The Best Copycat Recipes of 2024

From the Recipe Creator: Inspired by Chick-fil-A chicken salad, this recipe is incredibly easy to make, and your family will love it. The sweet pickle relish gives it that signature taste. I like to use a thick crusty oat bread. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland

From the Recipe Creator: These are quick, easy and delicious. I make them ahead for easy breakfasts. You can swap in Gruyere for the Swiss cheese and use ham instead of the bacon or add in small-cut veggies. I like to also bake these in small Mason jars for a fun single-portion presentation. Serve with avocado slices and fresh fruit for a healthy breakfast. —Maria Morelli, West Kelowna, British Columbia

From the Recipe Creator: I developed this recipe to mimic Chick-fil-A chicken nuggets. I knew I had a winner the first time I made them because the whole family fought over who got the last one! —Jeni Pittard, Statham, Georgia

From the Recipe Creator: For holidays and special occasions my family loves a good old fashioned baked ham. One year I decided to see if I could duplicate the crunchy glaze on a Honey Baked Ham. After tweaking it a couple times I have developed a pretty good imitation. It is delicious. I get asked to make ham to take to potlucks and parties because everyone likes my version so well. The best part is that it is really easy. If you have a kitchen torch you can torch the sugar instead of broiling it. That method is just as easy. —Donna Gribbins, Shelbyville, Kentucky

From the Recipe Creator: My kids and I love mac and cheese. We always get it in the bread bowls when we're at a restaurant, but with three cheeses, these white cheddar shells are filling on their own. —Steven Schend, Grand Rapids, Michigan

From the Recipe Creator: This Starbucks copycat recipe consists of a shot of espresso shaken with ice, sweetener and a big splash of milk. The name originates from the Italian drink 'shakerato,' which is mixed in a cocktail shaker. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: This copycat Olive Garden chicken and shrimp carbonara will bring the tasty goodness of the original straight to your kitchen. Crispy pieces of chicken and shrimp are tossed in a rich Parmesan cream sauce and paired with al dente pasta for an absolute crowd-pleaser. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: This copycat recipe for the signature Bonefish Grill appetizer tastes as good—if not better—than the real deal. Crispy, fried shrimp gets covered in a mayo-based chili sauce with a slight kick from Sriracha sauce. Plus, it's super easy to make at home! —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: A recreation of an Instagram-famous recipe from Levain Bakery, this at-home version of the cookies is life-changing. Soft, chewy, crisp, crumbly and almost the size of your face—these cookies will please everyone! —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: Both my children were born on the same day five years apart, so I like to make an elaborate dessert to celebrate the occasion. This seven-layered beauty really fits the bill. The baking and preparation are easy, but you do need to set aside some time for the assembly. Everyone will be amazed when they see the final product. —Kristyne McDougle Walter, Lorain, Ohio

From the Recipe Creator: These beloved coffeehouse blondies are studded with tangy cranberries and white chocolate, and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting brightened with orange zest. —Molly Allen, Hood River, Oregon

From the Recipe Creator: Olive Garden's creamy garlic shrimp scampi is adorned with asparagus and tomatoes. This spot-on copycat recipe comes together in 30 minutes, making it an easy dinner at home. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: Enjoy your favorite seasonal frozen drink year-round with this copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino. Using canned pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla ice cream and brewed coffee, it’ll taste just like the real thing, and you won’t even have to wait in line! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: This Olive Garden-style minestrone soup is brimming with bright vegetables, creamy beans and pasta in a rich, tomato-y broth. It's colorful and hearty—what more could you ask for? (Besides some warm, buttery breadsticks!) —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: Bring the taste of Cracker Barrel right to your kitchen. This cheesy breakfast casserole is made easy with frozen hash browns. I can feed a crowd with this simple overnight dish. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: My family loves making soup because it’s a great way to use up vegetables, and we’ll have leftovers for days. I made this copycat Olive Garden chicken gnocchi soup once and knew I needed the recipe in my soup Rolodex! —Risa Lichtman, Portland, Oregon

From the Recipe Creator: You can't forget the flavorfully fresh pico de gallo when making a burrito bowl or tacos at home! This quick and easy copycat recipe can make enough for a crowd, so bring it to your next potluck for tons of compliments. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: Make this copycat salsa as chunky as you want by blending it more or less with your food processor. With a nice kick from jalapeño peppers, it tastes just like Chili's iconic appetizer. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: Building your own burrito, taco or burrito bowl at home? Don't forget the best topping—the corn salsa, of course! This copycat version encapsulates the restaurant's famous fresh, tangy and sweet salsa with just a handful of ingredients. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: Thinly sliced, tender pieces of steak seasoned with peppercorns are served with a juicy Madeira wine sauce to create the fan-favorite Steak Diane. Served with a side of perfectly mashed potatoes, there’s a reason why this dinner is a popular order at The Cheesecake Factory. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: Make your favorite Olive Garden salad at home in just 20 minutes with this fresh and creamy recipe. This copycat recipe is sweet, tangy and textured just like the original. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: Even the colonel might have a hard time figuring out if this chicken came from one of his stores or your home kitchen. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

