28 Delicious Copycat Recipes to Recreate Your Favorite Famous Foods

I am a firm believer that you could basically make everything at home.

Have you ever eaten at a restaurant and really loved their food? Sometimes, there is a dish that you love that you can’t get over, but it’s not exactly practical (for various reasons) to go buy them all the time.

So, if you love to cook (or even if you don’t), then there are a lot of recipes that you can make at home and have the famous restaurant dish in your own home for a fraction of the cost. 

Copycat Cheesecake Factory Cajun Jambalaya Pasta

Want to recreate the famous Cheesecake Factory Cajun Jambalaya Pasta at home with this delicious copycat recipe? Enjoy the spicy and flavorful combination of chicken, shrimp, and vegetables in a creamy sauce over pasta. Ready to serve in under 20 minutes, this pasta recipe is bound to be a favorite with the entire family!

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Tuscan Bean and Barley Salad (Costco Copycat Recipe)

This Costco copycat Tuscan Bean and Barley Salad recipe is a delicious take on the store-bought side dish! Cooked barley and beans are tossed with vegetables and fresh herbs, loaded with a light and tangy pesto dressing.

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Easy 4 Ingredient Copycat Crazy Bread Recipe

Make your favorite breadsticks at home any time with this easy copycat crazy bread recipe. Here is how to make them!

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Zuppa Toscana (3 Methods)

Craving something to warm the belly and comfort the soul? Here’s what I need brewing slowly in my kitchen… Zuppa Toscana! I whip up a giant pot of this creamy concoction filled with crumbled sausage, tender, melt-in-your-mouth potatoes, crispy heavenly bacon, and the goodness of kale.

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Copycat Chipotle Chili Corn Salsa

Discover how to make your own Copycat Chipotle Chili Corn Salsa with our easy-to-follow recipe. Enjoy the perfect blend of sweet corn, spicy chiles, and zesty lime, just like your favorite Chipotle version at home!

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Healthy Homemade Vegan Doritos “Nacho Cheese” Flavor 

This is an easy, healthy copycat recipe for your favorite bold-flavored tortilla chip snack! Homemade Vegan Doritos in classic “nacho cheese” flavor are gluten-free, allergy-free, and baked instead of fried! They’re addictive, crunchy, and great for parties!

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Bacon Turkey Bravo Sandwich

Anytime I find myself at Panera Bread, I order a Bacon Turkey Bravo Sandwich. It consists of soft and delicious tomato basil bread, smoked turkey, smoked Gouda cheese, smoked bacon, crispy lettuce, and juicy tomatoes with a signature sauce.

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Copycat Chick-Fil-A Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Copycat Chick-fil-A chocolate chunk cookies are soft and chewy cookies. These seriously simple cookies are a snap to make!

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Stuffed Mushrooms – Cheesecake Factory Copycat Recipe

These Cheesecake Factory stuffed mushrooms are a savory two-bite appetizer that will go fast at any gathering! Cheesy and flavorful, they’re a delicious treat guests are sure to rave about.

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Carbone’s Spicy Rigatoni Vodka Pasta (Copycat Recipe)

This copycat Carbone spicy vodka rigatoni delivers a delicious plate of spicy, glossy, and creamy tomato pasta that is easy enough for a weeknight dinner. Sweet onions and Calabrian chilies bring this dish to the next level.

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Chick-Fil-A Tortilla Soup (Copycat)

This copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Tortilla Soup (a white chicken chili in my book) is a must-try and has been on my dinner rotation for at least ten years! It’s even better than the real deal, so hearty, tasty, and satisfying.

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Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe

This Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana soup recipe is inspired by your favorite restaurant soup: a creamy soup with bacon, sausage, potatoes, and kale.

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Taco Bell Santa Fe Chalupa Recipe (Copycat)

Feeling nostalgic for these Taco Bell Chalupa recipes? These Copycat Taco Bell Chalupas are a meal that the whole family can enjoy and are the recipe that used to be super popular in the late 90s. 

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Copycat KFC Famous Bowls

These copycat KFC Famous Bowls are perfect for those nights when you can’t push those takeout cravings away! Comfort food made at home in just under 30 minutes!

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Crazy Feta

This Copycat Cava Crazy Feta recipe is everything you want in a dip and more. It has tangy feta cheese, spicy jalapenos, roasted onions and garlic, bright lemon, and olive oil. This spicy feta dip is easy to make in a food processor, and the flavors get better the longer they sit, making it a delicious make-ahead recipe.

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PF Chang’s Chicken Fried Rice {Healthy Copycat Recipe}

This homemade version of PF Chang’s chicken fried rice recipe is a classic comfort food. It’s warm and satisfying and has the most beautiful, fragrant aroma to bring the whole family to the table! This healthier version has all your favorite flavors with less fat, sodium, and calories!

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Air Fryer KFC Popcorn Chicken

Air Fryer KFC Popcorn Chicken. Follow our homemade KFC popcorn chicken recipe and learn how easy it is to make air fryer popcorn chicken at home.

These copycat KFC popcorn chicken balls are delicious, fast to prep, taste amazing, are crispy thanks to the air fryer, and include a quick hack to make them fast yet without compromising on flavour.

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Sweet Fire Chicken (Panda Express Copycat)

Crisp onions and peppers with juicy chicken in a sweet sauce with a kick: Panda Express Copycat Sweet Fire Chicken is an easy way to impress! Baked “fried” chicken makes this version a little healthier without sacrificing any of the taste.

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Copycat Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos

You can’t beat a crisp, fresh appetizer packed with flavor. This recipe perfectly matches the flavor and texture you’d find at the restaurant but at a much better quantity and price point!

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Copycat Chick-Fil-A Frosted Lemonade

Frosted Lemonade is a deliciously sweet and tangy summer treat! The combination of creamy vanilla ice cream and tart lemonade is a match made in heaven, and this frosty lemonade is the perfect beverage to cool off on a hot day. It’s just like Chick-fil-A frozen lemonade, but you won’t have to leave your house or spend the money for this delicious drink!

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Acorn Squash Soup Recipe

This copycat creamy vegan winter acorn squash soup recipe with roasted carrots is a vegan version of Panera’s Acorn Squash soup. It’s a soul-warming, toe-tingling soup that will make you lick your bowl clean!

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Copycat Animal Style French Fries

These Copycat Animal Style French Fries are a must-try for any fan of In-N-Out Burger! These tasty and addicting fries are topped with a delicious combination of melted cheese, grilled onions, and special sauce.

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Vegan Hamburger Helper

Get ready for a quick meal with our Vegan Hamburger Helper copycat! This one-pot wonder is packed with hearty pasta, savory vegan meat, and a creamy sauce that everyone asks for seconds. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends!

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Air Fryer Chick-Fil-A Chicken Sandwich {Copycat Recipe}

Air-fryer Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwiches can be made at home on Sundays or any day of the week without ever having to visit the restaurant!

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Chick-Fil-A Coleslaw Recipe (Copycat)

This Chick-fil-A coleslaw recipe is an easy side dish to prepare. Its just enough sweetness and crunch make it a delicious complement to any meal.

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Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes [Cracker Barrel Copycat Recipe]

Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes are melt-in-your-mouth buttermilk pancakes stuffed with a no-bake cheesecake filling, then stacked and topped with chunky homemade strawberry syrup, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries. You’ll never look back once you make this Cracker Barrel Cheesecake Pancakes Copycat recipe at home!

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Max and Erma’s Copy Cat Chicken Tortilla Soup

This creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup is a perfect copycat of Max and Erma’s famous tortilla soup! Made from scratch, it is cheesy, loaded with chicken and veggies, and has the perfect amount of spice!

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Tim Hortons Copycat Chocolate Chip Muffins

These chocolate chip muffins are a staple of Canadian society, so everyone should be able to make them at home affordably! My Tim Hortons copycat chocolate chip muffins are just like the real thing, but dare I say, they are even better. Loaded with chocolate chips, these are so tasty and soft with those giant muffin tops.

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