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21 Copycat Recipes Better Than Anything You'll Find in Stores

Published: Jul 17, 2024 by Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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Skip the store lines! These 21 copycat recipes are your new go-tos for recreating store-bought classics that are tastier, fresher, and totally homemade!

Healthy Java Chip Frappuccino Recipe

A Starbucks Frappuccino with a clear plastic lid filled with a blended iced coffee drink, featuring chocolate and frothy textures, the cup displaying the Starbucks logo. Discover 24 copycat recipes to make this delightful treat at home.
Healthy Java Chip Frappuccino Recipe. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Today on the blog, say goodbye to Starbucks with our homemade Healthy Java Chip Frappuccino recipe—a delicious copycat of your favorite blended coffee treat!
Get the Recipe: Healthy Java Chip Frappuccino Recipe

Copycat Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt

A sandwich with avocado, chicken and cheese on a plate.
Copycat Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Discover the unbeatable flavors of our homemade copycat Panera Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt. Learn how to recreate this classic sandwich right in your own kitchen!
Get the Recipe: Copycat Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt

Chicken Gnocchi Soup

A bowl of chicken and spinach soup with a spoon.
Chicken Gnocchi Soup. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Enjoy the cozy flavors of our copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup. This warm, creamy delight is a must-try for soup enthusiasts!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

A person dipping fried shrimp into a bowl of dip.
Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Serve up the ultimate game day appetizer with our Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp! This copycat Bonefish Grill recipe features crispy shrimp tossed in a spicy sauce.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes

Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes in a white ramekin topped with sour cream and green onions.
Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Whip up Taco Bell's Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes at home in minutes with this tasty copycat recipe! Enjoy crispy, spicy potatoes smothered in nacho cheese sauce.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes

Pasta e Fagioli Soup

Pasta e Fagioli Soup in 2 bowls with spoons.
Pasta e Fagioli Soup. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

This hearty soup, loaded with beef, beans, veggies, and flavor, rivals the Olive Garden original! Easy to make at home, once you savor this restaurant classic, you'll never go back to store-bought!
Get the Recipe: Pasta e Fagioli Soup

Copycat Alice Springs Chicken

A picture of Alice Springs chicken on white plate.
Copycat Alice Springs Chicken. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Bring the flavors of Outback Steakhouse to your kitchen with our Alice Springs Chicken copycat recipe. Featuring juicy chicken, a creamy mustard sauce, mushrooms, bacon, and cheese, this dish is a mouthwatering flavor explosion!
Get the Recipe: Copycat Alice Springs Chicken

Two Pesto Chicken Pizza

Chicken Pizza loaded with Mozzarella  on a tray.
Two Pesto Chicken Pizza. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Enjoy the perfect weeknight meal with our Two Pesto Chicken Pizza featuring Mozzarella and Ricotta. It's quick to make and incredibly delicious!
Get the Recipe: Two Pesto Chicken Pizza

Copycat Cracker Barrel Sunday Homestyle Chicken

Fried chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans on a plate with a fork.
Copycat Cracker Barrel Sunday Homestyle Chicken. Photo credit: Thriving In Parenting.

Discover the comfort of Cracker Barrel at home with this easy Copycat Cracker Barrel Sunday Homestyle Chicken recipe. With its crunchy coating and tender meat, it's sure to become your family's new favorite for Southern homestyle goodness.
Get the Recipe: Copycat Cracker Barrel Sunday Homestyle Chicken

Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplins

Two bowls of Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplins.
Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplins. Photo credit: Dinner by Six.

Cracker Barrel's Chicken and Dumplings is comfort food at its finest. Thick, chunky, and loaded with chicken, those soft, flavorful dumplings are irresistible. Luckily, you can recreate this dish at home with just a few simple ingredients! Here's how easy it is!
Get the Recipe: Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplins

Copycat HelloFresh Crispy Shallot Pork Croquettes

Copycat HelloFresh Crispy Shallot Croquettes on a white plate with tomatoes and broccoli.
Copycat HelloFresh Crispy Shallot Pork Croquettes. Photo credit: Dinner by Six.

If you've tried HelloFresh meals, you know they're quick, easy, and convenient, but they can also be pricey! I enjoy recreating our favorite HelloFresh recipes at home, like these Copycat HelloFresh Crispy Shallot Pork Croquettes. They're meaty, flavorful, and I make them extra tasty in the air fryer!
Get the Recipe: Copycat HelloFresh Crispy Shallot Pork Croquettes

Copycat Maggiano’s Little Italy Sausage & Peppers

A plate of Copycat Maggiano’s Little Italy Sausage & Peppers sprinkled with chopped herbs.
Copycat Maggiano’s Little Italy Sausage & Peppers. Photo credit: Dinner by Six.

