29 copycat recipes that will save you money and taste amazing
Craving your favorite restaurant flavors without leaving the house? These copycat recipes bring all the comfort, nostalgia and bold taste of classic dishes straight into your kitchen. Think creamy sauces, crispy appetizers, indulgent desserts and fast food favorites, all recreated with simple steps and pantry-friendly ingredients. Whether you are cooking for a crowd or treating yourself, these homemade versions deliver big flavor every time.
Starbucks Copycat Lemon Loaf
Starbucks copycat lemon loaf is moist, zesty and topped with a sweet glaze. It’s easy to make and goes perfectly with a cup of coffee or tea.
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Starbucks Copycat Medicine Ball
Make a Starbucks copycat medicine ball using mint tea, peach tea, lemonade and honey. It’s a soothing drink for cold season or to relax with.
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Starbucks Copycat Spinach Feta Wrap
This Starbucks copycat spinach feta wrap is just like the one in Starbucks. You can make these wraps in under 30 minutes and they’re so good.
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Chipotle Chicken Fresh Mex Bowl
Mexican rice pairs with chicken, south of the border spices, beans, avocado, and more to make this copycat fresh Mex bowl from Chili’s.
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Starbucks Pink Drink Copycat
This homemade Starbucks pink drink gives you all the flavor of the store-bought drink but for less money. And you can pick your sweetness!
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Chicken Enchilada Soup
This Chili’s copycat chicken enchilada soup is a Mexican inspired dish you can make with rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken. Why not try this easy soup recipe that tastes like chicken enchiladas in soup form? It is perfect any night of the week!
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Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken
This black pepper chicken recipe is a tasty copycat Panda Express recipe that you will be ready to serve in just 30 minutes. It’s the perfect solution for those busy weeknights when you’re craving Asian food but don’t have the time for a complicated recipe.
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Wok Seared Steak And Shrimp
You’ll love this Panda Express copycat recipe for wok-seared steak and shrimp. It’s like an Asian surf and turf with beef and shrimp. Enjoy this copycat steak bites and shrimp stir fry for lunch of dinner, or make it to impress your friends.
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Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs
This good Swedish meatball recipe is a copycat of Ikea’s famous Swedish meatballs. It comes with a creamy gravy that means you can avoid the Ikea crowds and make this scrumptious meal yourself at home.
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Truffle Nacho Loaded Fries
You will love these Taco Bell truffle nacho loaded fries. This Taco Bell copycat is made with thick cut fries, strip steak, cheese, and more.
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Instant Pot Pasta Da Vinci
You will love this Cheesecake Factory copycat recipe of pasta da vinci. It’s a simple Instant Pot pasta dinner which tastes amazing. If you haven’t tried chicken da vinci before, now is the time! Make this easily at home.
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Italian Penne Rosa Pasta
If you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, try making this one-pot Penne Rosa Pasta (Noodles and Company copycat) with a creamy tomato sauce. This comforting and filling Italian dish is both tasty and satisfying.
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Homemade Cinnamon Butter
This creamy homemade cinnamon butter is sweet, spiced and really easy to make. It’s perfect served on toast, waffles or muffins.
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Alice Springs Chicken
This copycat Alice Springs chicken recipe is loaded with bacon, cheese, mushrooms, and a rich honey mustard sauce. It’s delicious!
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Copycat Cracker Barrel Coca-Cola Cake
This copycat Cracker Barrel Coca-Cola cake recipe offers a taste explosion – especially when topped with vanilla ice cream!
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Copycat Starbucks Banana Nut Bread
This Starbucks Copycat Banana Bread recipe is a delicious sweet bread loaded with walnuts and delicious bananas. It’s pure comfort and tastes amazingly warm with a bit of butter!
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Copycat Olive Garden Salad And Dressing
This Copycat Olive Garden salad and dressing uses a delicious blend of herbs and spices that will elevate any salad to the next level. Made with fresh ingredients, this dressing has a tangy and slightly sweet flavor that will complement any mix of greens. This version of the salad is just as tasty as the original and is super easy to make.
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Honey Sesame Chicken
Making this easy honey sesame chicken breast recipe at home is so much better than going for takeout! Affordable and flavorful, this copycat Panda Express Honey Sesame Chicken recipe will become a family favorite.
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Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo
This deliciously easy Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo recipe tastes just like the restaurant favorite and is on the table in under 30 minutes!
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Carnitas Burrito Bowls
These Carnitas Burrito Bowls are just like Chipotle but even better! They’re gluten-free with dairy-free and meal prep ahead options as well.
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Olive Garden Meatballs
This copycat Olive Garden meatballs recipe has all the flavor of our favorite meatballs inside tender, juicy, perfectly cooked meatballs.
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Copycat Taco Bell Chalupa
Love Taco Bell chalupas? Now you can make them easily at home with this simple Taco Bell chalupa recipe. The crispy, fluffy texture of the chalupa bread will elevate your next Taco Tuesday into the ultimate family favorite meal.
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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!
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Chicken Burrito Bowl
Chicken burrito bowls are my absolute favorite lunch. They’re packed with rice, beans, and plenty of fresh toppings, and with my recipe for copycat Chipotle chicken, they’re just as good as the real thing.
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Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso Latte
This Copycat Starbucks Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso is so easy to make you’re going to be hooked once you try it!
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Copycat McDonald’s Sausage Egg McMuffins
Copycat McDonald’s Sausage Egg McMuffins? Recreate this famous breakfast sandwich at home easily, as these freezer-friendly delights are the perfect way to start your day with a special and delicious twist on a classic favorite.
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Copycat Panera Bread Vegetable Soup
This Copycat Panera Bread 10 Vegetable Soup is comforting, spicy, and loaded with vegetables. It’s easy to make in around thirty minutes. Bring on the comfort food.
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Copycat Starbucks Tomato Mozzarella Panini
This copycat Starbucks tomato mozzarella panini recipe is an easy meal that comes together in less than 30 minutes, only calls for 5 ingredients, and can easily be prepped ahead. It is loaded with classic Caprese flavors.
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Copycat Arbys Beef And Cheddar Sandwich
The iconic Arby’s Beef and Cheddar sandwich is an irresistible combo of savory roast beef, tangy Arby’s sauce, and luscious cheddar sauce, all piled high on a fluffy onion bun.
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