20 Must-Make Restaurant Copycat Recipes To Try At Home

We all have our favorite restaurant dinners that we wish we could make at home. Copycat recipes are more budget-friendly than eating out and they’re so much fun to try and replicate at home. We’ve rounded up our 20 favorites to try for your next family dinner!


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Starbuck's copycat pumpkin scones stacked on a white plate.

Starbucks Copycat Pumpkin Scones

These Starbucks Copycat Pumpkin Scones bring all the cozy fall flavors you love into your

Mongolian beef served on a bed of rice on a white plate.

P.F. Chang’s Mongolian Beef Copycat Recipe | She’s Not Cookin’

Mongolian Beef is an easy dinner recipe that takes only 20 minutes. A sweet and savory sauce coats the cooked beef served over a bed of white rice.

Copycat Big Mac Crunchwrap Supreme stacked on a white plate.

Big Mac Crunchwrap Supreme

This Big Mac Crunchwrap Supreme recipe combines the best of two famous flavors—the Big Mac with its special sauce—and the convenience of a less-messy, toasted tortilla Crunchwrap Supreme. It takes everything we love about Big Macs and makes it better with a crispy handheld twist.

Cheeseburger macaroni in a white bowl.

One-Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni (Homemade Hamburger Helper)

This one-pot cheeseburger macaroni is an easy 30-minute comfort food dinner the whole family will love.

Cracker barrel hashbrown casserole served on a white plate.

Copycat Cracker Barrel Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole

This easy Copycat Cracker Barrel Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole Recipe can be prepped in five minutes and takes less than an hour to

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Cranberry orange scones on a white plate.

Starbucks Cranberry Orange Scones Copycat Recipe

This Starbucks Cranberry Orange Scones Copycat Recipe is easy to make on your first try and you’re going to love the sweet orange glaze that is drizzled over top of these buttery scones. They’re perfect for the holiday season!

Ruth's Chris sweet potato casserole in a white bowl.

Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

This Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole is a holiday favorite that everyone loves. Creamy mashed sweet potatoes are topped with a buttery brown sugar pecan crust for the perfect mix of sweet and savory. Ideal for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

Kung Pao chicken served on a bed of rice on a plate.

Kung Pao Chicken (Panda Express Copycat Recipe)

This simple Kung Pao Chicken is ideal for a quick weeknight meal, packed with flavorful chicken and vegetables. Skip the takeout and make ths budget-friendly family dinner at home instead! 

Panda Express copycat black pepper chicken served on a bed of rice on a plate.

Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken Copycat Recipe

When you need a fast dinner that tastes like takeout, Black Pepper Chicken is the answer. Juicy chicken is stir-fried until crisp, then coated in a savory pepper sauce with sautéed peppers, celery, and onion. Serve it over rice for a comforting meal the whole family will love, ready in about 30 minutes.

IKEA copycat swedish meatballs on a white plate. with mashed potatoes.

IKEA Swedish Meatballs Copycat

IKEA has shared their original recipe for delicious Swedish Meatballs and we couldn’t be more delighted with the final result! This IKEA Swedish Meatballs Recipe is easy to make and tastes just like the real thing! The creamy sauce is spot-on and you will want this recipe on repeat!

Beef noodle Hamburger Helper copycat in skillet.

Beef Noodle Hamburger Helper Copycat

If you’re craving a quick, cozy dinner, this creamy beef and noodles recipe is a great choice. Inspired by classic Hamburger Helper, this homemade version is rich, hearty, and made with simple pantry ingredients. Everything cooks in one pot for an easy, comforting meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights

Costco copycat pumpkin pie on serving spoon.

Costco Pumpkin Pie Recipe (Copycat)

This easy Costco Pumpkin Pie Recipe will fly off the plates as fast as they fly off the shelves at Costco. The pumpkin pies at Costco are so popular they line up outside the store and sell out huge quantities during the holiday season. My copycat recipe perfectly replicates this famous much loved 12 inch pumpkin pie!

Red velvet Bundt cake on wooden serving board.

Copycat Nothing Bundt Red Velvet Cake

This amazing easy Copycat Nothing Bundt Red Velvet Cake recipe is just delicious and moist as its famous bakery namesake. The tender crumb texture is achieved with its use of buttermilk for a red velvet cake that is rich and velvety smooth. The highlight of this cake is the traditional rich and flavorful cream cheese frosting with its well known classic white draped design.

Four cheese pasta on a white plate.

Cheesecake Factory Four Cheese Pasta (Copycat)

This Cheesecake Factory Four Cheese Pasta Copycat is loaded with tender penne, marinara, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and fresh basil. Baked until hot and bubbly, it’s an easy restaurant-style comfort food dinner to make at home.

Firecracker chicken wraps on a bed of lettuce, stacked on a plate.

Firecracker Chicken Wraps Recipe (Copycat)

This Firecracker Chicken Wraps Recipe is inspired by the terrific Longhorn steakhouse wraps. The spicy kick of the chicken combines perfectly with the other tangy and savory flavors. You will love how this recipe uses different tender, crispy and creamy textures that come together with each delicious bite your take!!

Giant cheese-stuffed shells on a bed of marinara sauce on a plate.

Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells (Olive Garden Copycat Recipe)

These Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells are an easy Olive Garden copycat recipe made with jumbo pasta shells, a creamy Italian cheese filling, rich marinara, Alfredo sauce, and a crispy breadcrumb topping. It’s a comforting family dinner that’s even better homemade.

Strawberry shortcake served on a white plate.

Cheesecake Factory Strawberry Shortcake Copycat

This easy Cheesecake Factory Strawberry Shortcake Copycat recipe with delicious buttery, fluffy biscuits, whipped cream and fresh strawberries. If you have enjoyed this recipe at the Cheesecake Factory you already know it is one of the best strawberry shortcake recipes.

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