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13 Copycat Recipes You MUST Try

Craving something specific from a favorite chain restaurant or brand? Our Copycat Recipes have you covered to make these crave-worthy treats at home!

Have you ever been to a restaurant and tasted something so incredible that you knew you had to try to recreate it at home? I know I certainly have, and it’s common. Restaurants want to make products that have is hankering for more, begging to return so we can sink our teeth into that same delectable dish we had before. It’s how they stay in business – after all, a restaurant without good food is a closed, vacant building, am I right?

And have you ever asked the place of business what their secret was, or if they could please give you the recipe, only to be turned away? Same here. Because believe me, if I could be at Red Lobster eating Cheddar Bay Biscuits nightly, I would be, but sadly my wallet (and waistline) cannot afford such a thing. So instead I go home and experiment, experiment, experiment to try and find the best combination of flavors, textures and ingredients to make that same swoon-worthy dish at home. And most of the time, it just tastes like biscuits with cheddar and nothing special, which is a total bummer since those cravings are so strong for that magical taste that only Red Lobster’s famed biscuits bring.

But that’s where our Food Fanatic contributors come in. We’ve curated a delicious collection of copycat recipes so you can enjoy those favorite flavors at home from some of the most popular restaurants and establishments. Craving Mrs. Field’s Cookies? We’ve gotcha covered. And those Cheddar Bay Biscuits? Yep, they’re here too – no need to go broke dining out every night.

So sit back, relax, and kick up your feet, because tonight, you can bring the restaurant home! 

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Cheddar Bay Biscuits Photo
Stephie Swope
Red Lobster Biscuits
Create Red Lobster’s famous biscuits in the comfort of your own home, thanks to this easy recipe.
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2
Copycat Mrs. Fields Cookie Photo
Ashton Swank
Mrs. Field’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
Huge, bakery-style cookies made at home – what could be better?
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3
Texas Roadhouse Chili Photo
Kristy Still
Texas Roadhouse Chili
This steakhouse favorite can be made in minutes and tastes just like the original!
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4
Cookie Dough Pop Tarts Photo
Hayley Parker
Cookie Dough Pop Tarts
This fun twist on a classic recipe will have your kids excited to eat breakfast!
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5
Panera Bread Cinnamon Crunch Bagels Photo
Taylor Kiser
Panera Cinnamon Crunch Bagels
Fat and fluffy cinnamon-crusted bagels are the perfect accompaniment to a cup of coffee.
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6
KFC Gravy Recipe Photo
Kristy Still
KFC Gravy
All that’s missing is the mashed potatoes and bucket of fried chicken!
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7
Applebee's Blondie Recipe Photo
Stephie Swope
Applebee’s Blondies
A thick and chewy blondie that comes out in a sizzling skillet… what’s not to love?
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8
Zuppa Toscana Photo
Aimee Shugarman
Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana
Spicy and piping hot, this fabulous soup will soon become a family favorite! Serve with crusty bread.
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9
Cheesecake Factory Red Velvet Cheesecake Picture
Kate Donahue
Cheesecake Factory Red Velvet Cheesecake
Ultra luscious and extra indulgent, this cheesecake is sure to please!
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10
Vitatops Photo
Ashton Swank
Vitatops
Create these plush muffin top snacks at home thanks to a few staple pantry ingredients.
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11
Almond Joy Bars Photo
Ashton Swank
Almond Joy Bars
A classic candy bar recreated in a few surprisingly simple steps.
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12
Glazed Donuts
Ashton Swank
Krispy Kreme Donuts
The ‘hot light’ doesn’t need to come on – you can now make homemade, piping hot Krispy Kreme’s at home!
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13
Whole Wheat Cheez Its
Casey Barber
Homemade Cheez-Its
The kids will delight with these homemade, super cheesy crackers.
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