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30 Restaurant Copycat Recipes! (Secret Recipes)

May 8, 2023 By Heidi 24 Comments

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Use these popular Restaurant Copycat Recipes to indulge in some of your favorite restaurant style cuisine right from the comfort of home!

Then… indulge in even more of your restaurant favorites when you try these budget savvy Eat Out Cheap Ideas!

Restaurant Copycat Recipes

Are you craving food from your favorite restaurant tonight?

Or was your grocery store out of your favorite snack?

Don’t worry… these Copycat Recipes are here to save the day!

Whether you’re searching for Restaurant Copycat Recipes or just want to re-create some of your favorite items off the menu… you’ve just hit the jackpot!

Plus, you won’t believe how much money you’ll save by making these delicious entrees, drinks and desserts at home!

I’ve included copycat recipes for some of your favorite restaurants, including Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Cafe Rio, Chick-fil-A, Chili’s, Chipotle, Cracker Barrel, IKEA, Olive Garden, Orange Julius, Panda Express, Red Robin, Sonic, Starbucks, Texas Roadhouse and more!

So what are you waiting for?

Go grab some fun new recipes and give them a try this week…

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Copycat Recipes Arby’s

Mocha Milkshake Recipe (Jamocha Shake Copycat)

Use this delicious Mocha Milkshake recipe to create your own copycat Arby’s Jamocha Shake right in your kitchen blender!

Easy Mocha Shake Recipe

Roast Beef Slider Arby’s Copycat Recipe

My family thought these mini roast beef and cheddar sliders were better than Arby’s!  Don’t you love being able to make your favorite restaurant style food at home!?!

Copycat Recipes Buffalo Wild Wings

Garlic Parmesan Wings Buffalo Wild Wings Copycat

I was inspired to create this recipe after enjoying something similar at Buffalo Wild Wings, but my family ended up loving these even more!

Copycat Recipes Cafe Rio

Copycat Cafe Rio Sweet Pork

Have you ever found yourself fantasizing about having that amazing sweet pork from Cafe Rio at home?  Well… now you can with this copycat recipe for Cafe Rio Sweet Pork!

Mexican Pulled Pork Tacos

Copycat Recipes Chick fil A

Copycat Chick fil A Frosted Lemonade Recipe

Lemonade and Vanilla Ice Cream are an unbeatable combination.  Together, they represent the perfect blend of summer in one frosted cold glass!!

Frosted Lemonade Recipe! {Chick Fil A Copycat} from TheFrugalGirls.com

Chick fil A Frosted Strawberry Lemonade Recipe Copycat

You’re about to fall in love with your blender and I blame this amazing Frosted Strawberry Lemonade recipe!

Frosted Strawberry Lemonade Recipe! {Chick fil A Copycat}

Peach Milkshake Recipe (Chick-Fil-A Copycat)

Indulge in some sweet peach happiness when you blend up this copycat that takes just 5 ingredients to make!

Peach Milkshake Recipe

Copycat Recipes Chili’s

Chili’s Skillet Con Queso Recipe Copycat

There’s really no wrong way to enjoy this beef skillet queso recipe.  You can work into it slowly… or you can go all out and inhale every last bit!

Copycat Recipes Chipotle

Chipotle Copycat Cilantro Lime Rice

Make your own epic burritos and bowls at home this week with this Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe!

Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe Easy

Chipotle Copycat Corn Salsa

Do you LOVE the Corn Salsa served at Chipotle?  Why not make some at home?

Corn Salsa Recipe Chipotle Copycat

Chipotle Copycat Pico de Gallo

Making your own Chipotle style Fresh Pico de Gallo Salsa at home is easier than you might think!

Pico de Gallo Recipe Easy

Copycat Recipes Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole Copycat Recipe

This Cracker Barrel style hashbrown casserole comes straight from my sweet friend in Alabama!

Hashbrown Casserole Recipe

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Lemonade Recipe Copycat

Making your own fabulous old fashioned lemonade at home is easier than you might think!

Fresh Squeezed Lemonade Recipe Easy

Copycat Recipes IKEA

Ikea Swedish Meatballs Gravy Copycat Recipe

Enjoy your favorite IKEA dish at home when you make this fabulous creamy gravy for your meatballs!

