Category: Copycat Recipes

Houston Buttermilk Garlic Salad Dressing (Copycat Recipe)

I’ve never been to a Houston’s restaurant. Their food sure looks awesome. So though I can’t say this copycat recipe for their buttermilk garlic salad dressing is a true copycat, I can say it is fantastic. Like slurp-slurp-I-love-salad-more-than-ever-now fantastic. This is copycat recipe Houston buttermilk garlic salad dressing is Ranch to the max. Amp’d up. Taken to another level! Thanks mostly to the garlic, but also a few other things too!

Houston Buttermilk Garlic Salad Dressing (Copycat Recipe)

Give It A Rest. And A Shake.

Make sure you let the dressing ‘get happy’ in the fridge overnight before serving. It makes a huge difference. And make a double batch because this copycat recipe for Houston’s buttermilk garlic salad dressing isn’t just for salad. It’s great for dipping wings. And veggies. Give the bottle a good shake (or the container a good stir) before serving. You should also give it a little taste after it has been sitting. You might want to add a bit more seasoning.

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If I do use this dressing for dipping, I like to serve it in these little dipping cups. And I even use the cups for server salad dressing, too. They are the perfect size for a single salad serving, or dipping wings, nuggets, tenders…. you name it. They also help me not over-dress my salad, which is something I tend to do with dressings like this Ranch. And they clean up easily too! They’re great!

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Also try my copycat TGI Friday’s Mandarin Orange Sesame dressing and my copycat Carrabba’s Creamy Parmesan dressing.

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Houston Buttermilk Garlic Salad Dressing (Copycat Recipe)

I can't say this copycat of Houston's buttermilk garlic salad dressing is a true copycat, I can say it is fantastic. Like slurp-slurp-I-love-salad-more-than-ever-now fantastic.
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Keyword buttermilk, copycat, garlic, homemade salad dressing
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
8 hours
Servings 2 cups
Calories 1001kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Alternatively, place all ingredients into a large bowl and whisk well.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight before using.

Notes

Stir well before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 1001kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 101g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1417mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 730IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Carrabba’s Creamy Parmesan Salad Dressing (Copycat Recipe)

I didn’t really know what to expect when I made this copycat recipe of Carrabba’s creamy Parmesan salad dressing. The recipe ingredients looked like they were right up my alley. But, sadly, I’d never been to the restaurant to try the real thing. Was I in for trouble or greatness? Well, I made the dressing, and I have to say that if this is anywhere near what you get at Carrabba’s, I’ve been missing out. Perfectly creamy, with plenty of nutty salty Parmesan, this dressing was perfect on a big dinner salad. It was difficult for me to exercise self-control! I am a bit of a salad dressing-aholic. I have to keep an eye on myself!

Carrabba's Creamy Parmesan Salad Dressing (Copycat Recipe)

Give It A Rest

Make sure you let the dressing ‘get happy’ in the fridge for at least an hour before serving. Give it one good last whisk or shake before serving. I wouldn’t change a thing about this copycat recipe of Carrabba’s creamy Parmesan salad dressing except to double it.

I find myself using these little sauce dipping cups more and more for salad dressings. They help me with portion control. Well, usually they do. They’re also the perfect size for dipping wings, nuggets, tenders and even vegetables. And they’re easy to clean, too!

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Also try my herby Ranch dressing and my copycat Houston Buttermilk Garlic dressing.

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Carrabba’s Creamy Parmesan Salad Dressing (Copycat Recipe)

Perfectly creamy, with plenty of nutty salty Parmesan, this dressing was perfect on a big dinner salad.
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Keyword copycat, creamy, homemade salad dressing, Parmesan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
1 hour
Servings 1 cup
Calories 910kcal
Author Inspired by a recipe from Spicy Southern Kitchen

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients into a bowl. Whisk well to combine.
  • Refrigerate at least one hour before serving.

Notes

Stir well before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 910kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 92g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 1177mg | Potassium: 211mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 463IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 405mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Culver’s Cheese Curds (Copycat Recipe)

Oh my goodness. There should be a big ‘danger’ sign next to these copycat Culver’s cheese curds. In flashing lights. Big huge lights. Danger because you’re going to want to eat them all. Then you’re still going to want more. I so couldn’t stop eating them. They have this delicious crunchy outside. And tender, gooey, cheesy, melty, yummy insides. I thought I might need some sort of dipping sauce. Ya know, ranch dressing maybe. Or warmed marinara. But oh no. Nothing else required. Just a lot of moaning with each and every bite. These are dangerous, trust me.

Culver’s Cheese Curds (Copycat Recipe)

Any Cheese Curds Will Do

I used dill cheese curds for my copycat recipe of Culver’s cheese curds. The dill went very well with the Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs. You can use anything you want. I have a container of jalapeno cheddar curds in my fridge right now. They’d be great with just regular breadcrumbs, seasoned with a bit of cayenne pepper for an extra kick! I’m pretty sure the combinations are endless as there sure seems to be plenty of great kinds of curds here in Indiana.

Brrrrr

The recipe calls for freezing the curds for a bit before deep-frying them. This is not the time to rush things. The less you freeze them the less-than-perfect the coating is when you deep-fry them. So put them in the freezer and let them be for a bit.

