Dining Out Without the Bill: 19 Copycat Recipes You’ll Wish You’d Known Sooner

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If you’ve ever dined at a restaurant and wished you could recreate the delicious dishes at home, then you’re in luck! Restaurant copycat recipes allow you to replicate your favorite meals from popular dining establishments right in your own kitchen. Whether you’re looking to save money or simply enjoy cooking, this collection of restaurant copycat recipes are sure to satisfy your cravings and elevate your culinary skills. Get ready to indulge in all of your favorite restaurant tastes without ever leaving your house.

First Watch Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

First Watch Quinoa Breakfast Bowl by Gimme From Scratch
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If you’ve ever had the pleasure of starting your day at First Watch, chances are you’ve encountered their made from scratch power bowls. This vibrant copycat recipe of their quinoa breakfast bowl features protein-rich quinoa alongside spicy Italian sausage, oven-roasted mushrooms and tomatoes, tender kale with a homemade zesty lemon white balsamic dressing. It’s then crowned with butter-basted eggs and garnished with freshly grated parmesan cheese. It’s so delicious!

Get the Recipe: First Watch Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

La Madeleine Chicken Friand

La Madeleine Chicken Friand by Peonies and Pastries
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Introducing the delightful chicken friand – a savory pastry filled with tender chicken, savory herbs, and a touch of creamy goodness. Perfectly flaky on the outside and bursting with flavor on the inside, it’s comfort food at its finest!

Get the Recipe: La Madeleine Chicken Friand

Maggiano’s Tuscan Mussels

Maggiano’s Tuscan Mussels by Three Olives Branch
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Copycat Maggiano’s Tuscan Mussels are a fast and easy seafood recipe. Bring this Italian shellfish home with sun-dried tomatoes, beans, and basil in a white wine sauce.

Get the Recipe: Maggiano’s Tuscan Mussels

Cheesecake Factory Air Fryer Fried Macaroni and Cheese Balls

Cheesecake Factory Air Fryer Fried Macaroni and Cheese Balls by Air Fryer at Tiffany's
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Air fryer fried macaroni and cheese balls are a delicious appetizer that’s a Cheesecake Factory copycat recipe. They’re filled with creamy macaroni and cheese, have a crispy outer layer, and are served with creamy marinara sauce.

Get the Recipe: Cheesecake Factory Air Fryer Fried Macaroni and Cheese Balls

Chili’s Chicken Enchilada Soup

Chili's Chicken Enchilada Soup by Xoxo Bella
Photo Credit: Xoxo Bella

Tasty and versatile, this Chili’s copycat chicken enchilada soup is a Mexican-inspired dish you can make with rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken. Rotisserie chicken is great because you can make several meals out of it. Why not try this easy soup recipe that tastes like chicken enchiladas in soup form? It’s colorful, appetizing and nutritious. This is one of those easy soup recipes that is perfect any night of the week and sure to get a 5 star rating for the whole family.

Get the Recipe: Chili’s Chicken Enchilada Soup

Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits

Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits by Mandi of the Mountains
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These quick and easy cheddar bay biscuits are made from scratch and can be on the table in under 30 minutes. They’re brushed with garlic herb butter, taste just like the iconic biscuits at Red Lobster, and are way better than the boxed mix. These tender, cheesy biscuits will disappear lickety-split!

Get the Recipe: Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits

Noodles and Company Pesto Cavatappi

Noodles and Company Pesto Cavatappi by Life as a Strawberry
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This Noodles & Company Pesto Cavatappi copycat recipe is easy to make and ready in 30 minutes! With fresh pesto, mushrooms, and diced tomatoes.

Get the Recipe: Noodles and Company Pesto Cavatappi

Olive Garden Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo Sauce

Olive Garden Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo Sauce by Simply Happenings
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This is a copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo recipe that’s rich, creamy, garlicky, and full of Parmesan cheese. Serve over fettuccine and grilled chicken. It’s easy to prepare any night of the week.

Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo Sauce

Red Hot & Blue Original Potato Salad

Red Hot & Blue Original Potato Salad by Whiskful Cooking
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This Copycat Red Hot & Blue Original Potato Salad Recipe is a popular side dish made with red-skinned potatoes, celery seeds, and creamy mayonnaise. Sure to be a hit at your summer cookout.

