12 Copycat Recipes Even Better and Cheaper Than the Real Thing
Save money by making these yummy copycat recipes at home. Restaurants and fast food prices have risen significantly, but luckily, you can save a lot of cash by making these copycat versions at home.
We’ve included copycat recipes from all your favorite places like KFC, Olive Garden, McDonalds, Cheesecake Factory, Starbucks, and more!
From copycat dinners to baked goods and drinks, we’ve got you covered. Plus, these homemade versions are even better than the real thing!
Copycat McDonald’s Sausage Egg McMuffin
These copycat sausage egg McMuffins are ready in just 15 minutes, and the entire family will go crazy for these.
Get the Recipe: Copycat McDonald’s Sausage Egg McMuffin
Cheesecake Factory Louisiana Cajun Chicken Pasta
This is my favorite dish at the Cheesecake Factory, and it costs almost $26 where I live!
Instead of buying one entree at Cheesecake Factory, you could make this copycat version for less money and feed up to four people or have leftovers.
Get the Recipe: Copycat Louisiana Cajun Chicken Pasta
Copycat KFC Bowl
Skip Door Dashing KFC or the drive-thru and make a cheaper and tastier copycat KFC bowl at home.
Get the Recipe: Copycat KFC Bowl
Pumpkin Spice Latte Starbucks Copycat
You don’t need to wait until fall (or August when Starbucks releases fall drinks) to enjoy a pumpkin spice latte.
Best Recipe Review:
“I tried this last year around fall with a bunch of my extended family, and everyone LOVED it!!! I’m making it again this year, and I’m SO excited!!” -Annie
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Latte
Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme
Forget the drive-thru; make this homemade crunchwrap supreme next time you get a Taco Bell craving.
Get the Recipe: Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme
Crumbl Sugar Cookie Copycat
Nothing says Crumbl more than their soft sugar cookies with fluffy pink frosting. The sweet almond-flavored frosting on the copycat version tastes like the real deal.
Get the Recipe: Crumbl Sugar Cookie Copycat
Wendy’s Asiago Ranch Chicken Club
This copycat sandwich has juicy fried chicken, bacon, cheese, creamy ranch, and toppings.
Get the Recipe: Wendy’s Asiago Ranch Chicken Club
Vanilla Latte Starbucks Copycat
This classic vanilla latte recipe requires just three ingredients and takes five minutes (or less) to make.
Get the Recipe: Vanilla Latte Starbucks Copycat
Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo Pasta
If you love ordering chicken alfredo pasta at Olive Garden, you will want to make this better than the original slow cooker copycat recipe.
Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Crumbl Copycat Chocolate Cupcake Cookies
You will love the yellow cake flavor of this cookie, not to mention the rich chocolate ganache frosting.
Get the Recipe: Crumbl Copycat Chocolate Cupcake Cookies
Wendy’s Baconator Fries
Smothered in cheese and loaded with bacon, these fries make the best side or snack.
Get the Recipe: Wendy’s Baconator Fries
Starbucks Copycat Lemon Loaf
Starbucks has the most amazing lemon loaf, and this recipe is even better! It’s made from scratch and the lemon glaze is lick your fingers good!
Get the Recipe: Starbucks Copycat Lemon Loaf
