85 Copycat Recipes You Can Make Right Now—From The Cheesecake Factory To Starbucks (2024)

When it comes to a Cheesecake Factory cheesecake, we don't expect anything less than extreme decadence. With five (!!!) indulgent layers of chocolate and Oreos, this dream cheesecake delivers all that and more.

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Juicy, slightly spicy and packed full of flavor, this copycat recipe just might rival the real deal thanks to an extra-flavorful marinade and super tender chicken. If you've been searching for that perfect Chipotle recipe—this is it.

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Whether it's a road trip stop or a local favorite, there is no denying that Cracker Barrel’s are the best, a must order! This copycat recipe pays homage to the purity of their recipe—there are no peas, carrots, veggies or the like in the dish.

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Every dish at Carbone, the nouveau red sauce joint in lower Manhattan, is a mind-bendingly delicious, updated take on an Italian-American classic, though none may be more famous than their Spicy Rigatoni, which features their version of a booze-spiked vodka sauce. This is our take on it!

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The exact origins of chow mein are not entirely clear, but historians suspect this dish was born in northern China millennia ago. Thousands of years later, it’s been popularized by a beloved chain with a cute panda mascot. Now you can make it at home!

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There are a ton of famous fast food burgers, but the Bacon Western Cheeseburger holds a special place in our hearts (and not just because it’s really fun to say). Top with tangy BBQ sauce and crispy onion rings, and you're on your way to burger heaven.

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Chick-fil-A's lightly breaded morsels of golden chicken breast take the top spot for people's favorite fast food nuggets. This copycat recipe allows you the joys of eating incredible chicken nuggets without having to step foot into a restaurant—and you'll save a couple of bucks too.

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If you can't get enough of the flavor combo of saucy BBQ, tender chicken, and creamy ranch, then you'll go crazy for this homemade version. Our twist? We bake the pizza in an ovenproof skillet, resulting in an extra-crispy crust. It might seem a bit extra, but trust us—it's worth it.

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This iconic frozen treat will make all your Disney dreams come true. Need even more Dole Whip fun? Try our Dole whip mimosas.

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Fluffy, sweet, and as golden as those famous McDonald's arches, these copycat pancakes are sure to hit the spot. The trick to fluffy hotcakes is kind of counterintuitive—the more lumps in your batter, the better. Stir the wet and dry ingredients only until they’ve just combined, since overmixing will develop too much gluten and make your hotcakes tough.

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This Cheesecake Factory staple is a seafood lover’s dream! The richness of the cream sauce is balanced by the acid of the tomatoes and the herbaceousness of the fresh basil. To top it all off, you'll add some golden breadcrumbs for a bit of crispy texture. Mmm.

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If you just can't get enough of the classic Panda Express dish, our copycat recipe is a game-changer. Ready in under an hour with all of the same sweet and savory flavors you love, staying in for weeknight dinner has never been easier. Serve over rice (and maybe with some crab rangoons if you're feeling extra fancy) for a stay-at-home meal to impress even the biggest Panda lover in your life.

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Crumbl’s chilled sugar cookie may no longer be on their permanent menu, but now you can make it at home to have any time you want. Their signature giant cookie is an almond sugar cookie with a pretty pink frosting. It doesn't traditionally have sprinkles, but we think they're fun!

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You may go to Texas Roadhouse to order a steak, but we all know the best part of the meal is the basket of dinner rolls. These soft, pillowy squares come to the table fresh from the oven, and the accompanying cinnamon-honey butter is worth the trip alone.

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We love hot panini of any kind, but this homemade version of our favorite Panera Bread panini is extra-special. Smoky shredded chicken, melty mozzarella, and juicy tomatoes are pressed between focaccia to create a sandwich that’s crispy-crunchy on the outside, and soft and warm in the middle. Lunchtime heaven.

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Aside from mouth-watering chicken and sandwiches that make people line up around the block, Popeyes is known for their iconic, fluffy, crisp, salty, and buttery biscuits. Made for sopping up gravy or shuttling red beans and rice from point A to point B, these copycat biscuits come crazy close to the original using a few classic biscuit baking techniques and tips.

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Burger King may have their secret formula to crispy chicken finger perfection, but we think our version is worthy of stardom too. We used chicken breasts cut into thin strips and seasoned with salt and sugar. They're then coated in bread crumbs and herbs, then fried. Mmm.

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This simple lemon cream cake was a beloved favorite at Olive Garden. The vanilla cake is soft and fluffy with a hint of lemon and gets a thick lemon cream filling that’s just tart enough. Why they don’t have it on the menu anymore, we’ll never know, but luckily, now you can make it at home.

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Cure your craving for McDonald’s apple pies with our homemade take on this restaurant favorite. Featuring a crisp, golden crust packed with gooey cinnamon apple filling, these hand pies will quickly become your new favorite fall bake.

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The trick to recreating a Shake Shack burger is the sauce. While it resembles other restaurant burger sauces, there's one key difference: how the pickles are incorporated. Who knew?

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