Our Most-Clicked Copycat Recipes That Will Have You Saying Goodbye To Uber Eats
Don’t get me wrong—it’s hard for me to say no to a drive-through moment. There are favorites I go back to again and again, from McDonald’s Big Mac to Chipotle’s burrito bowl to the layered Crunchwrap Supreme. These icons deserve their place in the fast-food hall of fame for a reason, but what if I told you that they’re not only easy to make at home, but can be made even better than the OG? I know, it seems impossible, but stay with me—I gathered together our most-clicked copycat recipes that not only re-create the staple recipes, but show how to make them completely your own (breakfast crunchwrap, anyone?).
These copycat recipes aren’t just for fast food staples. The most popular highlights from beloved restaurant menus are here too, from Olive Garden’s fettuccine Alfredo to the Cheesecake Factory’s classic cheesecake (we didn’t forget about the Oreo cheesecake either). So skip the trip out—make our most popular copycat recipes right at home, so you can experience all the meals you love while never pausing your favorite show.
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Invented in 1962, the Filet-O-Fish was the first non-burger sandwich to be added to the McDonald’s menu. It was developed because of falling hamburger sales on meat-abstaining Fridays leading up to Easter. Fast forward to today, it’s one of the core items on the menu. TMYK!
Get the McDonald's Filet-O-Fish recipe.
Copycat Olive Garden Fettuccine Alfredo
Olive Garden is one of the most popular Italian American restaurants in the country, and other than the salad, soup, and breadsticks, we figure that that popularity is in large part driven by one dish and one dish alone: fettuccine Alfredo. Now you can make it at home!
Get the Copycat Olive Garden Fettuccine Alfredo recipe.
Copycat Chipotle Burrito Bowl
When we want a tried-and-true perfect meal, we always go back to the Chipotle chicken burrito bowl. It’s classic, reliable, and, best of all, completely customizable depending on our mood. We’ve included recipes here for all our favorite burrito bowl toppings, but feel free to swap them in and out for yours!
Get the Copycat Chipotle Burrito Bowl recipe.
Copycat Cheesecake Factory Original Cheesecake
Though TCF has dozens of flavors, there is still something to be said for their classic, plain cheesecake topped with glazed strawberries and whipped cream. We're not the only ones who think so—the original with strawberries is far and away their most popular flavor.
Get the Copycat Cheesecake Factory Original Cheesecake recipe.
Copycat Chicken Lettuce Wraps
In our attempt to copy the fan favorite from P.F. Chang's, we flavored ground chicken with hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, Sriracha, and sesame oil. Water chestnuts add a nice crunch here, too, but feel free to skip (or swap for celery) if you can't find them.
Get the Copycat Chicken Lettuce Wraps recipe.
Copycat Steak 'N Shake Frisco Melt
If two butter-smothered toasted slices of sourdough bread with a tangy creamy dressing on one slice and some classic caramelized onions on the other, with the pièce de résistance smashed burger with two slices of silky melted cheese in the middle sounds good to you, then this is about to become your new favorite lunch star.
Get the Copycat Steak 'N Shake Frisco Melt recipe.
Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites
Giving cold hard cash to Starbucks seems far-fetched in this economy, even if that cash is in exchange for their fluffy, cheesy, protein-packed egg bites. Lucky for you (and your wallet), we've figured out a perfect dupe for the iconic breakfast bites that will make you swear you shelled out $5 for a serving.
Get the Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites recipe.
Copycat Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl
Attention, Sweetgreen lovers! Your regular weekday lunch is about to get an instant upgrade. Loaded with roast chicken, sweet potato, and that signature balsamic vinaigrette, our copycat version of Sweetgreen’s beloved harvest bowl will make your favorite takeout lunch an everyday reality.
Get the Copycat Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl recipe.
Copycat McDonald's Shamrock Shakes
The original Shamrock Shake, a mint-flavored soft-serve vanilla milkshake first introduced in 1970, is only available at McDonald's for a limited time each year. Our copycat recipe makes this specialty drink available anytime you've got a craving for it, unlimited time only. Another perk? Being able to add booze.
Get the Copycat McDonald's Shamrock Shakes recipe.
Instant Pot Copycat Bourbon Chicken
If you were hanging out in malls in the '90s, you've likely been chased down in the food court to sample this delectable, perfectly sauced chicken thigh recipe on a toothpick. Now as an adult, we can make this dish at home in the convenience of the Instant Pot any time we like.
Get the Instant Pot Copycat Bourbon Chicken recipe.
Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup
As far as chowders go, clam and corn tend to get all the love. But over at the Olive Garden (and now here!), they’ve highlighted the almighty chicken chowder in a beautiful way—by adding tons of vegetables and fluffy, chewy gnocchi.
Get the Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup recipe.
Copycat Crunchwrap Supreme
Taco Bell's Crunchwrap Supreme is the stuff of legends, and we totally see why: full of seasoned ground beef, nacho cheese sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and, most importantly, a crunchy tostada shell, this stacked, handheld dish has just about everything you could ever want.
Get the Copycat Crunchwrap Supreme recipe.
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