21 Copycat Recipes That Taste Just Like the Real Thing
Craving your go-to restaurant meal without the price tag or wait time? These copycat recipes bring the flavor of your favorite fast food, sit-down restaurants, and coffee shop treats right to your kitchen. From cheesy pasta bakes and famous chicken sandwiches to DIY Starbucks drinks and craveable sauces, these recipes are shockingly easy, wallet-friendly, and totally satisfying.
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.
Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso
This iced drink has a lightly sweet and creamy flavor, a foamy texture, and a rich espresso finish. If you love cappuccinos, I think the iced shaken espresso is the most similar iced version – ratio and flavor-wise. It’s also surprisingly simple to make at home, too (and IMHO, the homemade version always tastes better to me!).
Get the Recipe: Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso.
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 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.
Starbucks Pink Drink Recipe with Cold Foam
This sweet and creamy pink drink recipe is an iconic Starbucks-inspired drink that’s easy to make at home. Skip the line (and save the $) because this DIY Starbucks pink drink with cold foam is made with just a few simple ingredients, incredibly sweet and creamy, ridiculously easy to make, and ready in just a few minutes.
Get the Recipe: Starbucks Pink Drink Recipe with Cold Foam.
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 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.
Iced Lavender Cream Matcha
You are going to love this copycat Starbucks matcha drink. It’s slightly grassy, slightly sweet, slightly creamy and just screams spring in both the delicate floral flavors and the green and lavender hues.
Get the Recipe: Iced Lavender Cream Matcha.
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.
Copycat Taco Bell Jalapeño Quesadilla Sauce
If you love Taco Bell Quesadilla sauce, you are going to love this Creamy Jalapeño Sauce for your favorite Tex-Mex dishes. It is made with simple ingredients and only takes 5 minutes of prep time before piling it on your favorite tacos, burritos, quesadillas – you name it!
Get the Recipe: Taco Bell Jalapeño Quesadilla Sauce.
Copycat Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken
If you haven’t had the Longhorn Steakhouse Parmesan Crusted Chicken, you are missing out! This flavor-bursting, crispy chicken dish will make dinner time that much better.
Get the Recipe: Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken.
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 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 Chipotle Chicken
Who doesn’t love the chicken from Chipotle? Now, you can ditch the line and make it in your own kitchen! This is the perfect protein to add to a variety of dishes, and you can make it on the grill, in the oven, or on the stovetop. The best part is you can make it your own!
Get the Recipe: Chipotle Chicken.
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 Baker’s Square French Silk Pie
This DIY Baker’s Square French Silk Pie should be your next choice when the sweet tooth strikes. The smooth chocolate filling and whipped cream topping is a little slice of heaven and it is so easy to make (in just 15 minutes!!).
Get the Recipe: Baker’s Square French Silk Pie.
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 Chic-fil-A Sauce
This at-home Chic-fil-A Sauce is a refrigerator 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.