Get the Recipe: Red Hot & Blue Original Potato Salad

Denny’s Pancakes

Denny's Pancakes by Beeyond Cereal
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Experience the taste of a classic diner breakfast without leaving the comfort of your home with this fantastic copycat Denny’s pancake recipe. These golden, fluffy pancakes are crafted from scratch in your very own kitchen and deliver that delicious diner flavor, at home.

Get the Recipe: Denny’s Pancakes

Cheesecake Factory Creamy Chicken Madeira

Cheesecake Factory Creamy Chicken Madeira by The Forked Spoon
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Chicken Madeira is made with juicy seared chicken, tender mushrooms, and crisp asparagus cooked in a luscious Madeira cream sauce covered with melted cheese. This Cheesecake Factory copycat is even better made at home and is absolute perfection served over buttery mashed potatoes.

Get the Recipe: Cheesecake Factory Creamy Chicken Madeira

Buffalo Wild Wings Asian Zing Sauce

Buffalo Wild Wings Asian Zing Sauce by J Cooking Odyssey
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This homemade Asian zing sauce is a copycat version of the Buffalo Wild Wings Asian zing sauce recipe. It is a tangy sauce with sweet and spicy flavors. This easy recipe, made with simple ingredients, is vegan and can be made gluten-free. Ready in less than 5 minutes!

Get the Recipe: Buffalo Wild Wings Asian Zing Sauce

Chili’s Salsa

Chili’s Salsa by 24 Bite
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This Chili’s Salsa Copycat Recipe answers the question, “Can I make this at home?” Yes, you can and it’s so easy!

Get the Recipe: Chili’s Salsa

Olive Garden Air Fryer Lasagna Fritta

Olive Garden Air Fryer Lasagna Fritta by Air Fryer at Tiffany's
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This is an Olive Garden copycat recipe for air fryer five-cheese lasagna fritta. It’s fried lasagna filled with creamy ricotta cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, Romano, and Asiago cheese spread in between rolled lasagna noodles that are then dipped in batter and fried golden crispy.

Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Air Fryer Lasagna Fritta

Cracker Barrel Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole

Cracker Barrel Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole by She's Not Cookin
Photo Credit: She’s Not Cookin

This easy Copycat Cracker Barrel Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole Recipe can be prepped in five minutes and takes less than an hour to cook.

This crowd-pleasing casserole is perfect for potlucks, family gatherings or lazy weekends. Serve it with breakfast or your favorite savory dish.

Get the Recipe: Cracker Barrel Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole

Cheesecake Factory Instant Pot Pasta Da Vinci

Cheesecake Factory Instant Pot Pasta Da Vinci by Xoxo Bella
Photo Credit: Xoxo Bella

Taste this Cheesecake Factory copycat pasta da vinci and you’ll honestly believe you’re at the restaurant. This chicken-based pasta dish isn’t difficult to make. It’s a simple Instant Pot pasta dinner which tastes amazing. So try making Cheesecake Factory pasta at home and you will love how it tastes. If you haven’t tried chicken da vinci before, now is the time! You won’t be disappointed.

Get the Recipe: Cheesecake Factory Instant Pot Pasta Da Vinci

Olive Garden Chicken con Broccoli

Olive Garden Chicken con Broccoli by Three Olives Branch
Photo Credit: Three Olives Branch

Copycat Olive Garden Chicken con Broccoli is just like the discontinued restaurant favorite! An easy creamy garlic pasta recipe.

Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Chicken con Broccoli

Texas Roadhouse Butter

Texas Roadhouse Butter by I Heart Eating
Photo Credit: I Heart Eating

Copycat Texas Roadhouse butter is a delicious cinnamon honey butter that tastes just like the real deal! This cinnamon honey butter recipe takes just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to make.

Get the Recipe: Texas Roadhouse Butter

Olive Garden Smoked Mozzarella Fonduta

Olive Garden Smoked Mozzarella Fonduta by Three Olives Branch
Photo Credit: Three Olives Branch

This Copycat Olive Garden Smoked Mozzarella Fonduta is just like the popular restaurant! A fast and easy cheese dip appetizer recipe with Italian flavors. Three cheese dip with crostini bread great for a party or game day.

Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Smoked Mozzarella Fonduta

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I love to share recipes with real ingredients that are both sweet and savory (especially sweet:) My mission with Gimme From Scratch is to inspire you with recipes that will bring your families together in the kitchen. I'm introverted at heart but know how important socializing can be for maintaining good relationships, when writing not only am looking forward to sharing information - It's also building connections between readers who love good food as much as I do!

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