Copycat Recipes Olive Garden

Olive Garden Garlic Alfredo Sauce Copycat

When you can’t make it to Olive Garden, the next best thing is creating your favorite entree at home!

Garlic Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup Copycat Recipe

This Chicken Gnocchi Soup serves up gourmet flavors that are even richer and more decadent than what you can get at Olive Garden!

Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Recipe

Have it all when you make your favorite Olive Garden soup at home for a fraction of the cost!

Spinach Artichoke Dip Olive Garden Copycat

Prepare to indulge when you make this Olive Garden style Spinach Artichoke Dip!

Crock Pot Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe

Copycat Recipes Orange Julius

Copycat Orange Julius Recipe

Try this recipe for yourself and decide if you ever need to buy another Orange Julius again!

Strawberry Julius Copycat Recipe

Grab your blender and get ready to create some Strawberry Julius goodness in just minutes!

Copycat Recipes Panda Express

Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken Recipe Copycat

Making your own copycat Panda Express Sweet Chili Chicken is really easy… especially when you use the actual Panda Express Sweet Chili Sauce you’ve picked up at the grocery store!

Copycat Recipes Red Robin

Red Robin Campfire Sauce Recipe Copycat

A friend who worked at Red Robin said this was his favorite way to make it.  Trust me… it’s SO good!

Red Robin Campfire Sauce Copycat Recipe

Oreo Cookie Magic Milkshake Red Robin Copycat

This copycat milkshake is the perfect way to indulge without spending a fortune!

Red Robin Strawberry Milkshake Recipe Copycat

Making your own Red Robin style Strawberry Milkshake at home is going to be so easy!

Strawberry Milkshake Recipe

Copycat Recipes Sonic

Sonic Red Bull Slush Recipe Copycat

Make your own Sonic Red Bull Slush at home for a fraction of the cost!

Copycat Recipes Starbucks

Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino Recipe Copycat

There’s no need to leave home when you can enjoy this delicious Mocha Frappe Recipe made with your kitchen blender!

Starbucks Banana Bread Recipe Copycat

This classic banana bread is moist and delicious, with the perfect amount of banana flavor.

Easy Banana Bread Recipe Homemade

Copycat Recipes Texas Roadhouse

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Butter Recipe

This amazing Cinnamon Honey Butter Spread Recipe will have you dreaming of those warm, soft rolls you get at Texas Roadhouse!

More Restaurant Copycat Recipes

MORE Texas Roadhouse Copycat Recipes

Want to save even more money making copycat Texas Roadhouse Recipes?  I know you’ll love these easy copycats

MORE Cracker Barrel Copycat Recipes

One of the easiest ways to save money at Cracker Barrel, is to make some of your menu favorites right at home.

Cracker Barrel Menu Hacks

8 LongHorn Steakhouse Copycat Recipes

Craving some steakhouse classics at home tonight?  You’ll love these easy LongHorn Steakhouse Copycat Recipes to try at home!

Longhorn Steakhouse Recipes

10 Chili’s Copycat Recipes

Not only do these Chili’s copycats taste as good or better than the originals… making them is also extra frugal!

Chili's Menu Hacks Restaurant

Applebee’s Copycat Recipes

Would you rather stay home tonight and get cozy? Give these easy Copycat Applebee’s Recipes a try tonight!

Applebee's Menu Tips

7 Copycat Carrabba’s Recipes

No need to head to Carrabba’s when you can make these copycat recipes right in your own kitchen.

Carrabba's Recipes

More Copycat Recipes You’ll Love

Copycat Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Recipe

This copycat Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Mix Recipe is so fresh and delicious!  You’ll never want to go back to the pre-made packets again!

Copycat Lawry’s Taco Seasoning Recipe

Now you can skip a trip to the store and mix up some of the best taco seasoning you’ve ever had instead!

Taco Seasoning Recipe

Fajita Seasoning Recipe Lawry’s Copycat

Skip the expense of store bought fajita seasoning and make this delicious copycat in just 5 minutes!

