Ever wanted to learn how to make Doritos at home? How about your favorite salad dressing from Olive Garden or your favorite drinks from Starbucks? We all love going out to our favorite restaurants, but some of our most awesome favorite restaurant recipes are actually super simple to make at home. Whether your favorite recipe is from Cinnabon, Carrabas, Long John Silver’s, Starbucks, Red Lobster, Longhorn Steakhouse, Cheesecake Factory, Applebees or Taco Bell, we have some creatively awesome copycat recipes you are going to want to try today. Complete with photo tutorials and easy step by step recipes, you will want to try these out to impress all and prepare a restaurant-style feast of favorites at home.
Copycat Restaurant Recipes
1. Olive Garden Salad Copycat
It is easy to make a copy cat of Olive Garden’s salad recipe especially when you have the complete step-by-step instructions from Yellow Bliss Road. Hands down, Olive Garden’s salad is one of the best dishes at Olive Garden. Now, you can make yours just like they do.
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2. Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe
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This easy and delicious sweet and spicy lightly breaded bang bang shrimp copycat is sure to be a huge hit with everyone. They make a great appetizer or party snack because it packs a ton of flavor. Seriously can’t wait to try making it!
4. Copycat Carraba’s Bread Dip Spices
This olive oil bread dip is the perfect appetizer for any occasion. The best part is it literally takes minutes to throw together and tastes exactly like the one from Carraba’s Italian Restaurant.
5. Copycat Texas Roadhouse Fried Pickles
You have to make this Texas Roadhouse Fried Pickles recipe at home tonight for your family. With this Secret Restaurant Recipe your Fried Pickles will taste just like Texas Roadhouse’. They look seriously good!
6. Copycat Red Lobster Biscuits
Make and share this Copycat Red Lobster Biscuits recipe from Creations By Kara. These cheesy, buttery, garlic biscuits are crisp and golden on the outside, and warm and soft on the inside. They’re easy to make at home and so quick it’ll be ready in minutes.
7. Copycat O’Charley’s Loaded Baked Potato soup
If you love baked potato soup, then you’ll love this copycat recipe that’s just like O’ Charley’s. It’s filled with tons of flavor, and topped with crispy bacon, shredded cheese and chives, this copycat recipe will be an instant hit to every one.
8. Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana
The whole family will love this copycat One Pot Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup from The Country Cook. Comfort food at it’s best! Loaded with bacon, sausage, potatoes, and kale! So delicious and filling!
9. Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a favorite among the restaurant crowd! Learn to make an even more delicious version at home with this crock-pot recipe from Scrummy Lane which tastes like Olive Garden’s version. It’s ultra creamy deliciousness makes it the ultimate comfort food.
10. Copycat Chick Fil-A Sandwich Recipe
Ever dreamed of making the tasty Chick-Fil-A sandwich at home? Now you can with this copycat recipe from Mom Needs to Know. I followed the recipe and it tastes just like the real thing. What an awesome recipe!
14. Cheesecake Factory Copycat Creamy Sundried Tomato Fettuccine
Why not try a copycat recipe the easy way? This cheesecake factory copycat creamy sundried tomato fettuccine recipe makes it simple. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Tablefortwoblog for the complete recipe.
15. Copycat Longhorn Steakhouse Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe
Copycat Longhorn Steakhouse Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe – yes please. This one delivers on step by step instructions without any fuss. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Allshecooks’s full tutorial for all the details.
16. Long John Silver’s Copycat Batter Dipped Fish
This is an easy recipe, and I never get tired of it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the batter dipped fish. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Copykat has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
17. Applebee’s Copycat Oriental Dressing
Whether it is a weeknight or a get-together, this applebee’s copycat oriental dressing recipe fits right in if you love easy recipes. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Carriesexperimentalkitchen at the link.
18. Chipotle Copycat Chicken
Give this chipotle copycat chicken recipe a try the next time you want recipe ideas. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Culinaryhill to see every step.
19. Cinnabon’s Cinnamon Rolls
Jocooks nailed it with this cinnabon’s cinnamon rolls recipe – dinner ideas, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the s cinnamon rolls. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Jocooks for the complete recipe.
20. Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits
My family always asks for seasonal recipe ideas like this, and this copycat red lobster cheddar bay biscuits recipe is one we keep making. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Savoryexperiments’s full tutorial for all the details.
21. Steakhouse Sweet Brown Molasses Bread
Ever crave fall recipe ideas? This steakhouse sweet brown molasses bread recipe is the one I keep going back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Itsalwaysautumn has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
22. Starbuck’s Lemon Loaf Cake
I have always loved a clear how-to, and this starbuck’s lemon loaf cake recipe is a great example why. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. You can grab the whole recipe from Letthebakingbeginblog at the link.
