Make your own Pizza Hut pan pizza at home. This copycat recipe for the crust and sauce tastes just like the pizzas you get at Pizza Hut.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat Recipes & Restaurant Favorites
What are copy cat recipes? These are secret recipes from restaurants (or developed by home cooks to taste similar) and homemade versions of packaged brand products you find in the grocery store. With these recipes you can prepare your favorite restaurant dishes and name brand foods in your own kitchen! CDKitchen features some of the most popular restaurant and copycat clones.
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Pizza Hut Original Pan Pizza
Kelseys' 4 Cheese Spinach Dip
Kelseys got it right with this recipe! This restaurant favorite is made with cream cheese, Parmesan, Romano, chopped spinach, and topped with Cheddar cheese.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Hellman's Mayonnaise
Whether you prefer making all your condiments from scratch or you just need some mayo in a pinch, this Hellman's copycat is spot on. Pro-tip: stir in a bit of sriracha for a spicy...
Time: under 30 minutes
Auntie Anne's Soft Pretzels
Just like the pretzels you get at the mall. This copy cat version of Auntie Anne's is easy and delicious.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Dunkin' Donuts' Vanilla Filled Doughnuts
A homemade version of Dunkin' Donuts' popular yeast-raised, vanilla cream filled, deep-fried doughnuts.
Method: deep fryer, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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Golden Corral Crab Salad
This popular buffet item at the Golden Corral crab salad is made with imitation crab, ranch salad dressing, mayo, green onion, bell pepper, and celery.
Time: over 5 hours
Campbell's Bean & Bacon Soup
The bean and bacon soup by Campbell's is a long time favorite of many. Now you can nix the can and make it from scratch!
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Uncle Ben's Seasoned Long Grain & Wild Rice Mix
Keep this copycat version of Uncle Ben's most popular rice blend on hand for a fraction of the cost by making it yourself.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Panera Bread Broccoli Cheese Soup
Panera is known for their delicious soups and this recipe is no exception. It's made with fresh broccoli and lots of cheddar cheese.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
K&W Cafeteria Baked Spaghetti
This copycat version from K&W is made with ground beef, pasta, ketchup, beef stock, lots of seasonings and two types of cheese.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
State Fair Corn Dogs
Hard to pick a more classic fair food than a good old corndog on a stick. A cornmeal batter with honey, flour, and egg turns some ordinary hot dogs into nostalgia-inducing treats.
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Church's Fried Chicken Coating
If you love the fried chicken from Church's then try this recipe for their coating mix.
Time: 1-2 hours
Sbarro Baked Ziti
Sbarro may be known for pizza, but this copycat ziti bake recipe is no slouch. Al dente pasta covered in ricotta, Romano, and mozzarella cheese with black pepper tomato sauce proves...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Dog 'N Suds Coney Sauce
Slow-simmered ground beef Coney sauce makes a tantalizing topping for hot dogs. It's a little sweet, a little spicy and a lot delicious.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Texas Roadhouse Cactus Blossom
The delicious fried onion appetizer served at Texas Roadhouse can easily be made at home! The copycat recipe has both the batter and the spicy dipping sauce - just like...
Method: deep fryer
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cherry Coke
This grenadine and maraschino cherry infused cola is an awesome drink - alone or as a mixer in a cocktail.
Time: under 30 minutes
Dale's Liquid Steak Seasoning
Can't get Dale's famous steak seasoning where you live? No problem! This DIY version is easy to make and tastes like the real deal.
Time: under 30 minutes
Waffle House Hash Browns
Want perfect hash browns every time? This recipe teaches you the tricks that restaurants and diners use.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Godfather's Chicago-Style Deep-Dish Pizza
Bring the city's famous deep dish pie right to your table. A crispy crust, melted mozzarella and tangy tomato sauce is guaranteed to knock this one out of the...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Pappadeaux's Alexander Sauce
Pappadeaux serves this creamy white wine Alexander sauce over mahi mahi but it works great over any fish or even steak.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning
Copy the famous steak seasoning mixture at home with this recipe. Keep it on hand anytime you want to add a pop of flavor to steaks, pork chops, burgers, etc.
Time: under 30 minutes
Cracker Barrel Country Green Beans
You won't believe how easy it is to copy this popular side dish from Cracker Barrel at home. The recipe is made with bacon, green beans, onion, and seasonings.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Loretta Lynn's Crispy Fried Chicken
What's the secret to country singer Loretta Lynn's famous crispy fried chicken? It's all in the double coating of seasoned flour.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Lipton Dry Onion Soup Mix
Onion soup mix is a common ingredient in many recipes. Make your own and keep it on hand with this simple recipe made with dehydrated onion flakes, beef bouillon granules, and...
Time: under 30 minutes
Boston Market Cucumber Salad
Enjoy a refreshing clones of Boston Market's cucumber salad, blending crisp cucumbers, zesty red onions, and juicy tomatoes in a tangy olive oil and vinegar dressing.
Time: over 5 hours
The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
It may look like a sad little package shoved in the back of your freezer, but frozen spinach actually has a lot of culinary uses (and some may surprise you).
Keeping a can of frozen orange juice concentrate in the freezer means you can make more than just orange juice. Try it in a variety of orange-flavored recipes.