From the Recipe Creator: The best thing about this copycat recipe? No waiting at the drive-thru before work! Plus, you can make this by the batch and pour yourself a glass as you're heading out the door. —Allison Robicelli, Baltimore, Maryland

From the Recipe Creator: Animal fries are messy, cheesy comfort food, an Americanized version of Canada's poutine. Be sure to allow enough time to get the onions good and browned. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

From the Recipe Creator: Re-create your favorite dipping sauce at home with this McDonald's copycat recipe. It's sweet and tangy just like the real deal. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

From the Recipe Creator: Warm yourself on a chilly day with a bowl of this creamy, savory squash soup, a perfect match to the restaurant version. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

From the Recipe Creator: If you like Sonic's onion rings, you'll want to try this unique recipe using vanilla ice cream. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

From the Recipe Creator: The Cheesecake Factory's chocolate mousse cheesecake is a special-occasion dessert that is worth the effort. Rich cheesecake is topped with silky chocolate mousse and whipped cream for a decadent chocolate delight. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

From the Recipe Creator: Whether you use this sauce for dipping crunchy chicken tenders or as a sweet-hot dipping sauce for fries (move over ketchup), we know you'll love having a batch in your fridge. Spread it on sandwiches, serve it with ham or use it for dipping pretzels, too. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

From the Recipe Creator: With the help of an air fryer, you can make a copycat Taco Bell Mexican pizza at home in a snap! Tortillas get layered with tender ground sirloin, hearty kidney and refried beans, tangy tomato sauce and a blend of Mexican cheese before getting cooked until the edges are crispy while the center stays soft. You can also alternate the toppings to your liking, so your "order" is always right. —Kimberly Wallace, Dennison, Ohio

From the Recipe Creator: Use your favorite dry, crisp white wine to make this copycat Cheesecake Factory shrimp scampi recipe. Plate it just like the restaurant by arranging the shrimp around a mound of angel hair pasta.

From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I love going out to eat and ordering spinach and artichoke dip, but now that we have our own recipe it's become a favorite at home. I use this for important game days, and it's always a hit at school for treat day! —Hollie Gabriel, Topeka, Kansas

From the Recipe Creator: This avocado lime ranch dressing is a Chick-fil-A copycat recipe. This version has no sugar added, is half the calories of the original and is made with buttermilk, avocado, fresh cilantro, spices and lime for a tangy, zesty twist on a classic salad dressing. Dairy-based salad dressings will last in the refrigerator for up to one week. Try using freshly opened sour cream and buttermilk to help it last as long as possible. —Kelsey Reddick Smith, Knoxville, Tennessee

From the Recipe Creator: In our house, we love pizza and pretzel bread! When Little Caesar's came out with their pretzel crust pizza, we fell in love but also knew it was unrealistic to be buying it all the time. The next best thing was to make it ourselves, and it came out even better than the restaurant's version! This thick-crusted copycat pizza is bound to blow your socks off! Hope you enjoy! —Mary Lou Timpson, Centennial Park, Arizona

From the Recipe Creator: This 15-minute Chicken Salad Chick copycat recipe has become one of my very favorite meals. But it needn’t even be a meal! The chicken salad is so scrumptious on crackers or as the dip on a crudite platter. —Laura Wilhelm, West Hollywood, California

From the Recipe Creator: My family loves the kung pao chicken from our favorite Chinese restaurant. But in less time than it takes for the delivery guy to arrive, we can be digging into a steaming platter of this copycat recipe! —Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia

From the Recipe Creator: When I saw these shortbread cookies on my screen while watching Ted Lasso, I knew I needed to make a copycat version to enjoy with my next watch. You'll want to invest in quality butter, which makes these cookies so delicious! —Susan Bronson, Rhinelander, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: We’ve all been there. It’s 7 p.m. and you’re at home with a sudden craving for Chipotle. You don’t feel like going all the way to Chipotle, they don’t have a drive-thru, and delivery is kind of slow. What’s a hungry person to do? You make an at-home Chipotle salad complete with a copycat version of their Honey Chipotle Vinaigrette! It’s one of our favorite homemade salad dressings.—Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: My niece fell in love with the quesadilla burger from Applebee's and challenged me to make it at home. She says this copycat Applebee's quesadilla burger recipe is pretty darn close to the real thing! —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

From the Recipe Creator: Our copycat KFC mashed potato bowl, filled with layers of creamy mashed potatoes, crispy chicken and cheesy goodness, is even better than the original.