teriyaki sauce...

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

There's nothing quite like a slice of cheesecake. Luby's has served up their famous cheesecake for more than seven decades. Now you can make it at home!

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

One of the most popular items at Golden Corral is the bourbon chicken. No need to stand in line at the buffet with this copycat recipe.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

It's easy to copy this recipe from Joe's Crab Shack! It simply consists of red potatoes, salt, fresh parsley, and of course, butter!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

A copycat version of the popular restaurant dish. The chicken has a crispy coating and is topped with slices of ham and Swiss cheese and served with a tangy mustard-mayo sauce.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

The white Russian cocktail gained popularity in the late 1990s from the movie, The Big Lebowski. It's a rich and creamy drink made with Kahlua, vodka, and cream.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Try your hand at making this famous Applebee's blondie recipe at home. A blonde brownie with white chocolate chips is topped with a creamy maple butter...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Ground beef, onions, and garlic sauteed in olive oil and mixed into a spiced tomato sauce turn some plain spaghetti into a pleasing pasta dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

French onion soup is unmistakable with its rich flavor and cheesy croutons. Copy Panera's version with this recipe.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Sophia Loren, the Italian film actress, once said "Spaghetti can be eaten most successfully if you inhale it like a vacuum cleaner." We recommend slowly...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with salt and pepper, sour cream, onion, spinach, plum tomatoes, green chiles, cream cheese, Monterey jack cheese, half and half, red wine vinegar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Have a slice of nostalgia with this classic Big Boy's strawberry pie. Made with fresh strawberries and a delicious gelatin glaze, it's a dessert that never goes out of style.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Trisha doesn't overcomplicate her mashed potatoes. Potatoes, milk, butter, and seasoning. Perfection doesn't have to be complex

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with red wine vinegar, olive oil, iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, red onion, pimientos, artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, corn or vegetable oil


Time:   under 30 minutes

The Brown Derby was well known for their cobb salad but you can easily replicate this delicious dish at home with this recipe.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Serve some homemade bar food next time you serve drinks at home. Cheesy fries topped with sour cream, fresh bacon bits, and parsley are perfect alongside some alcohol and...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Here's a salsa that's as easy as it is tasty. It's all blending and no chopping, so it's ideal for making a big batch for parties or game days.


Time:   1-2 hours

Bennigan's may not be around any longer but you can make their popular potato wedges at home. Tender potato bites are topped with cheese, bacon, and green onions and served...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Baker's Fish House in Wagoner, Oklahoma is famous for their onion rings. They are made with a unique buttermilk batter and then deep fried until crisp and golden brown.

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with lime juice, sweet onion, tomatoes, garlic, fresh cilantro, fresh parsley, olive oil, red wine vinegar


Time:   2-5 hours

Patti LaBelle's potato salad is the perfect blend of creamy and tangy, with just the right amount of spice (since you control how much goes into it).


Time:   1-2 hours

Avocados, tomatillos, and jalapeno with sour cream and cilantro make a kickin' creamy sauce that's perfect for dipping tortilla chips or quesadilla slices.


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with powdered sugar, carrots, crushed pineapple, mayonnaise, raisins


Time:   1-2 hours