Almost everyone enjoys dining out every now and then. Don’t we? It’s nice to get out and enjoy a meal and some nice conversation with friends and family. But let’s face it, it’s pricey. Today we are sharing 12 Restaurant Copycat Recipes that won’t break the bank!
We would so love to go out to eat several times per week however, that’s not always affordable. A family of four could easily spend more than $50 at a nice, sit-down restaurant, and over $20 at a fast food establishment.
There are, of course, other good reasons for skipping the restaurant. If you eat at home you know exactly what ingredients are in the food and who’s preparing it. I’d say eating at home is likely a much healthier option overall. Knowing what’s better though certainly isn’t going to stop those cravings for your favorite restaurant dish.
Are you looking for ways to save and eat healthier, but still enjoy your favorite restaurant’s specialty? Here are a few copycat recipes that might help.
Cracker Barrel Copycat Fried Apples
Copycat Chick Fil-A Recipe
Sonic Cherry Limeade Copycat Recipe
PF Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps from Damn Delicious
Olive Garden Copycat Salad from Oh So Delicioso
Broccoli and Cheddar Soup: Panera Copycat Recipe
Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls from Cupcake Diaries
Panda Express Copycat Orange Chicken from Just a Pinch
Panera Copycat Mac and Cheese from Rachel Cooks
Queso Dip: Moe’s Southwest Grill Copycat Recipe from With a Side of Sneakers
Banana Walnut Bread: Copycat Starbucks Recipe
Cheesecake Factory’s New York Style Cheesecake from Brown Eyed Baker
Love to eat out? Here’s one of our favorite Copycat Recipe Cookbooks!
Dining Out at Home Cookbook
Eliot Martin is a book lover and a public relations graduate. He currently lives in the Phoenix area, where he spends most of his time playing video games or reading a good book. He enjoys going to comic cons and spending time with his friends and family, and when he is not writing for his own cooking blog, he keeps our readers hooked with his articles.
Hi Liz! These recipes sound great! Thanks for sharing! Blessings from Bama!