25 Copycat Restaurant Side Dishes

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25 Copycat Restaurant Side Dishes1/25 Cheddar Spirals 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cheddar Spirals Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 50 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our kids always loved this cheesy pasta and would sample a spoonful right from the slow cooker when they walked by. Adding cocktail sausages, sliced Polish sausage or cubed ham makes it a hearty dinner. —Heidi Ferkovich, Park Falls, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 260 calories, 19g fat (13g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 415mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. 2/25

It’s such an easy side dish and pairs well with kabobs on the grill, too

Inspired by: Chipotle Cilantro-Lime Rice 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 3 cups Get Our Recipe for Cilantro-Lime Rice From the Recipe Creator: My family’s favorite Mexican restaurant serves a similar rice as a side dish. I threw this together one night when I was making fajitas, and everyone loved it! It’s such an easy side dish and pairs well with kabobs on the grill, too. —Robin Baskette, Lexington, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 130 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 191mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2

One of the judges liked them so much, she asked for the recipe!

starch. 3/25 Inspired by: Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cheese & Garlic Biscuits Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Get Our Recipe for Cheese & Garlic Biscuits From the Recipe Creator: My biscuits won the prize for best quick bread at my county fair. One of the judges liked them so much, she asked for the recipe! These buttery, savory biscuits go with just about anything. —Gloria Jarrett, Loveland, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 biscuit: 81 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 176mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g

sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein

sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. Here’s more on how to make Red Lobster cheddar bay biscuits. 4/25 Inspired by: KFC Coleslaw 139 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Coleslaw Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 6 servings Get Our Recipe for Creamy Coleslaw From the Recipe Creator: For me, this is the best coleslaw recipe because a package of shredded cabbage and carrots really cuts down on prep time. This coleslaw recipe is great for potlucks or to serve to your family on a busy weeknight. —Renee Endress, Galva, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 256 calories,

Get Our Recipe for Slow-Cooked Chili From the Recipe Creator:

23g fat (5g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 398mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. 5/25 Inspired by: Wendy’s Chili 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 20 min Servings 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Get Our Recipe for Slow-Cooked Chili From the Recipe Creator: This hearty slow-cooker chili can cook for up to 10 hours on low in the slow cooker. It’s so good to come home to its wonderful aroma after a long day away. —Sue Call, Beech Grove, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 260 calories, 8g

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable

fat (3g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 712mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 7g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable. 6/25 Inspired by: Texas Roadhouse Loaded Mashed Potatoes 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Get Our Recipe for Loaded Smashed Taters Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can make an entire pot of smashed taters in the time it takes to bake a single potato! I like to use baby Yukon Golds because the skins are very thin and easy to mash. Make this to your taste—sometimes I add

in garlic and chives or sub shallots for the green onions

in garlic and chives or sub shallots for the green onions. My husband loves these potatoes with steak, and even my 20-month-old daughter enjoys them! —Andrea Quiroz, Chicago, Illinois 7/25 Corn Muffins 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Corn Muffins Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 1 dozen (1/2 cup butter) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These tender corn muffins are the cream of the crop! Tender and moist, the muffins get a pleasing hint of sweetness from the easy homemade honey butter. —Angela Lively Baxter, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin

This dish is simple to prepare yet elegant in color and flavor

with 2 teaspoons butter: 256 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 372mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 8/25 Inspired by: Boston Market Rotisserie Potatoes 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Red Roasted Potatoes Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Get Our Recipe for Red Roasted Potatoes From the Recipe Creator: Some fragrant rosemary, fresh or dried, gives these roasted red potatoes a distinctive and subtle taste. This dish is simple to prepare yet elegant in color and flavor. It’s a wonderful addition to any menu.

I may be biased, but I have to say it’s excellent

—Margie Wampler, Butler, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 114 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 155mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. 9/25 Inspired by: Qdoba Chips and Queso 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chile con Queso Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 24 servings Get Our Recipe for Chili con Queso From the Recipe Creator: Years ago, my husband invented this gooey cheese dip. I may be biased, but I have to say it’s excellent. If you like heat, rev it up with finely chopped jalapenos. —Patricia Leinheiser, Albuquerque,

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New Mexico Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 103 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 164mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 10/25 Inspired by: Olive Garden Breadsticks 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 10 breadsticks Get Our Recipe for Savory Biscuit-Breadsticks From the Recipe Creator: I love to experiment in the kitchen with simple ingredients like refrigerated biscuits. The results are usually a big hit—these super fast breadsticks are an example. —Billy Hensley, Mount Carmel, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1 breadstick: 142 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 353mg sodium, 16g

carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein

carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 11/25 Inspired by: Bonefish Grill Garlic Whipped Potatoes 60 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mashed Red Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Get Our Recipe for Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes From the Recipe Creator: These creamy garlic mashed potatoes are so good, you can serve them plain—no butter or gravy is needed. This is the only way I make my mashed potatoes. —Valerie Mitchell, Olathe, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 190 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 275mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 4g

fiber), 8g protein

fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat. 12/25 Inspired by: KFC Green Beans 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Honey Garlic Green Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Get Our Recipe for Honey Garlic Green Beans From the Recipe Creator: Green beans are a reliable standby, but they can seem ordinary on their own. Just a couple of extra ingredients give them a sweet and salty attitude. This is definitely my family’s favorite way to enjoy them. —Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 72 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch

fat), 0 cholesterol, 225mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 13/25 Inspired by: Panera Bread Baguette 29 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved French Loaves Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 2 loaves (12 pieces each) Get Our Recipe for French Loaves From the Recipe Creator: My kids love to help me make this delicious bread recipe. It’s quite easy, and they enjoy the fact that they can be eating fresh bread in about two hours! —Denise Boutin, Grand Isle, Vermont Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 97 calories, 1g

Sprinkle it with french-fried onions for a crisp boost of flavor

fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 198mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 14/25 Inspired by: Boston Market Creamed Spinach 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SUZAN NAJJAR FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Get Our Recipe for Three-Cheese Creamed Spinach From the Recipe Creator: Cream cheese, Parmesan and mozzarella make this dish wonderfully cheesy. Sprinkle it with french-fried onions for a crisp boost of flavor. —Kathy Vazquez, Amarillo, Texas Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 415 calories, 35g fat (23g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 685mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein.

Once she made a batch for my cousin’s birthday and he ate the entire thing

15/25 Inspired by: Cracker Barrel Pinto Beans 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Patio Pinto Beans Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 10 servings Get Our Recipe for Patio Pintos From the Recipe Creator: Any time Mom had the gang over for dinner, she made these pinto beans. Once she made a batch for my cousin’s birthday and he ate the entire thing. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 349 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 1183mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 12g

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