23. Boston Market Copycat Meatloaf
This boston market copycat meatloaf recipe is quick, easy, and a real win for an easy tutorial. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Delectablecookingandbaking to see every step.
24. Portillo’s Chopped Salad
Why make it complicated? This portillo’s chopped salad recipe keeps homemade treats simple. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the s chopped salad. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Gonnawantseconds for the complete recipe.
25. Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza
Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza? Sign me up. This is a copycat recipe done right. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Lifewiththecrustcutoff’s full tutorial for all the details.
26. Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice
Here is step by step instructions, and I keep coming back to it year after year. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Culinaryhill has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
27. Denny’s French Toast Copycat
From a quiet night in to a full house, this denny’s french toast copycat recipe works if you love an easy recipe. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the french toast copycat. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Kitchme at the link.
28. Copycat TGI Friday’s Green Bean Fries
Try this copycat tgi friday’s green bean fries recipe next time you’re after easy recipes. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Budgetsavvydiva to see every step.
30. Copycat Applebee’s 4 Cheese Mac&Cheese Honey Pepper Chicken
Around here, this copycat applebee’s 4 cheese mac&cheese honey pepper chicken recipe disappears fast whenever I make seasonal recipe ideas. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Thechunkychef’s full tutorial for all the details.
31. PF Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps Copycat Recipe
Looking for best copycat restaurant recipes that actually works? This pf chang’s chicken lettuce wraps copycat recipe recipe is it. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Isavea2z has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
32. Monterey Chicken Chili’s Knock Off Recipe
I will admit it, I am obsessed with a clear how-to, and this monterey chicken chili’s knock off recipe recipe proves it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the s knock off. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Creationsbykara at the link.
34. Little Caesar’s Crazy Bread
No need to overthink homemade treats – this little caesar’s crazy bread recipe is refreshingly simple. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Copykat for the complete recipe.
35. Wendy’s Chili Knock Off
Wendy’s Chili Knock Off, and it is a good one. Just a copycat recipe, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the chili knock off. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Mamalovesfood’s full tutorial for all the details.
36. Man Catching New Orleans Beignets
I do not think I will ever get tired of step by step instructions like this. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Ashleemarie has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
37. Best Ever Guacamole Chipotle’s Copycat Recipe
Weeknight, weekend, or a crowd – this best ever guacamole chipotle’s copycat recipe recipe covers an easy recipe either way. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. You can grab the whole recipe from Theslowroasteditalian at the link.
38. Copycat Homemade Nutter Butter Cookies
Put this copycat homemade nutter butter cookies recipe on your list next time you want a clear how-to. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Sweetasacookie to see every step.
40. Panda Express Chow Mein
We go through homemade treats like this quickly at my house, and this panda express chow mein recipe is a favorite. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the express chow mein. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Dinnerthendessert’s full tutorial for all the details.
41. Copycat Mocha Frappe
Craving a copycat recipe without much effort? This copycat mocha frappe recipe has you covered. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Thechunkychef has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
44. Homemade Shamrock Shake Recipe
Skip the fuss – this homemade shamrock shake recipe recipe is homemade treats done the easy way. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Bakingbeauty for the complete recipe.
45. Copycat Starbucks Strawberries And Cream Frappuccino
Copycat Starbucks Strawberries And Cream Frappuccino for the win. This is a copycat recipe at its easiest. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Blommi’s full tutorial for all the details.
46. Sonic Cherry Limeade Copycat Recipe
There is a reason I keep making an easy tutorial like this one. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Wheelndealmama has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
47. Starbucks Caramel Brulee Latte Copycat
Big party or just for yourself, this starbucks caramel brulee latte copycat recipe nails homemade treats. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Happyhealthymotivated at the link.
48. Sonic’s Lemonberry Slush
Make this sonic’s lemonberry slush recipe your go-to next time you want a copycat recipe. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the s lemonberry slush. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Jenaroundtheworld to see every step.
49. Copycat Starbucks S’mores Frappucinno
Raininghotcoupons’s take on an easy tutorial is a good one, and this copycat starbucks s’mores frappucinno recipe is why. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Raininghotcoupons for the complete recipe.
50. Jamba Juice Caribbean Passion Smoothie Copycat Recipe
This is the kind of homemade treats my family requests on repeat, and this jamba juice caribbean passion smoothie copycat recipe recipe delivers. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Livelikeyouarerich’s full tutorial for all the details.
