25 TGI Fridays Copycat Recipes

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25 TGI Fridays Copycat Recipes1/25 Inspired by: Loaded Potato Skins 35 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon Cheddar Potato Skins Recipe photo by Julia Hartbeck for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Get Our Recipe for Bacon Cheddar Potato Skins From the Recipe Creator: Wondering how to make potato skins taste great? Both crisp and hearty, this restaurant-quality snack is one that my family requests often. —Trish Perrin, Keizer, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 potato skin: 350 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 460mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein. 2/25 Inspired by:

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat

Spinach Florentine Flatbread 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings 6 pieces Get Our Recipe for Spinach and Artichoke Pizza From the Recipe Creator: My from-scratch pizza has a whole wheat crust flavored with beer. Top it with spinach, artichoke hearts and tomatoes, then add chicken or ham and fresh basil if you want to include meat. —Raymonde Bourgeois, Swastika, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 290 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 654mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 5g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat. 3/25

Cut the recipe in half if you want one batch

Inspired by: Cheeseburger Sliders 57 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon Cheeseburger Slider Bake Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 2 dozen Get Our Recipe for Bacon Cheeseburger Slider Bake From the Recipe Creator: I created this dish to fill two pans because these sliders disappear fast. Cut the recipe in half if you want one batch. —Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 slider: 380 calories, 24g fat (13g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 628mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. 4/25 Inspired by: Fridays™ Big Ribs 18 Reviews Contest

This low and slow method with a tangy sauce is the best we’ve found

Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 5 hours 30 min Servings 8 servings Get Our Recipe for Crazy Delicious Baby Back Ribs From the Recipe Creator: My husband craves a good ribs recipe, so we cook them multiple ways. This low and slow method with a tangy sauce is the best we’ve found. —Jan Whitworth, Roebuck, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 420 calories, 33g fat (9g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 1082mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. 5/25 Inspired by: Cheddar Mac and Cheese 35 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipe photo by

Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Get Our Recipe for Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese From the Recipe Creator: When I was a girl, Mama used Texas longhorn cheese in this recipe. After it melted all over the macaroni, I loved to dig in and see how many strings of cheese would follow my spoonful. —Imogene Hutton, Brownwood, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 388 calories, 22g fat (15g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 542mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein. 6/25 Inspired by: Loaded Chicken Nachos 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Nachos

My husband enjoys this snack so much that he often requests it for dinner!

Recipe photo by Julia Hartbeck for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 16 servings Get Our Recipe for Baked Chicken Nachos From the Recipe Creator: This chicken nachos recipe is delicious and so simple. Rotisserie (or leftover) chicken keeps it quick, and the seasonings and splash of lime juice lend fantastic flavor. My husband enjoys this snack so much that he often requests it for dinner! —Gail Cawsey, Geneseo, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 221 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 314mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein. 7/25 Inspired by: French Onion

Soup 63 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Classic French Onion Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 20 min Servings 12 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Get Our Recipe for Classic French Onion Soup From the Recipe Creator: Enjoy my signature French onion soup the way my granddaughter Becky does: I make onion soup for her in a crock bowl, complete with garlic croutons and gobs of melted Swiss cheese on top. —Lou Sansevero, Ferron, Utah Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup soup with 2 pieces bread and 1 tablespoon cheese: 195 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 9mg

cholesterol, 765mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein

cholesterol, 765mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 8/25 Easy Oven-Baked Burgers Test Kitchen Approved Easy Oven-Baked Burgers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 1 burger: 397 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 743mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein. 9/25 Inspired by: Vanilla Bean Cheesecake 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Vanilla Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 12 servings Get Our Recipe for Vanilla Cheesecake From the Recipe Creator: To me,

And when I’m feeling decadent, I’ll add the rich chocolate ganache topping

there is nothing better than a simple, elegant cheesecake where the vanilla takes center stage. And when I’m feeling decadent, I’ll add the rich chocolate ganache topping. —Ellen Riley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 551 calories, 37g fat (21g saturated fat), 159mg cholesterol, 424mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein. 10/25 Inspired by: Lemon & Garlic Shrimp Pasta 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Pasta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Get Our Recipe for Garlic Lemon Shrimp From the Recipe Creator: You’ll be amazed that

you can make this simple, elegant pasta in mere minutes

you can make this simple, elegant pasta in mere minutes. Serve it with crusty bread to soak up all of the garlic lemon sauce. —Athena Russell, Greenville, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 163 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 284mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat. 11/25 Inspired by: French Dip 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved French Dip Sandwiches with Onions Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 30 min Servings 14 servings Get Our Recipe for French Dip Sandwich with Onions From the

I serve them au jus, with the cooking juices in individual bowls for dipping

Recipe Creator: When I want to impress company, these satisfying sandwiches are my first pick for the menu. I serve them au jus, with the cooking juices in individual bowls for dipping. —Florence Robinson, Lenox, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 399 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 1099mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein. 12/25 Inspired by: Warm Pretzels 45 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Soft Giant Pretzels Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 pretzels Get Our Recipe for Soft Giant Pretzels From the Recipe Creator: My husband and our

friends and family love these soft, chewy pretzels

friends and family love these soft, chewy pretzels. Let the bread machine mix the dough, then all you have to do is shape and bake these fun snacks. —Sherry Peterson, Fort Collins, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 pretzel: 193 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 13/25 Inspired by: Bacon Cheeseburger 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon Cheeseburgers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Get Our Recipe for All-American Bacon Cheeseburgers From the Recipe Creator: Where can you get a juicy burger that

is so superior to drive-thru fare?

is so superior to drive-thru fare? Right in your backyard with this delicious bacon cheeseburger recipe. —Jackie Burns, Silverdale, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 472 calories, 25g fat (10g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 947mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 33g protein. 14/25 Inspired by: BBQ Chicken Salad 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mark Derse For Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 30 min Servings 6 servings Get Our Recipe for Barbecue Chicken Cobb Salad From the Recipe Creator: I turned barbecue chicken into a major salad with romaine, carrots, sweet peppers and avocados. That’s how I got

my family to eat more veggies

my family to eat more veggies. —Camille Beckstrand, Layton, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 571 calories, 26g fat (9g saturated fat), 192mg cholesterol, 1314mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 7g fiber), 39g protein. 15/25 Inspired by: Parmesan-Crusted Chicken 86 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Parmesan Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Get Our Recipe for Parmesan Chicken From the Recipe Creator: The savory coating on this chicken has the satisfying flavor of Parmesan cheese. It’s easy enough to be a family weekday meal yet impressive enough to serve to guests. When I make

this baked parmesan crusted chicken for dinner, we never have leftovers

this baked parmesan crusted chicken for dinner, we never have leftovers. —Schelby Thompson, Camden Wyoming, Delaware Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half : 270 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 552mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 21g protein. 16/25 Inspired by: Sweet Potato Fries 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 4 servings Get Our Recipe for Rosemary Sweet Potato Fries From the Recipe Creator: A local restaurant got me hooked on sweet potato fries. I started making them at home with different seasonings to match the taste. I’m thrilled with the results!

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