29 Copycat Signature Recipes From Your Favorite Restaurants

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29 Copycat Signature Recipes From Your Favorite Restaurants1/29 Inspired by: KFC Original Recipe 121 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Get Our Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Always a picnic favorite, this deep-fried chicken recipe is delicious either hot or cold. Kids call it my Kentucky Fried Chicken! —Jeanne Schnitzler, Lima, Montana Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked chicken: 543 calories, 33g fat (7g saturated fat), 137mg cholesterol, 798mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 41g protein. 2/29 Inspired by: Olive Garden Breadsticks

My family tells me I can’t make them too often

10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 3 dozen Get Our Parmesan Garlic Breadsticks Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These tender breadsticks fill the kitchen with a tempting aroma when they are baking, and they’re wonderful served warm. My family tells me I can’t make them too often. —Gaylene Anderson, Sandy, Utah (Here’s how to make copycat Olive Garden breadsticks, step by step.) Nutrition Facts: 1 breadstick: 86 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 126mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 3/29 Inspired by: McDonald’s Shamrock Shake 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

min Servings 4 servings Get Our

Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 2 servings Get Our Thin Mint Milk Shake Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Save a sleeve of Girl Scout cookies for this creamy milkshake that’s fun for kids and adults, too. —Shauna Sever, San Francisco, California Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 363 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 70mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (47g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 4/29 Inspired by: Panda Express Orange Chicken 44 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crispy Orange Chicken Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Get Our

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Crispy Orange Chicken Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We enjoy these tangy nuggets so many ways—over noodles or rice, in sandwiches, even on top of lettuce and cabbage. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 cup (calculated without rice): 450 calories, 20g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 1294mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein. 5/29 Inspired by: In-N-Out Burger Spread Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 1-1/2 cups Get Our Remoulade Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This creamy remoulade recipe is the perfect way to add some Louisiana spice to your favorite sandwiches, crab

cakes and burgers

cakes and burgers. —Lauren Knoelke, Des Moines, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 97 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 213mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 6/29 Inspired by: Starbucks Iced Lemon Pound Cake 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf Recipe Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 3 mini loaves (6 pieces each) Get Our Lemon Pound Cake Loaves Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family always asks for this love-me-tender lemon loaf cake. Sometimes, I shake things up and make cupcakes with the batter. So awesome

for brunch!

for brunch! —Lola Baxter, Winnebago, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 175 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 134mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 7/29 Inspired by: Ikea Cafe Swedish Meatballs 59 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Swedish Meatballs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 6 servings Get Our Simple Swedish Meatballs Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mom fixed this Swedish meatball recipe for all sorts of family dinners, potluck suppers and PTA meetings. The scent of browning meat is intoxicating. Add to that the sweet smell

of onions caramelizing,

of onions caramelizing, and everyone’s mouth starts watering. —Marybeth Mank, Mesquite, Texas Nutrition Facts: 6 meatballs with 1-3/4 cups noodles and about 1/3 cup gravy: 834 calories, 33g fat (14g saturated fat), 248mg cholesterol, 1711mg sodium, 81g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 50g protein. Inspired by: Little Caesar’s Pretzel CrustIn 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!

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 Get Our Copycat Little Caesar’s Pretzel Crust Pizza Recipe 8/29 9/29 Inspired by: Culver’s ButterBurger 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Wisconsin Butter Burgers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Get Our Wisconsin Butter-Basted Burgers Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s no secret that Wisconsinites love their dairy—so much that they sometimes top their burgers with a generous pat of butter. My recipe is a lot like the butter burgers

you’ll find in popular restaurants all over the state

you’ll find in popular restaurants all over the state. —Becky Carver, North Royalton, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 burger: 400 calories, 21g fat (10g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 543mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein. 10/29 Inspired by: Wendy’s Chili 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chili For Two Recipe photo by Isabella Cassini Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Get Our Chili For Two Recipe From the Recipe Creator: “This flavorful chili is still thick and hearty even though it makes a small batch,” confirms Norma Grogg of St. Louis, Missouri. “I serve it with a salad

of grapefruit and avocado slices.”

of grapefruit and avocado slices.” Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 339 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 948mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 17g fiber), 24g protein. 11/29 Inspired by: McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Get Our Chicken Nuggets Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to make these golden chicken nuggets because they’re so quick and easy. My whole family loves them. The seasoning can also be used on chicken breast halves to make amazing sandwiches. —Annette Ellyson, Carolina, West Virginia Nutrition

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

Facts: 3 ounces cooked chicken: 214 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 435mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch. 12/29 Inspired by: Noodles & Company Wisconsin Mac & Cheese 21 Reviews Contest Winner Over-the-Top Mac ‘n’ Cheese Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 7 servings Get Our Over-the-Top Mac ‘n’ Cheese Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This delicious dish is the ultimate comfort food. A blend of five cheeses, it makes a beautiful entree or a special side. I served it

at our Thanksgiving dinner, and it received rave reviews

at our Thanksgiving dinner, and it received rave reviews. —Connie L McDowell, Greenwood, Delaware Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 585 calories, 33g fat (20g saturated fat), 161mg cholesterol, 550mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein. 13/29 Inspired by: Portillo’s Chocolate Cake 206 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Get Our Sandy’s Chocolate Cake Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Years ago, I drove 4-1/2 hours to a cake contest, holding my entry on my lap the whole way. But it paid off. One bite and you’ll

Made from scratch with lighter ingredients, they’re just

see why this velvety beauty was named the best chocolate cake recipe and won first prize. —Sandra Johnson, Tioga, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 685 calories, 29g fat (18g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 505mg sodium, 102g carbohydrate (81g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. 14/29 Inspired by: Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Makeover Cheddar Biscuits Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 15 biscuits Get Our Makeover Cheddar Biscuits Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s our crack at the never-ending biscuits from Red Lobster. Made from scratch with lighter ingredients, they’re just

as cheesy and buttery as the original

as cheesy and buttery as the original. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 biscuit: 106 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 233mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 15/29 Inspired by: Long John Silver’s Hush Puppies 27 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hush Puppies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 dozen Get Our Hush Puppies Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A fish dinner isn’t complete without a side of hush puppies, and my mom is well-known for this recipe. It’s the best! —Mary McGuire, Graham, NC Nutrition Facts:

—Michelle Babbie, Malone, New York Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2

1 hush puppy: 55 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 86mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 16/29 Inspired by: Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana 29 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Get Our Potato, Sausage & Kale Soup Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I let my young son pick out seed packets and he chose kale, which grew like crazy. This hearty soup helped make good use of it and rivals the Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana. —Michelle Babbie, Malone, New York Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2

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