40 Must Try Copycat Restaurant Recipes
Eating out can be so expensive these days especially if you have a big family to feed.
It might not be a lot easier, but it’s definitely cheaper to make things from home most times.
You will find copy copycat recipes from some of the most popular places. From fast food to casual dine in restaurants. There is something here for everyone!
Also see: 10 Yummy Burger Recipes To Try
Olive Garden 5 Cheese Ziti is loaded with cheese and layered with Marinara and Alfredo Sauce. This gooey cheesy copycat dish is simple to prepare but so hearty and delicious. Want a fun and filling recipe, these Open Faced Sloppy Joes are full of flavor and super filling. Kids and adults alike adore them! The original Chipotle Chicken Panini Sandwich, like the one Panera Bread, used to grill before it got discontinued. Pull out your panini press and layer your bread with pulled chicken, smoky bacon, tomatoes, cheese, and the best homemade chipotle sauce any sandwich recipe should have when made with bacon! A mini slider version of the viral Popeye's Spicy Chicken Sandwiches. Perfect for parties, game days, and cookouts, these little handheld sandwiches are smoky, spicy, and that chicken is super tender with a crispy crunch. Mexican Pizza from Taco Bell combines two classic dishes - tacos and pizza! What more could you ask for?! As if a taco wasn't already good enough now it's in the form of a pizza. Mexican Pizza is a cross between a quesadilla and a pizza. You have to try this better than takeout copycat recipe! These Southwest Egg Rolls are packed with flavorful chicken, veggies, and cheese and served with creamy avocado ranch dipping sauce. The Chicken Little is supposed to be on a super soft roll, rather than a seeded slider bun. It was also a chicken patty, reminiscent of a school cafeteria lunch. And it had a good dollop of mayo, no lettuce. This copycat McDonald's McChicken sandwich tastes so good it might cause a lawsuit. Just kidding. But it does taste pretty damn close and it is simple to make at home. A tasty and fun make-at-home restaurant recipe, this Chick fil A Grilled Chicken Sandwich has serious flavor, saves you money, and is a delicious sandwich for whenever that takeout craving is calling. This recipe for slow cooker beef and cheddar sandwiches is the Arby's copycat you've been waiting for! Low and slow cooked chuck roast smothered in Arby's sauce topped with cheese sauce piled high on an onion bun. It's an easy way to recreate everyone's favorite takeout at home! With its tender chicken, perfectly balanced sauce, and aromatic spices, this Black Pepper Chicken recipe will transport your taste buds to the popular restaurant without having to leave your kitchen! Using simple ingredients, learn how to make this classic homemade version with little effort and maximum taste! This Cracker Barrel Country Fried Steak Recipe is as Southern as it gets in your home kitchen in 45 minutes! This chicken lettuce wrap recipe is a copycat of a restaurant favorite. It’s fresh and filling and takes just 20 minutes to make!! Copycat Red Lobster Crab Alfredo. You will love this classic Alfredo recipe with pieces of crab meat. A copycat recipe for Pizza Hut breadsticks, made from scratch. Chewy, buttery, loaded with seasonings and an easy dipping sauce! It’s so much cheaper to make right at home and it tastes a million times better too! It's easy to make these crave-worthy Copycat Fried Pickles at home! This Cream Cheese Rangoon Recipe is better than the Panda Express Cream Cheese Rangoons! Crisp on the outside and creamy on the inside, making such a yummy appetizer! Now you can make the ever-popular Applebee’s Asian Chicken Salad recipe at home with this copycat recipe. Save money, but with the same delicious results! You should make this cheesecake at home! Tasting like the Cheesecake Factory menu favorite, this Copycat Cheesecake Factory Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe is easy to make at home. The best pumpkin pie cheesecake! Make pumpkin cheesecake for your next party or potluck. This copycat of Chili's chicken enchilada soup tastes just like the restaurant's version. It's a new favorite dinner meal! A delicious sourdough and beef patty melt topped with two types of cheese, tangy sauce and optional caramelized onions. A copycat recipe that you can make at home in less than 20 min. And the homemade version tastes 10000x better! Ruth's Chris Copycat Sweet Potato Casserole is an awesome side dish that everyone will love. It is easy and a great make ahead too. Yummy! One of my favorite restaurants to eat at is Olive Garden and I love making some of their dishes at home. It not only saves on money but it usually tastes better. This toasted ravioli is one of my favorite dishes and it’s actually very easy to make. It’s crispy and full of flavor. Enjoy! Make cheesy, garlicky cheddar bay biscuits just Red Lobster in the comfort of your own home with this recipe. This Chicken and Wild Rice Soup tastes just like Panera’s but you don’t have to leave your house! Creamy soup with wild rice, chicken, and veggies. The whole family will love this one! Dairy Queen Dude is a chicken fried steak sandwich that’s a tasty take on your everyday hamburger. Skip the line at the store and make your own (for a fraction of the price). These copy cat TGI Friday's green bean fries taste just like they do at the restaurant! These Copycat KFC Biscuits are a super simple, delicious side for any meal of the day! They’re incredibly easy to make and are perfect for meals year-round! If you are a fan of Texas Roadhouse you are going to LOVE this CopyCat Texas Roadhouse Rolls with Cinnamon Honey Butter Recipe. Panera Bread Baked Potato Soup is a wonderful creamy soup that will warm your soul. It is filled with cream cheese, potato chunks, and bits of smoky bacon. You will soon fall in love with this recipe. Make everyone’s favorite dish right at home – it’s budget-friendly and it looks so fancy without any of the hard work! Replicate Longhorn’s famous Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe right at home with this easy copycat recipe! The chicken starts off in a flavorful marinade before being seared in a skillet or grilled. It’s then topped with a delicious Parmesan crust and oven baked. This Stuffed Chicken Marsala Recipe from Olive Garden is easy to make at home with the exact recipe from the restaurant itself! Learn how to make a mouth-watering copycat version of Outback Steakhouse's Alice Springs Chicken with mushrooms, crispy bacon, and melty Monterey Jack cheese glazed with honey mustard sauce. These chicken minis are a delicious breakfast or meal any time of the day! These are hands down the best cheeseburgers I’ve ever had! They’re juicy, melty, and full of flavor. Have a napkin handy, because you’re sure to make a mess of yourself with these amazing burgers! Don’t be frightened if this looks like a lot of steps – these burgers cook in no time are super easy to whip up! The best homemade cinnamon rolls ever! If you love gooey cinnamon buns, THIS is the recipe with the secret ingredient that makes all the difference.