Restaurant & Grocery Money Saving Tips:

30 Eat Out Cheap Ideas! (How to Save Money Eating Out)

To help you save money eating out, I’ve put together money saving tips for Applebee’s, Burger King, Chili’s, Cracker Barrel, Domino’s, Longhorn Steakhouse, Panera, Starbucks, Outback Steakhouse, Texas Roadhouse, and so many more!

Eat out Cheap

How To Cut Your Grocery Bill In Half (35 Brilliant Money Saving Tips)

Want to know how to cut your grocery bill in half?  Keep more cash in your wallet with these easy money saving tricks!

So do you have any favorite Restaurant Copycat Recipes you like to make at home?  

Share with us in the comments below!

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    • Tasia says

      May 15, 2023 at 9:58 pm

      What a great compilation of copycat recipes. I’ve never been to Chick fil A, but that frosted lemonade is calling me!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        May 16, 2023 at 12:27 pm

        You will love it, Tasia… it’s like a splash of Summer with every sip! 🙂

        Reply
    • CoCo says

      May 11, 2023 at 2:19 am

      These recipes all look amazing, Heidi! I can’t get over how easy it’s going to be to enjoy some of our favorite treats at home now. Thank you for pulling all of this together. It’s a huge help! Hugs, CoCo

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        May 11, 2023 at 10:52 am

        You’re very welcome, CoCo… have FUN creating your restaurant favorites at home!

        Reply
    • rainbow evening says

      May 10, 2023 at 9:46 am

      all recipes look great…..
      I’ll try some…..
      Thank you for sharing

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        May 10, 2023 at 6:15 pm

        You’re very welcome!!

        Reply
    • Healthy World Cuisine says

      May 9, 2023 at 6:50 pm

      Goodness where shall we start?! so many delicious copy cat recipe ideas. I guess we will start at the top and work our way down the list.

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        May 10, 2023 at 6:15 pm

        That’s a great place to start!! 🙂

        Reply
    • Adriana Leandro says

      May 9, 2023 at 5:59 pm

      There are some great recipes here. And now, I’m so hungry.
      Have a nice day.

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        May 10, 2023 at 6:14 pm

        Haha… these definitely do have a way of making you hungry!

        Reply
    • somewhereinireland says

      May 9, 2023 at 9:25 am

      Wow, there are some great copycat recipes that I’ll have to try. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        May 10, 2023 at 6:14 pm

        You’re very welcome… ENJOY!

        Reply
    • delphine says

      May 9, 2023 at 9:17 am

      Tu nus donnes envie d’aller dans ce restaurant
      Merci

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        May 10, 2023 at 6:12 pm

        Merci beaucoup, Delphine. 🙂 Bises

        Reply
    • Kathrine Eldridge says

      May 9, 2023 at 2:52 am

      I’m getting hungry looking at all of these yummy copycat recipes! I have made the Cracker Barrel hash browns. So good!

      https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        May 10, 2023 at 6:11 pm

        Aren’t those SO yummy? It’s definitely a family favorite here! 🙂

        Reply
    • Lisa's Notebook says

      May 9, 2023 at 2:08 am

      I am loving the look of the lemonade and milkshake recipes, Heidi, perfect timing with summer just around the corner!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        May 10, 2023 at 6:11 pm

        That is definitely one of my favorites, Lisa… and definitely is perfect for a hot Summer day!

        Reply
    • Veronica Lee says

      May 8, 2023 at 7:13 pm

      Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

      I’m excited to try all of them!

      Hugs and blessings, Heidi

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        May 10, 2023 at 6:10 pm

        Aww… thanks, Veronica! ENJOY… and have a lovely week!

        Reply
    • Her Digital Coffee says

      May 8, 2023 at 5:32 pm

      Delicious recipes! We don’t have many Arby’s around anymore, so I’m thrilled to see a recipe for their beef and cheddar sliders. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        May 10, 2023 at 6:10 pm

        You’re very welcome! They taste JUST like the real thing! 🙂

        Reply
    • Michelle says

      May 8, 2023 at 9:34 am

      Such a great round up of copycat restaurant recipes for when you have that craving but want to save money! 🙂

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        May 10, 2023 at 6:09 pm

        Right? These really will save so much money!

        Reply

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