21 Copycat Recipes Worth Skipping Takeout For
Craving your favorite takeout but don’t want to leave the house (or overspend)? These 21 copycat recipes bring restaurant-style flavor straight to your kitchen. From fast food classics and grocery store candy to coffee shop favorites, they’re shockingly close to the real thing.
Chocolate Crunch Cups
Chocolate Crunch cups are a fun and delicious copycat that mimics a storebought Crunch candy bar. They’re so good that you’ll find yourself sneaking one (or two) whenever you can. Get the recipe: Crispy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Air Fryer Applesauce Fritters
These air fryer applesauce fritters are a lighter take on a classic comfort food, with apple, cinnamon, and coconut sugar. Top them with a vanilla cinnamon glaze while they are warm, and they will be your new go-to treat any time of year. Get the recipe: Air Fryer Applesauce Fritters
Copycat Panda Express Beef and Broccoli
Whip up tender beef and steamed broccoli that tastes like your favorite takeout but way easier on your wallet. This copycat Panda Express situation is a weeknight win the whole fam will be obsessed with. Get the recipe: Copycat Panda Express Beef and Broccoli
Kale Crunch Salad (Chick-Fil-A Copycat)
This kale crunch salad takes Chick-Fil-A’s classic recipe up a notch with some extra tasty additions. It’s got all the familiar flavors, plus a few surprises that make it even better. Get the recipe: Kale Crunch Salad (Chick-Fil-A Copycat)
Sweetgreen Peach And Goat Cheese Salad
This Sweetgreen peach and goat cheese salad is an easy copycat recipe of one of their best salads. It’s made with peaches, goat cheese, greens, cucumber, mint, basil, and chopped almonds for a fresh and tasty dish. Get the recipe: Sweetgreen Peach And Goat Cheese Salad
Homemade York Peppermint Patties
If you love that classic mix of cool peppermint and rich dark chocolate, these homemade York copycat patties are a must. They’re soft, minty, and made with just 5 ingredients, perfect with coffee, for gifting or sneaking as a snack. Get the recipe: Homemade York Peppermint Patties
Moxie’s Copycat Grilled Steak Salad with Feta
This salad is hearty, flavorful, and satisfying while still feeling light enough for dinner. Inspired by the popular Moxie’s version, it features tender grilled steak, tangy goat cheese, and a zesty Clamato dressing for a balanced and delicious meal. Get the recipe: Moxie’s Copycat Grilled Steak Salad with Feta
20 Minute Copycat Dunkin’ Egg Bites
These 20-minute copycat Dunkin’ Egg Bites are the perfect quick breakfast. Packed with bacon and cheese, they’re a tasty grab-and-go option to make your mornings a breeze. Get the recipe: 20 Minute Copycat Dunkin’ Egg Bites
Chick-fil-A Sauce
This homemade Chick-fil-A sauce gives you the same creamy, tangy, sweet taste as the original, but with Greek yogurt for a lighter twist. It’s the perfect homemade dip for chicken, wraps, sandwiches, burgers, and anything else you want to dress up. Get the recipe: Healthy Chick-fil-A Sauce
Low-Carb KFC Chicken Copycat
Craving the Colonel’s famous fried chicken while sticking to your healthy goals? This low-carb copycat KFC chicken recipe, seasoned with 11 herbs and spices, delivers all the classic flavour in a lighter way. Get the recipe: Low Carb KFC Chicken Copycat
Panera 10 Vegetable Soup Recipe (Copycat)
Panera’s 10-vegetable soup is so easy to make at home. Launched in 2019, this garden vegetable soup is one of the lowest calorie options on their menu, and now you can enjoy this under-300-calorie vegan soup in your own kitchen. Get the recipe: Panera 10 Vegetable Soup Recipe (Copycat)
Egg White Breakfast Sandwiches (Starbucks Copycat)
Start your day right with these easy and tasty Starbucks copycat egg white breakfast sandwiches. Packed with protein, white cheddar, and turkey bacon, they’re a perfect choice for busy mornings. Get the recipe: Egg White Breakfast Sandwiches (Starbucks Copycat)
Copycat Starbucks Iced Lemon Pound Cake
This copycat Starbucks iced lemon pound cake tastes just as fabulous without any chemicals or preservatives. Why spend money on a slice at Starbucks when you can make a whole loaf at home, healthier and for about the same price? Get the recipe: Copycat Starbucks Iced Lemon Pound Cake
Cilantro Lime Rice
Love Chipotle’s cilantro lime rice? This simple copycat recipe delivers fresh, vibrant flavours that are perfect for adding to burrito bowls, tacos, or just as a side dish anytime. Get the recipe: Cilantro Lime Rice
Copycat Panda Express Fried Rice
Making your own Panda Express fried rice is super easy. Budget-friendly, one-pan, and all the perks of a homemade meal. Get the Recipe: Copycat Panda Express Fried Rice
Harvest Grain and Nut Pancakes (IHOP Copycat)
These pancakes are a lighter take on the classic IHOP Harvest Grain and Nut ones and they just might be even better. Fluffy, cozy, and taste like a weekend morning should. Get the recipe: Harvest Grain and Nut Pancakes
Copycat Firecracker Chicken
If Wagamama’s firecracker chicken is your go-to, this copycat version might just be your new favorite. Juicy chicken, fiery glaze, crunchy veggies, and fluffy rice come together for a seriously bold homemade upgrade. Get the recipe: Copycat Firecracker Chicken
Hibachi Steak
Hibachi steak is a restaurant favourite, but you don’t have to leave home to enjoy it. This easy copycat recipe tastes just like the one from Benihana, with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil seasoning the juicy steak, plus fried rice and sautéed veggies for a complete meal. Get the recipe: Hibachi Steak
Panera Spicy Thai Salad
This Panera spicy Thai salad copycat is a healthier take on the fan favourite. Packed with fresh greens, edamame, bell peppers, cilantro, and a spicy peanut dressing, it’s loaded with flavour minus the extra calories. Get the recipe: Panera Spicy Thai Salad
Olive Garden Copycat Steak Alfredo
Indulgent, creamy, and loaded with tangy gorgonzola, this Olive Garden steak Alfredo copycat recipe brings the restaurant experience right to your kitchen. Fettuccine in rich Alfredo sauce, paired with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach, makes this comfort food classic even better. Get the recipe: Olive Garden Copycat Steak Alfredo
Panera Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich
This Panera-inspired Mediterranean veggie sandwich brings all the flavor without the takeout price tag. Packed with hummus, roasted peppers, fresh veggies, and feta, it’s a vegetarian win that actually keeps you full. Get the recipe: Panera Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich