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Copycat

The Copycat shelf — hand-built originals in the style of familiar favorites.

136 recipes

Auntie Anne's Copycat Soft Pretzel

Soft pretzels made from a yeasted dough shaped into twists, dipped briefly in baking soda water, salted, and air-fried until golden, then brushed with melted butter.

1 hr 25 minServes 6369 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: of warm water

HB-12690 · Hand-built original

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Baked Crab Dip

This hot crab dip copycat is creamy, cheesy, and loaded with lump crab meat. Ready in under 25 minutes and perfect for parties, game days, or weekend appetizers.

American, SeafoodAppetizer20 minServes 3245 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: crab

HB-2620 · Hand-built original

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Beef and Cheddar Sliders (Arby's Copycat)

Soft Hawaiian rolls layered with deli roast beef, American cheese, and a tangy beef-sandwich sauce, brushed with onion-flecked butter and baked until melty.

AmericanDinner40 minServes 12105 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-12791 · Hand-built original

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Briermere Farms Copycat Raspberry Cream Pie with Pretzel Crust

A salty-sweet pretzel crust filled with vanilla mascarpone cream and topped with a thick layer of homemade raspberry jam.

AmericanDessert10 hr 45 minServes 10275 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: pretzels

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee

HB-12897 · Hand-built original

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Buttercream Frosting

Recreate the famous Publix supermarket bakery buttercream at home with this spot-on copycat recipe that's perfect for any cake!

AmericanDessert15 minServes 32276 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: butter

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee

HB-2646 · Hand-built original

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Canes Sauce

A creamy, tangy copycat-style dipping sauce of mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, black pepper and a touch of liquid smoke. Made for chicken, fries and burgers, and better after a few hours of chilling.

Americancondiment, dip5 minServes 8111 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: foods

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-12986 · Hand-built original

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Chicken Salad Chick Dill-icious Diva Copycat

A creamy dill chicken salad with cucumber and ranch seasoning, made with gently poached chicken tenders and served chilled for sandwiches or crackers.

AmericanAppetizer, lunch, Main Course35 minServes 6224 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-13094 · Hand-built original

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Chili's Copycat Skillet Queso

A smooth, spicy skillet queso of melted Velveeta stirred with canned chili, paprika, cayenne, chili powder, lime and cumin, served straight away with tortilla chips.

American, MexicanAppetizer, Snack20 minServes 831 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cheese

HB-13125 · Hand-built original

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Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies

These Copycat Neiman Marcus Cookies have crisp edges, soft centers, and a rich, buttery dough packed with chocolate chips and signature texture.

Americancookies, Dessert32 minServes 30258 kcalVegetarianLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: butter

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-3087 · Hand-built original

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Copycat Applebee's Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp

Cajun-spiced chicken breasts and shrimp share a sizzling skillet with softened mushrooms and onions. A parsley butter pan sauce made from the browned drippings coats everything at the end.

CajunMain course45 minServes 4446 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-6622 · Hand-built original

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Copycat Beef Wrap

Ground beef is stir-fried with onion, garlic, ginger and water chestnuts in a hoisin and tamari sauce, then spooned into butter lettuce leaves. A sweet soy dipping sauce is finished at the table with mustard and chili garlic sauce to each person's heat level.

ChineseAppetizer30 min12 wraps141 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-6623 · Hand-built original

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Copycat Big Mac Sauce Recipe

A whisk-together burger sauce of mayonnaise, pickle relish and French dressing with mustard, vinegar and warm spices.

Americansauce, condiment5 minServes 1682 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: mayonnaise

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-13269 · Hand-built original

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Copycat Bubba Gump Shrimp

Large shrimp cook quickly in a skillet of melted butter spiked with oregano, garlic and cayenne. The whole dish takes minutes and arrives swimming in its spicy butter.

CajunMain course20 minServes 4228 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: shrimp

Pairs well with: garlic bread, rice, grits, lemon wedges, col slaw

HB-6624 · Hand-built original

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Copycat Cane's Chicken Tenders

Chicken tenderloins marinated in seasoned buttermilk with hot sauce and pickle juice, double-coated in flour and cornstarch, fried until deep golden, and served with a mayonnaise, ketchup and Cajun seasoning dipping sauce.

AmericanMain course40 minServes 10470 kcalDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-9369 · Hand-built original

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Copycat Cheesecake Factory Original Cheesecake

A baked cream cheese cheesecake in a graham cracker crust, chilled until completely cold and served with syrupy glazed strawberries and whipped cream.

nut-free, birthday, birthday party, Entertaining, dessert, snack8 hr12 - 14 serving(s)88 kcalDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: spray

HB-13270 · Hand-built original

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Copycat Chicken Wrap

Ground chicken is stir-fried with mushrooms, water chestnuts, garlic and ginger in a glossy hoisin sauce and served in butter lettuce leaves with optional crisp rice noodles. The sweet soy dipping sauce is spiked at the table with mustard and chili garlic sauce.

ChineseAppetizer30 minServes 4262 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-6625 · Hand-built original

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Copycat Chipotle Steak

Steak marinated in a blended chipotle in adobo, red wine vinegar, honey, lime and cilantro marinade, seared, sliced against the grain, cubed and flashed again in the pan with reserved marinade.

MexicanMain course30 minServes 652 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-9370 · Hand-built original

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Copycat Cosmic Brownies

Fudgy cocoa brownies under a condensed milk chocolate ganache, scattered with rainbow chocolate chips.

50 minVegetarian

Main ingredient: chips

HB-13274 · Hand-built original

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Copycat Dishoom Chili Broccoli Salad

A raw broccoli salad with red pepper, herbs, pistachios, pumpkin and sunflower seeds and butter-softened dates, tossed in a ginger, jalapeño and lime dressing with pomegranate on top.

IndianSalad15 minServes 4534 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: broccoli

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

HB-11389 · Hand-built original

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