Copycat Recipes at Home That Are as Good as the Restaurants ...

By Eliza • Jul 4, 2025

Eating out sure does taste good, but it can do a real number on your pocketbook. That's why you need copycat recipes in your life. They let you eat a favorite without having to spend the money to go out to eat. Plus, you can eat them in your pajamas. I think these will get your mouth watering.

1. Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits

Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits Source: 30 Copycat Recipes For Your

2. Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno

Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno Source: Copy Cat Recipe – Olive

3. Copycat Chick-fil-a Chicken Nuggets

Copycat Chick-fil-a Chicken Nuggets Source: Copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Nuggets &

4. P.f. Chang's Mongolian Beef

P.f. Chang's Mongolian Beef Source: Mongolian Beef (PF Chang's copycat)

5. Panda Express Orange Chicken

Panda Express Orange Chicken Source: kitchme.com

6. Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Source: Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Panera Copycat

7. Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup Source: Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup

8. Chipotle Shredded Chicken

Chipotle Shredded Chicken Source: Chipotle Chicken Recipe (Copycat) Culinary

9. Applebee's Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Applebee's Garlic Mashed Potatoes Source: Garlic Mashed Potatoes- Copycat of

10. KFC Chicken

KFC Chicken Source: Copycat KFC Chicken Recipe

11. Chili's Cajun Chicken Pasta

Chili's Cajun Chicken Pasta Source: Cajun Chicken Pasta - Damn

12. Chili's Chicken Crispers

Chili's Chicken Crispers Source: chilis.com

13. Cinnabon's Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnabon's Cinnamon Rolls Source: Cinnabons Cinnamon Rolls - Jo

14. Arby's Sauce

Arby's Sauce Source: Arby's Sauce Recipe - WonkyWonderful

15. Texas Roadhouse Rolls

Texas Roadhouse Rolls Source: Texas Roadhouse Rolls - Jo

16. Steak 'n Shake Frisco Melts

Steak 'n Shake Frisco Melts Source: Jam Hands: Steak 'n Sheak

17. Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken

Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken Source: Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken

18. Long John Silver's Chicken Planks

Long John Silver's Chicken Planks Source: Copycat Long John Silvers Chicken

19. Cracker Barrel Broccoli Cheddar Chicken

Cracker Barrel Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Source: Broccoli Cheddar Chicken (Cracker Barrel

20. Copycat Texas Roadhouse Steak Rub

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Steak Rub Source: thecozycook.com

21. Olive Garden Stuffed Mushrooms

Olive Garden Stuffed Mushrooms Source: food.com

22. Wendy's Chili

Wendy's Chili Source: Mama Loves Food!: Chili {Wendy's

23. Copycat Red Robin Campfire Sauce

Copycat Red Robin Campfire Sauce Source: Copycat Red Robin Onion Rings

24. Olive Garden Salad

Olive Garden Salad Source: Olive Garden Salad Hack

25. Outback Baked Potato

Outback Baked Potato Source: copykat.com

26. Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Butter

Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Butter Source: Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Butter And

27. PF Chang's Spicy Green Beans

PF Chang's Spicy Green Beans Source: Copycat PF Chang’s Spicy Green

28. Applebee's Blondie Brownie

Applebee's Blondie Brownie Source: Recipe for Applebees Blondie Brownie

29. Disneyland Monte Cristo Sandwich

Disneyland Monte Cristo Sandwich Source: Copycat Disneyland Monte Cristo Sandwich

30. Panda Express Chow Mein

Panda Express Chow Mein Source: Panda Express Chow Mein Copycat

31. Cheesecake Factory White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cheesecake

Cheesecake Factory White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cheesecake Source: KitchMe

32. Taco Bell Chili Cheese Burrito

Taco Bell Chili Cheese Burrito Source: themeasuredmom.com

33. Outback Steakhouse’s Bloomin’ Onion Sauce

Outback Steakhouse’s Bloomin’ Onion Sauce Source: 30 Copycat Recipes For Your

34. Auntie Anne's Pretzels

Auntie Anne's Pretzels Source: homemade soft pretzel bites recipe

35. Copycat in-n-out Burger

Copycat in-n-out Burger Source: In-N-Out Burger Copycat Recipe

36. Checker's/Rally's Fries

Checker's/Rally's Fries Source: Rallys Fries Recipe

What other copycat recipes would you be thrilled to have?

Frequently Asked Questions

What are copycat recipes?
Copycat recipes are versions of your favorite restaurant dishes that you can make at home. They aim to taste just like the originals!
Why do people love making copycat recipes at home?
It's all about enjoying your favorite restaurant meals without leaving your house or paying high prices. Plus, it's a fun challenge to nail that exact taste!
Are copycat recipes hard to make?
Not at all! Most copycat recipes try to simplify the process so you can recreate the dish without stress. It's all about finding the right recipe!
Do copycat recipes really taste like the restaurant version?
A lot of them do! It might take a couple of tries to get it just right, but once you do, it's so rewarding. Some even say they taste better than the original!
Where can I find good copycat recipes to try?
You can find them all over the internet! Just search for your favorite dish + 'copycat recipe' and you're bound to find something amazing to try!
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