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The best copycat recipes to enjoy with your family are right here waiting for you! Skip the restaurant and make these delicious recipes at home!
Copycat recipes are amazing! They allow me to stay at home and watch my favorite shows without the hassle of going anywhere and I am saving money while I eat delicious food. That sounds like a win to me! A couple of my favorites are Frosted Lemonade, Cherry Limeade, and Chicken Gnocchi Soup.
Copycat Recipes
Have you ever been to a restaurant and loved a dish so much that you bought another entree of it to take home with you? No, just me? Well, I have rounded up all of my very favorite copycat recipes! Making these at home will allow you to have them whenever you want (who cares if you want a Swig cookie for breakfast!). Making them at home also makes it easy for you to decide how much you want! You can make larger batches so that your whole family can enjoy them! I bet that you won’t be able to guess which ones are my favorites. I can’t either! They are all too good to pick just one!
These copycat recipes range from drinks to treats to full-on entrees. What I love the most about them is that anyone can make them! Do you think that something is complicated just because your favorite restaurant makes it taste so good? Wrong. Simple and easy, these tried and true copycat recipes will surprise you! They are so delicious and there is such a big variety that you can use them for any occasion. In fact, another great thing is that you can make a few different recipes at once and save yourself some time driving from restaurant to restaurant!
Air Fryer Avocado Egg Rolls
Whether it is for a party or for your own private dinner, Avocado Egg Rolls in an air fryer are the appetizers to make. Crispy and golden on the outside, creamy and decadent on the inside. You have to try these!
Ingredients: avocados diced, red onion diced, Roma tomato diced, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, garlic powder, Juice of 1 lime, salt and pepper to taste, egg roll wrappers, olive oil spray
Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

The Best Broccoli Cheese Soup is a thick, rich and creamy soup with chunks of tender broccoli pieces, shredded carrots and a hint of nutmeg all cooked together in melted sharp cheese! The perfect comfort soup for the colder months!
Ingredients: melted butter, medium chopped onion, melted butter, flour, half-and-half cream, chicken stock, fresh broccoli, carrot, nutmeg, grated sharp cheddar cheese, salt and pepper to taste
Cafe Rio {Copycat} Sweet Pulled Pork
Perfectly sweet and tender, pulled pork is the absolute best when it comes to meat for your meal! This tried and true recipe is definitely one for the books!Â
Ingredients: pork shoulder roast, Coca Cola, brown sugar, garlic salt, diced green chilis, red enchilada sauce
Chick fil A Copycat Frosted Lemonade
A delicious and creamy frozen lemonade that tastes just like Chick-fil-A! This drink is so refreshing and perfect for summer!
Ingredients: Lemon Juice, Sugar, Water, Vanilla Ice Cream
Fuji Apple Chicken Salad (Panera Bread Copycat)
Fresh spring greens get tossed with crisp apples, chicken, tomatoes, dried cranberries, crunchy pecans and feta cheese. This makes one incredible mouthwatering salad!
Ingredients: Chicken Breasts, 8 ounce bag spring greens, cherry tomatoes, ½ red onion, toasted pecan halves, 2 ½ ounce bag apple chips, or you can make your own with this recipe, feta cheese, ½ cup dried cranberries, ⅓ cup olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar, garlic cloves, Dijon mustard, honey
Cherry Limeade
This beyond-easy cherry limeade is going to become your new favorite summer drink! It is beautiful, tart, and refreshing!
Ingredients: lemon lime soda, jar maraschino cherries, lime juice, lime slices for garnish
Copycat Chick-fil-A Sandwich
Deliciously crispy chicken sandwiches that taste just like Chick-fil-A.
Ingredients: chicken breasts, Kosher salt, pepper, paprika, Peanut oil, egg, nonfat milk, all-purpose flour, malted milk powder, confectioners sugar , baking soda, dry mustard, Pickle Juice, soft hamburger buns, Chick Fil A Sauce
Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks
These copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks are insanely delicious! Fresh, buttery, and garlicky you can still have unlimited breadsticks, only these taste better!
