Copycat Recipes That Taste Even Better Homemade
Ever go out to eat and get totally obsessed with something like a mozzarella stick or fries? Same. Whether it’s Chipotle’s carnitas or that new smoky adobo ranch sauce, I love figuring out how to make them at home.
Copycat recipes are always a little tricky. I’m always trying to use good ingredients but still get them close enough to the restaurant version that you honestly don’t miss the original.
My Favorite Homemade Copycat Recipes
Some of these took a few tries to get just right. But once they landed, I stopped needing the drive-thru version. These are the fries, wraps, sauces, and saucy pastas I just make at home now. They actually scratch the itch.
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Delicious Carnitas Fajitas
The carnitas are slow-cooked in a Dutch oven with a fresh citrus combo of navel orange juice, fresh lemon juice, tons of garlic, and an earthy blend of spices like cumin, chili powder, and Mexican oregano. Served with perfectly caramelized sweet onions and bell peppers for the perfect fajitas!
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Taco Bell Nacho Fries (Baked Copycat Recipe with Nacho Cheese)
Nacho fries copycat recipe – golden fries coated in Mexican seasoning and served with melty nacho cheese, just like Taco Bell’s. Bake or fry them for the perfect fast food fix at home.
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In-N-Out Animal Style Fries (Copycat Recipe)
In-N-Out animal style fries copycat recipe – golden fries topped with cheese, caramelized onions, and the classic sauce. Serve them fresh for the best taste.
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Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme Copycat Recipe
Taco Bell crunchwrap supreme copycat recipe – seasoned beef, nacho cheese, a crispy tostada, sour cream, lettuce, and tomatoes, all wrapped in a soft tortilla and toasted until golden. Easy to make at home!
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Popeyes Cajun Fries (Copycat Recipe)
Make Popeyes Cajun Fries at home with this simple recipe! These fries are crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, and coated in Cajun seasoning. Serve them with ranch or aioli for dipping.
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Homemade Raspberry Crumble Cookies (Costco Copycat)
These homemade Costco-inspired raspberry crumble cookies are buttery and light goodness, filled with sweet raspberry jam, topped with a light, crumbly layer, and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar.
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Taco Bell Steak Quesadilla Copycat Recipe
A delicious copycat quesadilla with tender steak jalapeño sauce and four cheese blends.
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Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta (Cheesecake Factory Copycat)
Simple and delicious honey-glazed chicken coated in a creamy and spicy chipotle parmesan cream sauce on penne pasta with asparagus, green peas, sliced bell peppers, a copycat recipe and Cheesecake Factory favorite.
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Chipotle Pollo Asado Recipe (Chipotle Copycat)
Marinated Citrusy Pollo Asado Chipotle Recipe
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Crispy and Spicy Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks
Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks are my copycat version of the Chili’s classic. Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and coated in a spicy Nashville hot butter sauce.
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10-Minute Cilantro Garlic Sauce Inspired By Pollo Tropical
Garlicky, cilantro-forward sauce- a perfect dipping sauce.
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Adobo Ranch Sauce
Adobo ranch sauce is a creamy blend of ranch, smoky adobo sauce, and lime. Chipotle-inspired and ready in minutes for tacos, bowls, or dipping.
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