17 Must-Try Copycat Recipes for Food Lovers
Bring your restaurant favorites home (and no, I don’t mean take-out!). We have rounded up all of our favorite restaurant copycat recipes so you can have them at your fingertips. Don’t be intimidated – these recipes are quick and easy and will soon become your favorites, too.
Copycat P.F. Chang’s Chicken Fried Rice
This at-home P.F. Changs dish is the perfect comfort food for weeknight dinners. It is warm and delicious, and also a great way to get a healthier version of the same delicious flavors. It is definitely a crowd-pleaser!
Get the Recipe: P.F. Chang’s Chicken Fried Rice.
Copycat Chic-fil-A Chocolate Chunk Cookies
This copycat Chic-fil-A cookie recipe is a great way to enjoy a sweet treat at home, with the same chewy deliciousness as the originals. These cookies are easy to make with pantry staples and are a go-to when the sweet tooth strikes!
Get the Recipe: Chic-fil-A Chocolate Chunk Cookies.
Copycat Panera Cream Autumn Squash Soup
There is nothing better than a cozy bowl of soup on a fall day, and this creamy squash soup is the perfect way to warm up on those chilly days. Plus, squash soup really is the key to comforting fall meals!
Get the Recipe: Creamy Autumn Fall Soup.
Copycat Whole Foods Kale Salad
This copycat recipe for the Whole Foods Market must-have Kale Salad with cranberries and pumpkin seeds is totally delicious, and can be made in advance or meal-prepped too! It is also a great salad to bring to potlucks, family gatherings, or just a dinner table staple.
Get the Recipe: Whole Foods Kale Salad.
Copycat Benihana Hibachi Rice
Everyone loves Benihana’s Hibachi Fried Rice and this copycat recipe is even better. It’s quick, flavorful and will make everyone come running to the table. Bring the Hibachi experience home to your own kitchen!
Get the Recipe: Benihana Hibachi Rice.
Copycat P.F. Chang’s Mongolian Beef
This PF Chang Mongolian Beef copycat recipe features stir-fried meat in a deliciously rich sweet, savory sauce. We use economical flank steak, which becomes very tender using a quick and easy cooking technique called velveting. And the whole meal is ready in about 30 minutes!
Get the Recipe: P.F. Chang’s Mongolian Beef.
Copycat Portillo’s Chopped Salad
The iconic Portillo’s chopped salad is a popular favorite, and it is just as good when you make it at home! The crisp bacon gives it a nice crunch complemented by the fresh veggies, pasta, and cheese. Try it out for your next salad recipe!
Get the Recipe: Portillo’s Chopped Salad.
Copycat Chic-fil-A Chicken Nuggets
Trust me when I say that these Copycat Chick-Fil-A Grilled Nuggets are easy and addictive! This fast-food alternative is easy to make with at-home ingredients – you’ll be making them all the time!
Get the Recipe: Chic-fil-A Chicken Nuggets.
Copycat Olive Garden Fettucine Alfredo
This Olive Garden-inspired Fettucine Alfredo is perfect to cure your pasta cravings when you don’t want to make the trip to the restaurant. The creamy and delicious sauce is whipped up in under 30 minutes. Try it out!
Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Fettucine Alfredo.
Copycat Chic-fil-A Sauce
This at-home Chic-fil-A Sauce is a refridgerator staple and it nails the iconic flavor with a simple mix of mayo, BBQ sauce, mustard, and honey. Whip up a batch of this easy and delicious dipping sauce in minutes to enjoy with chicken nuggets, fries, and more! It’s so good, you might even prefer it to the original!
Get the Recipe: Chic-fil-A Sauce.
Copycat Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole
This Hashbrown Casserole is a creamy, cheesy dream come true! Made easy with frozen hashbrowns and loaded with gooey melted cheese, it’s the perfect side dish for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a party, attending a potluck, or just looking for a delicious way to jazz up dinner, this copycat Cracker Barrel recipe will have everyone begging for seconds. Get ready for a new family favorite.
Get the Recipe: Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole.
Copycat Taco Bell Crunchwraps
Forget the drive-through lane and make Taco Bell crunchwraps at home! These Crunchwraps are easy to make, healthier and ready in under 30 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Taco Bell Crunchwrap Recipe.
Copycat Panda Express Beef and Broccoli
This copycat Panda Express Beef and Broccoli is perfect for your next weeknight dinner AND it will save you a few bucks! This salty and savory dish hits the spot and is very customizable, so it is great for the whole family!
Get the Recipe: Panda Express Beef and Broccoli.
Copycat Panera Chinese Citrus Cashew Salad
If you’re on the hunt for a healthy and filling meal to leave you refreshed and satisfied, check out this Panera-inspired Chinese Citrus Cashew Salad. No need to worry that you can’t get it at the restaurant now that you can make it at home! The blend of crispy greens and citrus fruits tossed in a tasty miso lime dressing makes for a delicious meal, and add some chicken for extra protein!
Get the Recipe: Panera Chinese Citrus Cashew Salad.
Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks
If you’ve ever been to Olive Garden, you know these breadsticks are the real deal. Now, you can make these easy to Olive Garden-style sourdough breadsticks at home, and they are soft and garlicky!
Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Breadsticks.
Copycat Ruth Chris Stuffed Chicken
When you a craving a restaurant-quality meal but can do without the cost, make our Ruth Chris stuffed chicken! You’ll love this tasty seasoned chicken breast stuffed with cheese and savory herbs, the perfect cozy meal for a weeknight dinner!
Get the Recipe: Ruth Chris Stuffed Chicken.
Copycat Wingstop Louisiana Voodoo Fries
These Louisiana Voodoo Fries make all other cheesy spuds pale in comparison. All of the zesty flavors characteristic of ranch dressing are stirred together with cayenne and white pepper to bring some heat to a creamy cheddar topping.
Get the Recipe: Wingstop Louisiana Voodoo Fries.