Ingredients: warm water, active dry yeast, granulated sugar, Extra Virgin Olive oil, salt, Flour, unsalted butter, salt, garlic powder, fresh parsley
Raspberry Rose Mickey Macarons
Inspired by Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe in Disneyland, these raspberry rose Mickey macarons are a beautiful and delicious dessert. A light and airy shell paired with a creamy, raspberry mousse filling makes them absolutely irresistible.
Ingredients: Granulated Sugar, Egg whites, Almond Flour, Powdered Sugar, Red Gel Food Coloring, Fresh Raspberries, Granulated Sugar, Fresh Lemon Juice, Rose Water, Unflavored Gelatin, Cold Water, Heavy Whipping Cream, Fresh Raspberries for filling Macarons, Gold Luster Dust for decoration, Vodka or high proof clear spirit for gold decor
Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Delicious Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits that are better than the real thing! So easy and fool proof and ready in 20 minutes!
Ingredients: all purpose flour, Sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, buttermilk, unsalted butter, shredded cheddar cheese, unsalted butter, garlic powder, fresh parsley
Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)
Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup has a thick and rich broth with shredded carrots, celery, chopped spinach and gnocchi hidden throughout. This tastes even better than the Olive Garden!
Ingredients: butter, olive oil, onion, celery diced, garlic cloves, all-purpose flour, half-and-half, chicken broth for a thinner soup use 2 cans, fresh thyme, shredded carrots, fresh spinach leaves, diced cooked chicken breast, package potato gnocchi, salt and pepper to taste
Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls with Cinnamon Honey Butter
Delicious and soft homemade rolls that taste just like Texas Roadhouse Rolls!
Ingredients: active dry yeast, sugar, warm water, milk, melted butter, sugar, flour, egg, salt, Cinnamon Honey Butter
Chicken Madeira
Juicy chicken is covered in creamy Madeira sauce, melty cheese, mushrooms, and asparagus in this easy skillet recipe! Chicken Madeira brings all of those delicious Cheesecake Factory flavors right to your kitchen!
Ingredients: asparagus, chicken breast, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, olive oil, small onion, Mushrooms, garlic, flour, Madeira wine, beef broth, mozzarella cheese
Copycat Olive Garden Salad
Copycat Olive Garden Salad is one of my all time favorite restaurant salads ever! And now you can have this bright zingy incredible salad at home!
Ingredients: bag Garden Salad Mix*, roma tomatoes, pepperoncini, red onion, large black olives, croutons, shredded Parmesan Cheese, Olive Garden Salad Dressing Recipe
Chili’s Copycat Skillet Queso
This Chili's Copycat Skillet Queso combines smooth Velveeta cheese that melts magically with flavorful chili and Mexican spices in a skillet to pure queso perfection, hands down one of the best copycat recipes EVER! A super easy appetizer that will disappear faster than it took to make it.Â
Ingredients: box Velveeta cheese, milk, paprika, ground cayenne pepper, can Hormel Chili, chili powder, Lime Juice, ground cumin
Monte Cristo Sandwich (Disneyland Copycat)
Get ready for the best Disneyland food out there with this copycat Monte Cristo sandwich!! The melted cheese combined with delicious turkey and ham sandwiched in crispy bread, all dipped into delicious raspberry jam… It's enough to make anyone's mouth water!
Ingredients: Butter, Olive Oil, White Bread, Mayonaise, Mustard, Swiss Cheese, Ham, Turkey, Eggs, Powdered Sugar for dusting, Raspberry Jam for serving
KFC Coleslaw (Copycat)
KFC Coleslaw is the perfect summer side dish and tastes exactly like the real thing! Â It takes minutes to throw together with crunchy cabbage and carrots and is so creamy delicious! Â
Ingredients: cabbage, carrot, mayonnaise, buttermilk, white vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, salt, ground black pepper, milk
Disneyland Copycat Churro Toffee
This churro toffee is covered in delicious white chocolate, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, and leaves your mouth watering after just one bite! It's better than the stuff found at Disneyland, AND you can make it at home!Â
Ingredients: Unsalted Butter, Sugar, Salt, Vanilla Extract, White Melting Wafers or Candy Chocolate, Sugar, Ground Cinnamon
Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp
This Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp is a replica of everyone’s favorite shrimp appetizer! Sweet shrimp are fried until crispy, and then tossed in a spicy, creamy mayo, and topped with chives. Perfect for sharing!
Ingredients: large shrimp (31-35 ct. per pound), peeled and deveined , canola oil for frying, milk, egg, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, kosher salt, low-fat mayo, Asian chili garlic sauce , sriracha, lemon juice, crushed red pepper flakes
White Chocolate Blondies with Maple Cream Sauce {Applebee’s Copycat}
Warm out of the oven white chocolate blondies that get topped with a scoop of ice cream and drizzled with a maple cream sauce. Â This is one amazing dessert!
Ingredients: butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, white chocolate chips, walnuts or pecans, maple syrup, butter, brown sugar, cream cheese, chopped walnuts for garnish
Copycat Chick fil A Lemonade
This Copycat Chick fil A Lemonade is just what you need to quench your summertime thirst! Super easy it's a sweet n' tart drink that is so refreshing!
Ingredients: lemon juice, sugar, cold water
Chili’s Copycat Cajun Chicken Pasta
 I have been getting this cajun chicken pasta for years. I even made it a few years back, but nothing was as close as this recipe was! This tastes just like the real thing. Try it yourself and see!
Ingredients: chicken breasts, cajun seasoning, butter or 4 tablespoons margarine, heavy cream, lemon pepper seasoning, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, penne pasta, roma tomatoes, parmesan cheese
Copycat Chick-fil-A Nuggets and Chick-fil-A sauce
These Chick-fil-a nuggets taste just like the real thing! They are perfectly crispy and salty with the slightest hint of sweetness. Pair them with the Chick-fil-a sauce and make the perfect family meal!
Ingredients: large chicken breasts, milk, pickle juice, egg, flour, powdered sugar, salt, pepper, peanut oil, Mayo, Prepared Mustard, lemon juice, Honey, Smokey BBQ sauce
Swig Sugar Cookies
Look no more; this is the best copycat recipe out there for the famous Swig sugar cookie! These Swig sugar cookies are perfectly soft and topped with the most delightfully sweet frosting that you will ever try. You will definitely not be able to stop at just one!Â
Ingredients: butter, vegetable oil, sugar, powdered sugar, water, eggs, baking soda, cream of tartar, Salt, Flour, butter, sour cream, powdered sugar, salt, milk, red or pink food coloring
Cafe Rio {Copycat} Cilantro Ranch Dressing
This is the exact same dressing as Cafe Rio's. If I had them side by side I wouldn't be able to tell a difference.
Ingredients: dry ranch packet, mayonnaise, buttermilk, tomatillos, fresh cilantro, garlic, lime juice, jalapeno
Originally posted on April 4, 2019
Updated on May 24, 2022
thank you for these recipes, Chick Fil A chicken sandwich especially, since that’s the one that I know best from all of these
I cant wait to try this. I was never a salad fan before, but now I started loving it. So love trying different salads and dressing. It looks awesome!!
Popeyes red beans and rice is great.dont see a recipe.
Cajun rice is great!
Has to be left over chilled rice
have you ever had any luck copying the Knorr Newburg Sauce packet that was discontinued several years ago ?
I haven’t copied that recipe yet. I will add it to the list to try out. Thank you for sharing and following along with me!
I love cakes..this list so nice and looking so beautiful cake.i used to bake cakes but till now i didn’t try such one..i will try these recipes..i am very interest in trying different recipes and different taste..i used to travel for different tastes especially for cakes..because i just love it..thank you so much for this new recipes and specially i have to say about the mask, its so innovative and awesome.