28 Copycat Applebee’s Recipes You’ll Want to Make ASAP

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28 Copycat Applebee’s Recipes You’ll Want to Make ASAP1/28 Fajita Burger Wraps 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This combo gives you a tender burger, crisp veggies and a crunchy shell, plus fajita flavor. Kids love it. —Antonio Smith, Canal Winchester, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 wrap: 533 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 1190mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 34g protein. Editor’s Tip: With a few simple ingredients, you can also make the best-ever homemade Applebee’s spinach artichoke dip. 2/28

Red pepper flakes give it a little heat, which my family loves

Spicy Shrimp & Penne Pasta 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Shrimp & Penne Pasta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this creamy pasta dish when I needed to use up some marinara. Red pepper flakes give it a little heat, which my family loves. It’s super versatile, so try it with chicken, or simply stir in some fresh basil, too. —Lorri Stout, Gaithersburg, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1-2/3 cups: 396 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 206mg cholesterol, 723mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (8g sugars,

4g fiber), 33g protein

4g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 3/28 Grilled Veggies with Mustard Vinaigrette 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 10 servings (3/4 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make this healthy and inviting side dish whenever friends come over for a cookout. The honeyed vinaigrette lets the veggies shine. —Shelly Graver, Lansdale, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 155 calories, 12g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 166mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2

fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch

fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 4/28 Spicy Beef Stir Fry 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Beef Stir Fry Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Think of this stir-fry as your chance to play with heat and spice. I balance the savory beef with coconut milk and a spritz of lime. —Joy Zacharia, Clearwater, Florida Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 312 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 641mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1

vegetable, 1/2 starch

vegetable, 1/2 starch. 5/28 Bacon & Swiss Chicken Sandwiches 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon & Swiss Chicken Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this chicken sandwich recipe based on a meal my daughter ordered at a restaurant. She likes to dip her sandwich in the extra honey-mustard sauce. —Marilyn Moberg, Papillion, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 410 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 667mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch,

just so I could eat it!

2 fat. 6/28 Asian Chicken Salad 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Diana Chistruga for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love their crunchy, citrusy salad so much that once I made my husband drive an hour to the nearest Applebee’s restaurant just so I could eat it! It was time to come up with my own version. I’m completely happy with the results—and my husband is, too! Find more of my recipes at my blog, mandysrecipeboxblog.com. —Mandy Bird, Holbrook, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 419 calories, 25g fat

One of my mom’s favorite chicken recipes used fresh sage

(3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 602mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 7g fiber), 12g protein. 7/28 Crispy Sage Chicken Tenders 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crispy Sage Chicken Tenders Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One of my mom’s favorite chicken recipes used fresh sage. Her version was smothered with gravy, but we like these panko-crusted tenders as they are. —Deb Perry, Traverse City, Michigan 8/28 Soft Giant Pretzels 45 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Soft Giant Pretzels Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30

min Servings 8 pretzels Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and our 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. 9/28 Best Hamburger 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Hamburger Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: Grill these easy hamburgers and add your favorite toppings

Creator: Grill these easy hamburgers and add your favorite toppings. Not into grilling? Make the patties on the stovetop, in the oven or even in the air fryer. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 burger: 265 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 495mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein. 10/28 Glazed Chicken Wings 36 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Glazed Chicken Wings Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I received this easy wing recipe from a cousin

on Vancouver Island during a visit there a few years ago

on Vancouver Island during a visit there a few years ago. They’re an appealing appetizer, but also a favorite for Sunday lunch with rice and a salad. —Joan Airey, Rivers, Manitoba Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 86 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. 11/28 Four-Cheese Chicken Fettuccine 31 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Four-Cheese Chicken Fettuccine Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As a cattle rancher, my husband’s a big fan of beef. For

him to comment on a poultry dish is rare

him to comment on a poultry dish is rare. But he always tells me, “I love this casserole!” I first tasted it at a potluck; now, I fix it for my family (we have a 3-year-old daughter) once or twice a month, and I’m asked to take it to most every get-together. —Rochelle Brownlee, Big Timber, Montana Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 641 calories, 47g fat (27g saturated fat), 167mg cholesterol, 895mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein. 12/28 Chicken Caprese 22 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Caprese Chicken Recipe photo by Jackie Alpers for Taste of

Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love a Caprese salad of tomatoes, basil and cheese, so why not try a chicken caprese? You can grill this dish, but my family agrees it’s juicier straight from the oven. —Dana Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 525 calories, 34 g fat (11g saturated fat), 139 mg cholesterol, 761 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate (4 g sugars, 1 g fiber), 45 g protein. 13/28 Sweet Mustard Salmon 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch

From the Recipe Creator: Lemon juice, mustard and brown sugar add something special to this salmon dish. —Cortney Claeson, Spokane, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet: 326 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 218mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch. 14/28 Artichoke Chicken Pasta 34 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Artichoke Chicken Pasta Recipe photo by Ruthie Darling for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a colorful, delicious chicken dish that’s easy enough for weeknights, yet

special enough for guests

special enough for guests. Oregano, garlic and a light wine sauce add lovely flavor. —Cathy Dick, Roanoke, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 2 cups: 378 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 668mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1 fat. 15/28 Eggs Benedict Burgers 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To feed my daughter’s hungry cowboy friends after a rodeo, I created these with leftover burgers, hollandaise and bacon. They were a huge

I don’t make it at home because I’m afraid that’s all I’d eat the entire day

hit! —Bonnie Geavaras-Bootz, Scottsdale, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 burger: 723 calories, 45g fat (19g saturated fat), 364mg cholesterol, 1198mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 48g protein. 16/28 Spinach Dip 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Classic Spinach Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 1.5 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In Stafford, Texas, Joyce Fogleman requests: “Everywhere I take this dip, I’m asked for the recipe. I don’t make it at home because I’m afraid that’s all I’d eat the entire day. I’d love a downsized version I could make at

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