Indulge in the rich flavors of Italian cuisine with this copycat recipe for Maggiano’s Little Italy Sausage & Peppers. Whether served as an appetizer or alongside pasta or polenta, it brings the taste of Italy right to your kitchen!
Get the Recipe: Copycat Maggiano’s Little Italy Sausage & Peppers

Copycat Domino's Cheddar Bacon Loaded Tots

A tray of cheddar bacon loaded tater tots, drizzled with Alfredo sauce, with a hand-picking one up.
Copycat Domino's Cheddar Bacon Loaded Tots. Photo credit: Dinner by Six.

Craving Domino’s cheesy, bacon-loaded goodness but don’t want to wait for delivery? Whip up these easy peasy Domino’s Cheddar Bacon Loaded Tots—ready faster than delivery and perfect for movie night or as a standout side dish at your next gathering!
Get the Recipe: Copycat Domino's Cheddar Bacon Loaded Tots

Copycat Maid-Rite Loose Meat Sandwich

Copycat Maid-Rite Loose Meat Sandwich on a white plate with chips.
Copycat Maid-Rite Loose Meat Sandwich. Photo credit: Dinner by Six.

Discover one of the Midwest’s best-kept secrets: the Maid-Rite loose meat sandwich. It’s meaty, humble, and absolutely delicious—a juicy, savory delight that's easy to make and incredibly satisfying. Best of all, you can whip it up at home with just a handful of ingredients!
Get the Recipe: Copycat Maid-Rite Loose Meat Sandwich

Copycat Supermarket Chicken Rotisserie

Close-up of a roasted chicken with crispy, golden-brown skin seasoned with herbs and coarse salt, on a wooden cutting board.
Copycat Supermarket Chicken Rotisserie. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Discover the game-changing method for cooking a whole chicken in an air fryer that will make you reconsider supermarket rotisserie chicken forever. It's not only more affordable but also far more delicious!
Get the Recipe: Copycat Supermarket Chicken Rotisserie

Copycat Trader Joe's Arancini Rice Balls

A person pulling apart a gooey, cheese-filled arancini with more of the fried rice balls and sauce in the background.
Copycat Trader Joe's Arancini Rice Balls. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Arancini are delicious cheese-filled fried risotto balls, perfect as appetizers or a hearty side dish with meat or poultry.
Get the Recipe: Copycat Trader Joe's Arancini Rice Balls

Gluten-Free Cheez-Its

A hand holding a Cheez-It above a baking sheet of more crackers.
Gluten-Free Cheez-Its. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

Enjoy these Gluten-Free Cheez-Its, a delicious copycat version made with almond flour instead of wheat flour. Baked in just 20 minutes, they deliver a perfectly cheesy and salty snack!
Get the Recipe: Gluten-Free Cheez-Its

Olive Garden Steak Gorgonzola

A Copycat Olive Garden dish featuring Steak Gorgonzola served with pasta and spinach.
Olive Garden Steak Gorgonzola. Photo credit: Food Plus Words.

Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of our Copycat Olive Garden Steak Gorgonzola recipe, bringing the restaurant experience right to your dinner table for a truly impressive meal!
Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Steak Gorgonzola

Tofu Fried Rice

Tofu Fried Rice. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Tofu fried rice is a flavorful and easy meal that brings takeout vibes to your dinner table in a healthier way. It’s perfect for using up leftover veggies from your fridge!
Get the Recipe: Tofu Fried Rice

Kung Pao Chicken

Low angle shot of a bowl of kung pao chicken.
Kung Pao Chicken. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Enjoy the flavors of your favorite Chinese takeout with this kung pao chicken recipe. Tender chicken, crunchy peanuts, a salty-sweet sauce, and a touch of spice combine for a delicious homemade dish!
Get the Recipe: Kung Pao Chicken

Peach Mango Pie

Peach mango pies on a wooden cutting board.
Peach Mango Pie. Photo credit: Food Plus Words.

Delight in the tropical symphony of Peach Mango Pie, where juicy peaches and luscious mangoes come together in perfect harmony.
Get the Recipe: Peach Mango Pie

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