CopyCat Recipes From Popular Restaurants and Brands | CDKitchen.com (2024)

Make your own Pizza Hut pan pizza at home. This copycat recipe for the crust and sauce tastes just like the pizzas you get at Pizza Hut.

Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours

Just like the pretzels you get at the mall. This copy cat version of Auntie Anne's is easy and delicious.

Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours

Kelseys got it right with this recipe! This restaurant favorite is made with cream cheese, Parmesan, Romano, chopped spinach, and topped with Cheddar cheese.

Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes

A homemade version of Dunkin' Donuts' popular yeast-raised, vanilla cream filled, deep-fried doughnuts.

Method: deep fryer, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours

The bean and bacon soup by Campbell's is a long time favorite of many. Now you can nix the can and make it from scratch!

Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours

Whether you prefer making all your condiments from scratch or you just need some mayo in a pinch, this Hellman's copycat is spot on. Pro-tip: stir in a bit of sriracha for a spicy...

Time: under 30 minutes

Love Popeye's fried chicken? Making Popeye's fried chicken at home is a great way to get the same delicious taste without having to leave the comfort of your own kitchen.

Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes

This popular buffet item at the Golden Corral crab salad is made with imitation crab, ranch salad dressing, mayo, green onion, bell pepper, and celery.

Time: over 5 hours

Maggiano's Little Italy is a nationwide Italian restaurant chain. Serve this dressing on your favorite salad greens, or on a "chopped" salad like Maggiano's

Time: under 30 minutes

Copy the famous steak seasoning mixture at home with this recipe. Keep it on hand anytime you want to add a pop of flavor to steaks, pork chops, burgers, etc.

Time: under 30 minutes

Keep this copycat version of Uncle Ben's most popular rice blend on hand for a fraction of the cost by making it yourself.

Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes

Coca cola has a slightly spicy flavor to it which shines through in this chocolate cake recipe. It's just like they serve at Cracker Barrel restaurants.

Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours

This copycat version from K&W is made with ground beef, pasta, ketchup, beef stock, lots of seasonings and two types of cheese.

Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes

Panera is known for their delicious soups and this recipe is no exception. It's made with fresh broccoli and lots of cheddar cheese.

Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes

You won't believe how easy it is to copy this popular side dish from Cracker Barrel at home. The recipe is made with bacon, green beans, onion, and seasonings.

Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes

This grenadine and maraschino cherry infused cola is an awesome drink - alone or as a mixer in a co*cktail.

Time: under 30 minutes

Cinnabon is famous for their perfect cinnamon rolls with creamy icing. Now you can be famous too with your friends and family for copying their recipe at...

Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours

If you love the frosting on the cinnamon rolls at Cinnabon, then you'll love this copycat recipe. It uses margarine, cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to...

Time: under 30 minutes

If you love the fried chicken from Church's then try this recipe for their coating mix.

Time: 1-2 hours

Want perfect hash browns every time? This recipe teaches you the tricks that restaurants and diners use.

Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours

Sbarro may be known for pizza, but this copycat ziti bake recipe is no slouch. Al dente pasta covered in ricotta, Romano, and mozzarella cheese with black pepper tomato sauce proves...

Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes

What's the secret to country singer Loretta Lynn's famous crispy fried chicken? It's all in the double coating of seasoned flour.

Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes

Bring the city's famous deep dish pie right to your table. A crispy crust, melted mozzarella and tangy tomato sauce is guaranteed to knock this one out of the...

Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours

Hard to pick a more classic fair food than a good old corndog on a stick. A cornmeal batter with honey, flour, and egg turns some ordinary hot dogs into nostalgia-inducing treats.

Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes

Pappadeaux serves this creamy white wine Alexander sauce over mahi mahi but it works great over any fish or even steak.

Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes