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30 American Restaurant Copycat Recipes

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Miss the food and bold flavors from your U.S. trip? You are not alone.

Many International travelers who visited the United States for the World Cup have gone viral online just for trying American food for the first time.

Four food photos: quesadillas with lime wedges, pancakes topped with strawberries and whipped cream, salad with dressing being poured, and a double cheeseburger with toppings. Text reads: 30 American Restaurant Copycat Recipes.

Many folks absolutely obsess over chains like Olive Garden, Golden Corral, or Cheesecake Factory, and fast food such as Chick Fil A, Taco Bell, and more!

But you shouldn’t have to buy a plane ticket just to satisfy a craving. I hate seeing visitors give up their new favorite dishes when they head home. Food anchors our best travel memories.

However, the good news is that you can easily recreate those flavors at home. Yay! I’ve gathered all my favorite restaurant copycat recipes from Flavor Mosaic and other popular recipe bloggers in this list. It features major crowd-pleasers like Whataburger, Dunkin’, and Zaxby’s, plus the ever popular Ranch Dressing! If you loved my Olive Garden Chicken Scampi Recipe, then you’ll love this roundup of copycat recipes.

Just click on any recipe below to head to the full post. From there, hit the “Jump To Recipe” button to take you to the recipe card. Each card has an instant, automatic metric conversion so you can easily swap cups for grams in one click.

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Breakfast Morning Favorites

Cracker Barrel

If you are looking for a more hearty savory Southern breakfast, check out this white, creamy Sausage Gravy and Biscuit Pie that’s similar to what you might find at Cracker Barrel.

Sausage Gravy And Biscuit Pie Recipe
A plate with a biscuit-topped sausage gravy casserole, scrambled eggs, and fresh blueberries, with a fork and spoon beside it. In the background, another plate and a bowl of blueberries are visible.
A rich, creamy, savory sausage gravy cradled in a flaky pie crust and topped with fluffy, buttery biscuits for the ultimate Southern comfort food breakfast that your family will love.
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Copycat Pancake House Strawberry Pancakes
Stack of Strawberry Pancakes topped with strawberries, maple syrup, and whipped cream, on white plate with bowl of strawberries in the background.
These Strawberry Pancakes are fluffy and sweet with fresh strawberries, maple syrup, and whipped cream and will make any breakfast or brunch extra special.
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Dunkin’

Enjoy your favorite morning Dunkin’ sweet treat in the comfort of your own home before starting the rest of your busy day.

Vanilla Frosted Donuts Recipe
A blue-glazed donut with colorful sprinkles and a drizzle of yellow icing sits on a white plate next to a fork.
Vanilla Frosted Donuts are deliciously light soft buttery cake donuts that are baked instead of fried and frosted with a sweet and creamy vanilla frosting, perfect for a breakfast treat!
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Starbucks

While Starbucks is known for the fancy coffees, they are also known for their Lemon Loaf Recipe. It’s absolutely delicious. Give the recipe a try!

Starbucks Lemon Loaf Recipe
Starbucks Lemon Loaf Recipe
OurLifeTastesGood.com
Now you can enjoy the deliciously tangy Starbucks Lemon Loaf cake without even leaving the house and you'll save money too! How great is that?! This copycat recipe is pretty easy to make and bursting with tangy lemon flavor. A family favorite dessert for sure!
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Iconic Lunch & Drive Thru Sandwiches

Raising Cane’s Chicken

Copycat Cane’s Chicken Fingers with Homemade Cane’s Sauce
A basket of crinkle-cut fries, fried chicken tenders, a slice of toast, ketchup, and dipping sauce-just like your favorite American Restaurant Copycat Recipes. A hand dips a chicken tender into a creamy sauce, capturing the perfect bite.
LauraFuentes.com
This Cane’s chicken copycat recipe delivers juicy, tender chicken with that crave-worthy crispy coating.
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Chick-Fil-A

Crispy Chicken Sandwich Recipe
A round tray lined with parchment paper holds three crispy chicken sandwiches with lettuce, tomato, and pickles on soft buns. Extra pickle slices are on the tray. In the background are a tomato and a head of lettuce.
These copycat Chick Fil-A Crispy Chicken Sandwiches have chicken that is crispy and crunchy on the outside, yet tender and juicy on the inside, and is easy to make!
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Copycat Chick-Fil-A Grilled Chicken Club Recipe
A grilled chicken sandwich with bacon, cheese, lettuce, and tomato on a sesame bun sits on a white wooden surface, with crinkle-cut fries visible in the background.
Chick-Fil-A Grilled Chicken Club has tender, smoky grilled chicken on top of a multigrain bun, covered in a sweet and tangy Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce, and topped with bacon, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, and tomato, which makes this chicken sandwich truly deluxe!
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Chipotle

Chipotle Burrito Bowl (Copycat Recipe)
A burrito bowl with grilled chicken, rice, shredded cheese, black beans, corn, pico de gallo, guacamole, lettuce, sour cream, and lime wedges in a white bowl-perfect for anyone craving American Restaurant Copycat Recipes at home.
FromValeriesKitchen.com
This Chipotle Burrito Bowl recipe combines the best of the famous restaurant recipes in one delicious meal. Have a Chipotle night without leaving the house!
Check out this recipe

Subway

Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich
Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich
whatagirleats.com
This chicken bacon ranch sandwich is packed with juicy chicken, crispy bacon, avocado and cheese drizzled in homemade ranch dressing.
Check out this recipe

Taco Bell

Copycat Crunchwrap Supreme
Five folded, grilled tortilla wraps sit on a wooden board with lime wedges and a small dish of sour cream nearby. A knife is placed to the right of the wraps.
TheCookinChicks.com
This Copycat Crunchwrap Supreme recipe is simple to make, packed with flavor, and so much better than the original! Perfect to enjoy anytime!
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Whataburger

Pico De Gallo Burger (Copycat Whataburger Recipe)
A cheeseburger topped with diced tomatoes, onions, and herbs sits on a plate with pickles, French fries, and a brioche bun spread with white sauce.
Copycat Whataburger double cheeseburger with fresh pico de gallo and zesty cilantro lime sauce, all on a buttery toasted bun-it's the perfect blend of creamy, tangy, and spicy. Easy to make and even easier to crave.
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Delicious Dinner Recipes

Olive Garden

A bowl of creamy soup with sausage, kale, and potato chunks on a napkin, with a spoon, onion, and fresh greens nearby on a marble surface.
lambertslately.com
This Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana is a creamy Olive Garden copycat soup recipe loaded with Italian sausage, crispy bacon, tender potatoes, and kale – ready in about 30 minutes
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Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe
A hand holds a bowl of creamy chicken gnocchi soup with carrots, celery, and spinach while a ladle pours more soup into the bowl. Breadsticks are visible in the background, evoking the comforting flavors found in popular American Restaurant Copycat Recipes.
AnEdibleMosaic.com
This Olive Garden Copycat Chicken Gnocchi Soup is creamy and comforting and delicious!
Check out this recipe

Cheesecake Factory

Cheesecake Factory Louisiana Chicken Pasta (Copycat)
Cheesecake Factory Louisiana Chicken Pasta (Copycat)
gypsyplate.com
This copycat Cheesecake Factory Louisiana Chicken Pasta features crispy chicken cutlets atop a creamy, flavorful pasta. It's so good!
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PF Chang’s

PF Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps
PF Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps
https://thecookinchicks.com
Recreate the popular PF Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps at home with this easy copycat recipe. Perfect for a tasty anytime meal/ appetizer!
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Dinner Appetizers and Side Dishes

Copycat Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread Baguettes
Copycat Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread Baguettes
HoneyB’sKitchen
Recreate the irresistible Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread in your kitchen with this simple recipe! A rich and hearty flavorful treat. Perfect for sandwiches or paired with whipped honey butter.
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Cracker Barrel Copycat Country Style Green Beans
A white bowl filled with cooked green beans sits on a plaid cloth. The green beans appear to be seasoned and garnished with small bits of onion or bacon.
ReneesKitchenAdventures.com
If copycat restaurant recipes could get awards for being dead ringers, this recipe for Cracker Barrel Copycat Country Style Green Beans would take the prize. Canned green beans simmered with smokey bacon and onion until they are super tender make an awesome addition to any holiday table, weeknight dinner, or weekend feast!
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Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks Recipe
A bundle of golden-brown Italian Breadsticks wrapped in a napkin sits next to a bowl of creamy soup with a spoon on a gray countertop.
These soft, buttery Italian Breadsticks, with melted butter and garlic, taste just like the breadsticks at Olive Garden restaurant. Serve with salad, soup, or favorite Italian recipe.
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Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits Recipe
A plate of golden, flaky cheddar biscuits garnished with chopped parsley, with a small bowl of white dipping sauce and a dark blue napkin in the background.
These Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits are buttery, flaky, and full of cheddar and garlic flavor. They're quick, easy, and taste just like the restaurant version - only fresher!
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Chick Fil A

Frosted Lemonade (Copycat Chick Fil A Recipe)
Horizontal photo of 2 glasses of Frosted Lemond with lemon slices on hte side and a blue and white napkin on the left side.
A sweet and tart creamy lemon shake that uses only 4 ingredients is an easy copycat recipe of Chick Fil A Frosted Lemonade!
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Banana Pudding Milkshake
Banana Pudding Milkshake
OurLifeTastesGood.com
Homemade Banana Pudding Milkshake is a classic southern dessert made easy! Fresh bananas, cookies, and creamy vanilla bean ice cream all blended together to make the BEST banana milkshake ever!
Check out this recipe

Shoney’s

Copycat Shoney’s Strawberry Pie Recipe
This classic Strawberry Pie is bursting with fresh, juicy strawberries and a sweet, glossy glaze. Inspired by the beloved Shoney's Strawberry Pie, this strawberry dessert features a homemade, flaky, buttery crust filled with vibrant strawberries and a simple, jello-based filling that sets beautifully. It's light, refreshing, and the perfect way to showcase peak-season strawberries.
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Wendy’s

Copycat Wendy's Chocolate Frosty Recipe
2 glasses Wendy's Copycat Frosty recipe with a blue napkin and spoon on the left and Wendy's chicken nuggets and French fries on the right.
With only 5 ingredients you can create this thick, rich, creamy Copycat Wendy's Frosty recipe at home, and it tastes as good as the original.
Check out this recipe

Delicious Dips

Chipotle

Copycat Chipotle Queso Blanco
Copycat Chipotle Queso Blanco
CulinaryGinger.com
Copycat Chipotle Queso Blanco: creamy, cheesy, and just the right kick. Make this restaurant-favorite Mexican queso at home!
Check out this recipe

Sauces and Salad Dressings

Chick Fil A

Best Healthy Chick-fil-A Sauce | Easy, Vegan with Nut-free Option
Best Healthy Chick-fil-A Sauce | Easy, Vegan with Nut-free Option
WholeNewMom.com
This Healthy Chick-fil-A sauce is going to literally knock your socks off. It tastes like the real thing, is made with simple ingredients, is allergy friendly, and there's no nut soaking required!
Check out this recipe
Copycat Chick-Fil-A Avocado Lime Dressing Recipe
A cucumber slice is dipped into a creamy green Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing in a white bowl, with yellow bell pepper strips on the side.
Creamy, tangy, and bursting with flavor, Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing is perfect for salads, veggie dips, chips and dip, or just spoonfuls straight from the jar.  
Check out this recipe
Cafe Rio Salad Dressing
Cafe Rio Salad Dressing
kalynskitchen.com
This copycat recipe for the famous Cafe Rio Salad Dressing can help you make this creamy tomatillo Ranch dressing at home!
Check out this recipe
Blooming Onion Sauce (Outback Copycat Recipe) – Miss in the Kitchen
Blooming Onion Sauce (Outback Copycat Recipe) - Miss in the Kitchen
MissInTheKitchen.com
Blooming Onion Sauce is a copycat version of the Outback Steakhouse dipping sauce. Full of flavor and simple to make with pantry ingredients.
Check out this recipe
Taco Salad With Cilantro Lime Dressing Recipe
A spoon of cilantro lime dressing with a bowl of taco salad in which the ingredients are separated. Surrounded by tomatoes, limes and fritos.
Taco Salad, with bold flavors, fresh vegetables, crispy tortilla bowls, dressed in a creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing, is extremely popular and very versatile. Make your own taco bowls and add your favorite toppings.
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Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Recipe
A close-up of creamy ranch dressing being poured onto a fresh green salad with lettuce, tomato, and cucumber slices.
This homemade ranch dressing recipe is so easy to make that you'll never want to buy store bought again! I include step by step pictures and instructions to show you how to make the best homemade ranch dressing recipe ever!
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Which American restaurant chains are your favorite? Have you tried any of the above copycat recipes? Which ones will you be making again and again?

Have you tried any of these recipes? Leave a rating and comment and let me know how you liked the recipe. How would you customize it?

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Comments

  1. Kalyn Denny says

    Thanks for including my Cafe Rio dressing recipe!

    Reply

    • Michele Feuerborn says

      Hi Kalyn,

      Thank you so much for allowing me to include it in this recipe roundup post. It looks amazing.

      Michele

      Reply

  2. Valerie says

    Thanks so much for including the Chipotle bowls. What a great collection of yummy looking recipes!

    Reply

    • Michele Feuerborn says

      Thank you so much, and thank you for sharing your Chipotle Burro Bowl recipe.

      Reply

  3. Faith (An Edible Mosaic) says

    What a great collection, I’m bookmarking a couple of these to try! Thank you for including my chicken gnocchi soup!

    Reply

    • Michele Feuerborn says

      Hi Faith,

      Thank you for the kind remarks and for contributing your Chicken Gnocchi soup! It looks absolutely mouthwatering!

      Michele

      Reply

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