20 Copycat Recipes That Are Better Than the Original—Make Them Tonight!
If you love dining out but want to save money without sacrificing flavor, these 20 copycat recipes are perfect for you! We’ve gathered some of the most beloved restaurant dishes and transformed them into easy-to-make recipes that are even better than the originals. From indulgent appetizers to mouthwatering mains and delightful desserts, these recipes will satisfy your cravings without the hefty price tag. You’ll be amazed at how simple it is to recreate your favorites in the comfort of your own kitchen. Get ready to impress your family and friends with these delicious dishes that are sure to rival your favorite restaurants—make them tonight!
Crispy Chicken Fritta (Olive Garden Copycat)
Crispy Chicken Fritta is breaded and fried chicken served over dreamy, creamy fettuccine noodles made with an Asiago cream sauce. It’s a restaurant-quality meal that even the pickiest eaters will love!
Cincinnati Chili (Skyline Chili Copycat)
Cincinnati Chili can be described as being chili, but it is a unique blend of spices and ground beef, cooked without beans, and typically served atop of a pile of spaghetti noodles with a heap of shredded cheese to finish it off. There is a chain of restaurants that serve it called Skyline Chili, and this recipe is a copycat of their famous unique chili.
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Cast Iron Pan Pizza (Copycat Pizza Hut Pizza Recipe)
Hellooooo crispy, fried crust and a thick, almost focaccia-like puffy interior with all your favorite toppings! This Cast Iron Pan Pizza recipe doesn’t taste just like Pizza Hut: it tastes 1,000x better.
Cheesy Gordita Crunch Tacos
This copycat Taco Bell Cheesy Gordita Crunch recipe is better than at the restaurant because you can make it at home in your pajamas! I like to enjoy them late at night so this saves me a trip out.
Cranberry White Chocolate Bars (Starbucks Copycat Recipe)
A perfectly soft cookie texture with cranberries and white chocolate chips scattered throughout, then topped with a drizzle of melted white chocolate on top. These Cranberry White Chocolate Bars are outright delicious and give Starbucks a run for their money.
Crumbl copcyat Cookie Dough Cookie
Cookie Dough Cookies are a cookie that taste JUST like cookie dough! Served chilled, it is a brown sugar cookie topped with a cookie dough icing and edible cookie dough bites. This is a Crumbl Copycat recipe at its finest.
Copycat Costco Caramel S’mores Clusters
Crunchy, gooey & covered with chocolate? Yeah, sign me up for these delicious Costco caramel s’mores clusters.
Cracker Barrel Pancakes
Enjoy Cracker Barrel’s famous fluffy pancakes from home with this perfect copycat recipe. No need to wait for a table when you can make your own taste just as good!
Frozen Chocolate Covered Strawberries (TruFru Copycat)
Enjoy the fresh flavor of Chocolate Covered Strawberries any time with these easy Frozen Chocolate Covered Strawberries. It’s the perfect snack to store in the freezer!
Spicy Southwest Salad Recipe (Chick-Fil-A copycat)
Spicy, flavorful, crunchy, and delicious. This Spicy Southwest Salad copycat recipe tastes just like the Chick-Fil-A version! Make this easy salad in no time at all for a healthy weeknight meal that everyone will love.
White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake (cheesecake factory copycat)
This Copycat Cheesecake Factory White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake is better than the original! This step-by-step cheesecake recipe is easy to make, giving you a fail-proof slice made fresh right at home for a fraction of the cost! Perfect for holidays and special occasions, or just because!
Coconut Lime Cookie (Twisted Sugar copycat)
This Twisted Sugar copycat cookie “puts the lime in the coconut.” But it won’t be causing any belly aches (unless you eat too many)!
Copycat Honey Baked Ham Recipe
This copycat Honey Baked Ham recipe is insanely delicious and will definitely help you save money on your holiday meal. Juicy and tender spiral ham gets extra flavor with a caramelized and sticky layer of butter and sweet honey glaze.
Chili’s Chicken Enchilada Soup Copycat
This Chicken Enchilada Soup recipe is filled with tender chicken, green chiles, black beans and sweet corn in a boldly flavored cheesy and creamy broth. Made with simple ingredients, and packed with traditional Tex-Mex flavors, this easy enchilada soup recipe comes together in 30 minutes.
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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Million Dollar Bacon (First Watch Copycat Recipe)
Let’s make million dollar bacon! Perhaps you’ve heard of this recipe or tried this delectable, caramelized, sticky-sweet, lightly spicy bacon made popular at the daytime restaurant chain First Watch.
Bang Bang Shrimp (Bonefish Grill Copycat)
Coated in a crunchy panko breading and smothered with a classic sweet & spicy sauce, this Copycat Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp is an easy main dish or appetizer that can be pan-fried, air-fried, or baked! Serve it over rice or as bang bang shrimp tacos with crunchy cabbage for a tasty meal that everyone will rave about!
Steak Alfredo (Olive Garden Copycat)
This easy Steak Alfredo recipe is a copycat version of the Olive Garden favorite with perfectly seared steak served over a bed of creamy fettuccine pasta topped with a homemade gorgonzola alfredo sauce. It’s incredible and restaurant-quality, but easy enough to make on a weeknight in just about 30 minutes.
“Grey Stuff” Recipe – a Disney Copycat Recipe
Be Our Guest, put our service to the test… Try the Grey Stuff Recipe, it’s delicious…. Don’t believe me? Ask the Dishes! A favorite dessert served at the Be Our Guest Restaurant in Disney World is the Grey Stuff Recipe. It is wonderfully delicious.
COPYCAT KFC CHICKEN
Kentucky Fried Chicken…so nostalgic. Served with fluffy mashed potatoes and gravy, creamy cole slaw, and a buttery biscuit makes for yummy memories. This recipe will help you replicate the traditional flavor of KFC and that extra-crispy skin that we all love. Plus we all know that copycat recipes are the best because they are made at home in your kitchen, using ingredients from your own pantry.