32 copycat recipes that bring takeout favorites a little closer to home
Cravings don’t always line up with plans to go out. Copycat recipes step in when you’d rather stay home but still want something different. Sometimes it’s spot on, and sometimes it’s just your new version.
Tim Horton’s Copycat Blueberry Muffins
These Tim Horton’s copycat blueberry muffins taste just like the originals from childhood. They’re perfectly sweet, loaded with blueberries, and topped with a crunchy streusel. Get the recipe: Tim Horton’s Copycat Blueberry Muffins
Spicy Wonton Dumplings with Chili Sauce
Make the perfect spicy, sweet, and tangy chili sauce to toss on wontons or dumplings for a quick and easy meal. This recipe captures a copycat flavor of the spicy wontons at Din Tai Fung. Get the Recipe: Spicy Wonton Dumplings with Chili Sauce
Jalapeno Chicken Salad
Looking for a spicy and flavorful lunch? This jalapeno chicken salad is a copycat of Chicken Salad Chick’s Jalapeno Holly and is loaded with creamy goodness, heat, and flavor. Get the recipe: Jalapeno Chicken Salad
Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup
This Olive Garden recipe comes together in just 30 minutes and works on the stove, in the slow cooker, or in the Instant Pot. Quick, versatile, and full of flavor, it’s perfect for any night of the week. Get the recipe: Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Milk Bar Hilly’s Pumpkin Caramel Pie
This viral NYC Milk Bar pumpkin caramel pie is basically everything you want in a dessert. Homemade crust, spiced pumpkin white chocolate ganache, salted caramel, whipped cream, and streusel all combine to make a delicious copycat treat. Get the recipe: Milk Bar Hilly’s Pumpkin Caramel Pie
Sausage Gnocchi Soup
This sausage gnocchi soup takes everything you love about Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana and adds a twist with gnocchi that soak up all the rich, savory flavors. Packed with Italian sausage, kale, and cream, it’s cozy, hearty, and comes together in about 30 minutes. Get the recipe: Sausage Gnocchi Soup
Levain Bakery White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies
Soft in the center with crisp edges, these Levain-style white chocolate macadamia cookies taste bakery-fresh. Thick and buttery with white chocolate and toasted macadamia nuts. Get the recipe: Levain Bakery White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies
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
Spicy Southwest Salad
This copycat Chick-Fil-A southwest salad brings the drive-thru vibes straight to your kitchen. With spicy grilled chicken, fresh veggies, crunchy tortilla strips, and a Tex-Mex dressing, it’s a full-on dinner in salad form. Get the recipe: Spicy Southwest Salad
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
Copycat Chick-Fil-A Chocolate Chunk Cookies
These copycat Chick-fil-A chocolate chunk cookies are soft, chewy, and ridiculously satisfying. Super simple to make, they’re basically snack time perfection in under an hour. Get the recipe: Copycat Chick-Fil-A Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Copycat Orange Chicken
This healthy orange chicken skips the deep frying and added sugar but still nails that sweet and savory flavor. It’s a quick, weeknight-friendly copycat of Panda Express that might actually be better than the original. Get the recipe: Copycat Orange Chicken
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
Waldorf Salad
This Waldorf salad is a spin on the California Pizza Kitchen classic. It’s loaded with crisp greens, fruit, veggies, and just the right amount of flavor. Get the recipe: Waldorf Salad
Cajun Chicken Pasta – Cheesecake Factory Copycat
Bring the flavors of Cheesecake Factory’s Louisiana Cajun chicken pasta into your own kitchen with this copycat recipe. It’s indulgent, flavorful, and guaranteed to have you reaching for seconds. Get the Recipe: Cajun Chicken Pasta – Cheesecake Factory Copycat
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
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)
Copycat Panda Express Fried Rice
Making your own 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
Starbucks Copycat Pink Drink
This homemade Starbucks pink drink is fruity, dreamy, and ridiculously easy. Same gorgeous pink layers and coconut milk base, but enjoyed right in your home rather than in the store. Get the recipe: Starbucks Copycat Pink Drink
Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs
Comforting, creamy, and full of flavor, this copycat Ikea Swedish meatballs recipe brings the classic straight to your table. Juicy beef and pork meatballs baked to perfection are topped with a smooth cream sauce for a hearty, family-friendly meal. Get the recipe: Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs
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
Chipotle Chicken (Chipotle Copycat Recipe)
Better than Chipotle? Absolutely. This Chipotle chicken copycat recipe takes all the flavors you love from the original and turns them up a notch for the most flavorful, juicy chicken ever. Get the recipe: Chipotle Chicken (Chipotle Copycat Recipe)
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 for about the same price? Get the recipe: Copycat Starbucks Iced Lemon Pound Cake
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)
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
Olympic Village Chocolate Muffins
Discover the secret recipe for the viral Olympic Village chocolate muffins. This copycat recipe consists of a light chocolate muffin studded with chocolate chunks and a chocolate ganache filling that makes these the ultimate chocolate lovers dream. Get the recipe: Olympic Village Chocolate Muffins