14 Panera Favorites You’ll Want to Cook Again and Again
Who says you need to leave home for café-quality meals? These 14 Panera favorites let you bring that cozy, flavorful experience straight to your kitchen. From savory soups to fresh, satisfying sandwiches, each recipe is easy to make and full of the flavors you love. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a comforting snack, these dishes will have you cooking them again and again.
Panera’s White Cheddar Mac and Cheese
Panera Bread’s popular Vermont White Cheddar Mac and Cheese is super easy to make, with a well-seasoned cheese sauce and fun pasta shells! A perfect lunch or dinner side dish that’s made in just 20 minutes.
Panera’s Power Chicken Hummus Bowl
A make-at-home version of one of my favorite items on Panera’s menu. The Power Chicken Hummus Bowl is a nutrition packed, zero guilt meal that truly satisfies.
Honey Walnut Cream Cheese (Panera Copycat)
Make copycat Panera Honey Walnut Cream Cheese from scratch in minutes! It tastes just like the original and is perfect to spread on fresh bagels.
Napa Almond Chicken Salad (Panera Copycat)
Inspired by Panera’s famous Napa Almond Chicken Salad, this homemade version is just as delicious and so easy to make! Panera may have taken it off the menu, but you can still enjoy this favorite at home.
Panera Chicken Tortellini Alfredo
This rich and creamy chicken alfredo tortellini tastes just like (if not even better than!) the now discontinued Panera Bread version. Made with a homemade alfredo sauce, this easy weeknight copycat recipe is comfort food done right!
Panera Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich
My healthy, easy Panera Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich is a delicious copycat version of Panera’s most popular veggie sandwich! Packed with crisp veggies, creamy hummus, and a tangy punch of vegan feta, it only takes 10 minutes to make, and for me, it tastes even better than the original.
Chicken Thai Salad (Panera Copycat)
This fresh and crunchy Chicken Thai Salad is actually a favorite Panera Bread copycat recipe! Make your own version right at home easily and without spending the money.
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Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup (Panera Bread Copycat)
My easy broccoli cheddar soup is deliciously thick and rich with the perfect mix of smooth and creamy cheesy soup and texture from shredded carrots and broccoli. This comfort classic tastes just like the classic Panera broccoli cheddar soup and takes only 30 minutes to make!
Copycat Panera Creamy Tomato Soup
This Copycat Panera Creamy Tomato Soup is perfect for those cold winter days and when you don’t want to leave the house! It’s also dairy-free and vegan-friendly!
Pumpkin Cinnamon Crunch Bagels
This Panera copycat for Pumpkin Cinnamon Crunch Bagels gives other breakfast foods ‘pumpkin’ to talk about! An ideal fall recipe, this tender pumpkin spice bagel is topped with a cinnamon sugar crumb you’ll drool over.
Bistro French Onion Soup (Panera Bread Copycat)
Make this gourmet Bistro French Onion Soup recipe like Panera Bread with caramelized onions, rich beefy broth, and crisp baguette covered in Gruyere cheese.
Panera Asian Sesame Salad
Your favorite Panera Bread salad, made in the comfort of your own home. This copy cat Panera Asian Sesame Salad is full of flavor, easy to make, and perfect for any occasion!
Copycat Panera Autumn Squash Soup
Panera Autumn Squash Soup is one of those cozy, crave-worthy recipes that just screams fall. This easy copycat version brings all the creamy, velvety flavor you love right to your kitchen, for a fraction of the cost. With just a few pantry staples and a handful of seasonal ingredients, you’ll have a foolproof soup that’s a total keeper.
Chipotle Chicken Panini (Panera Bread Copycat)
Chipotle Chicken Panini, the ever loved fan favorite with cheddar, bacon, and smoky chipotle aioli, may not be served at Panera anymore but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the beloved sandwich at home!
