The Best Copycat Recipes of 2025

From the Recipe Creator: The secret to making the best copycat Panda Express orange chicken? It’s all in the sauce—orange juice, garlic, ginger, soy sauce and more all make that delicious chicken you can’t resist. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: When you can't make it to the restaurant, these copycat Cracker Barrel pancakes fill the void. The secret ingredient? Lots of good quality buttermilk. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

From the Recipe Creator: If you’re looking for a pasta dish with a little bite, look no further! This copycat version of rattlesnake pasta gives you the creaminess you want, with a little kick of heat to keep you wanting more. —Tyler Smith, Virginia Beach, Virginia

From the Recipe Creator: This copycat recipe for Marshall Field's famous iced chocolate cookies will transport you back in time to the glory days of shopping malls. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: Skip the line and bake Starbucks's pumpkin bread in your own kitchen. This copycat recipe is better than the original! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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: Lofthouse cookies have been around for decades, and I still can’t get enough of them. Use this copycat recipe to make soft, cakey bites of heaven at home! —April Preisler, Auburn, California

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 think of Olive Garden without reminiscing on their endless breadsticks. And in just 60 minutes, you can have those same fresh, hot breadsticks right from your oven. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: This copycat Wendy's frosty recipe gets the texture and flavor just right. The hardest part will be waiting for it to be done frosting in the freezer. —Susan Bronson, Rhinelander, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: This sauce is often mistaken (by the naked eye) for Thousand Island dressing, but it has its own distinct flavor. You can learn how to make your own In-N-Out sauce (which means it’s also possible to make copycat In-N-Out burgers at home)! —Jennifer Schwarzkopf, Oregon, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: This iconic and irresistible one-bowl meal is quick and easy to create at home. Savor the comforting combo of golden popcorn chicken, buttery mashed potatoes, tender sweet corn and melty cheese. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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: 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: If you’ve never tried The Cheesecake Factory’s Louisiana chicken pasta, this copycat recipe will show you exactly what you’ve been missing out on. A delicious Cajun cream sauce covers Parmesan-crusted chicken and bow-tie pasta, making it hard to resist a second serving. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: What happens when you take the ingredients of your favorite cereal and mix them with your bagel dough? You get a deliciously cinnamon-sugar-crusted bagel that pairs heavenly with a heavy schmear of cream cheese. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: A seasonal all-time favorite, this copycat Starbucks’ PSL lets you enjoy it year-round. Just like the franchise, we use pumpkin puree for natural flavors. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

From the Recipe Creator: If you’ve ever had the honor of eating at The Cheesecake Factory, you know about their addicting, subtly sweet brown bread. This copycat version brings four loaves to your kitchen, so you'll never have to go without. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: Here's a special-occasion comfort dish you can re-create at home! Treat yourself to chicken and asparagus under a blanket of melty mozzarella, served on a mountain of mashed potatoes with Madeira wine sauce. Yes, it is divine! —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

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 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 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: Craving a McDonald's run? Give these copycat McDonald's snack wraps a try, and you'll be satisfied. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: The secret to making light-as-air copycat Taco Bell cinnamon twists at home is a special pasta called duros that fries up in seconds. The crispy texture is delectable when coated with sugar and spice. —Nancy Mock, Southbridge, Massachusetts

From the Recipe Creator: This homemade take on Subway's famous raspberry cheesecake cookies is irresistible! The soft, chewy cookies have lots of raspberry and white chocolate flavor. —Nancy Mock, Southbridge, Massachusetts

From the Recipe Creator: Why order just one brownie when you can make a whole pan at home? This recipe turns out brownies just like the ones at Chick-fil-A. If you like, you can use dark chocolate chunks or dark chocolate chips instead of chopped chocolate. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: The cinnamon and spice flavor of this decadent cookie butter cold foam is a perfect wintertime topper for cold brew coffee. —Susan Bronson, Rhinelander, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: If you're ever craving this discontinued sandwich from Panera, this copycat recipe will be your savior. Using no ordinary sauce—a concoction made of the essential condiments plus Worcestershire and lemon juice—and tomato basil bread gives it that exceptional taste. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: If you love the apple crisp oat milk shaken espresso at Starbucks, our copycat version is for you. A homemade simple syrup made with apple juice, brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla is the key to replicating the fall drink! —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

From the Recipe Creator: A special combination of Nutter Butter cookies, Chex cereal, peanut brittle and chocolate chips re-creates the indulgent flavor of this beloved McD's treat. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

From the Recipe Creator: You'll swoon over this copycat Cheesecake Factory pumpkin cheesecake, featuring a tangy cream cheese filling rich with pumpkin, aromatic cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. If you need a gorgeous fall dessert at the holidays or find yourself craving a slice midsummer when this delectable seasonal cheesecake isn’t on the menu, this recipe is for you. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

From the Recipe Creator: Save a journey out into the cold and make a copycat Starbucks pistachio latte right at home. Homemade brown butter and sugar sauce, coupled with pistachio syrup, make this latte extra special. —Sarah Tramonte, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: You’ll look forward to mornings with this copycat Starbucks brown sugar shaken espresso in hand. Skip the drive-thru and head straight to your kitchen to shake up this coffee drink. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: Chick-fil-A is famous for its rich, creamy mac with a crispy baked top, and this copycat mac and cheese recipe stays true to the original. It features a blend of sharp cheddar, tangy Romano, nutty Parmesan and melty American cheese and is baked in the oven for nice crunch on top. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

From the Recipe Creator: The beloved boxed stuff might be convenient, but you can’t beat the flavor of scratch-made stuffing. That’s where our copycat Stove Top stuffing recipe comes in. It's just as easy to make our version, and it’s full of fresh aromatics and robust flavors. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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: 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