Choose Your Deep-Fryer

I usually deep fry in my big fryer if I’m making a big batch and feeding a crowd. But if it’s just the two of us I’ll get out my Fry Daddy.

I get out my big deep fryer when it’s time to fry a large batch of food. It comes to temperature quickly and it maintains that temperature perfectly. It has a built-in oil filter and storage unit so I can re-use the oil several times.

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This recipe is based on a recipe from CopyKat.

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Copycat Culver’s Cheese Curds

Oh my goodness. There should be a big ‘danger’ sign next to these copycat Culver’s cheese curds. Danger because you’re going to want to eat them all.
Course Appetiser
Cuisine American
Keyword copycat, curds, deep-fried
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 3352kcal
Author Inspired by a recipe from CopyKat

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine flour and salt in a shallow bowl.
  • Stir until the salt is incorporated evenly.
  • Break eggs into a second shallow bowl with 1 tablespoon of milk.
  • Beat the eggs.
  • Place breadcrumbs into the third bowl.
  • Coat the curds first with flour, then the egg, and finally the bread crumbs. It is very important to coat the cheese curds evenly and thoroughly.
  • Place coated curds on a wire rack resting in a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Freeze the cheese curds for 30 to 60 minutes.
  • Set up another wire rack on a baking sheet or line a plate with paper towels.
  • Pour enough oil into a large skillet or a pot to reach about 2 inches of oil. Heat the oil over medium-high heat. Use a thermometer to make sure the temperature is 375 degrees.
  • Frying a few curds at a time, carefully drop a few in at a time. Do not crowd the skillet. Fry for about 1 minute, turning them once. Cook until they are golden brown.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

Serve with Ranch dressing for dipping!

Nutrition

Calories: 3352kcal | Carbohydrates: 253g | Protein: 178g | Fat: 176g | Saturated Fat: 90g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1142mg | Sodium: 5338mg | Potassium: 820mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 974IU | Calcium: 3770mg | Iron: 19mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Olive Garden Salad Mix (Copycat Recipe)

Yes, yes I do like freshly grated Parmesan on my copycat recipe of the Olive Garden salad mix. I don’t hide it. I’m not ashamed of it. Keep it coming, keep grating and don’t expect me to say ‘stop’ any time soon! Now, I love the rest of the salad too. The crunchy crisp greens. Tomatoes. Croutons. Red onions. And my two favorites: large black olives and pepperoncini. All lightly dressed in Olive Garden’s signature Italian dressing!

Olive Garden Salad Mix (Copycat Recipe)

A Great Salad In No Time

This is the easiest way I know to make a fantastic salad in no time. We actually had this as a main dish for dinner. I roasted a few chicken breasts, sliced them, and served them on top of the salad. It made for a great, healthy dinner! Whether served as a side salad or amped up with other toppings, the base recipe for this copycat recipe Olive Garden salad mix is a winner!

When it comes times for dressing, I like to put mine in these little sauce dipping cups. They’re great for not only salad dressing, but also for holding dipping sauces for treats like nuggets, tenders, veggies and my favorite, chicken wings!

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Also try my copycat of the Santa Fe chicken salad from Max and Erma’s.

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Olive Garden Salad Mix (Copycat Recipe)

Whether served as a side salad or amped up with other toppings, the base recipe for this copycat Olive Garden salad mix is a winner!
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword copycat, salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 34kcal
Author Inspired by a recipe from CopyKat

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place your salad bowls, plates or whatever you plan on using for serving into the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving time.
  • Open salad package and empty the contents into a large bowl.
  • Add the onion, olives, pepperoncini, croutons, tomato slices and croutons.
  • Drizzle with some dressing (don't flood it) and then toss gently to coat everything in the dressing.
  • Serve with freshly grated cheese over the top.

Notes

Best served fresh.

Nutrition

Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 793IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Smokin’ Dave’s Cafe’s Fiery Cajun Shrimp Alfredo (Copycat Recipe)

Ohhhhhhh. Ahhhhh. Andouille, my spicy sausage friend. And shrimp. Glorious shrimp. Gulf shrimp, from Louisiana. The best kind of shrimp. Together in a creamy sauce, over perfectly cooked pasta. If that’s not a plate of comfort I don’t know what is. This copycat recipe for Smokin’ Dave’s Cafe’s fiery Cajun shrimp Alfredo hit the spot on a cold, winter’s day. It’s the perfect balance between spicy and creamy.

Smokin' Dave's Cafe's Fiery Cajun Shrimp Alfredo (Copycat Recipe)

Tasty. And Oh So Creamy.

This copycat recipe for Smokin’ Dave’s Cafe’s Fiery Cajun Shrimp Alfredo definitely reminds me of another one of our favorites, blackened chicken Alfredo. It too is loaded with great Cajun flavors with a creamy sauce. But unlike this andouille and shrimp version, it requires blackening chicken breast. If you haven’t done that indoors get ready to open the windows ‘cuz it’s gonna get mighty smoky. I mean set off the smokers smoky. Open the front doors smoky. So much that I prefer to do that kind of stuff outside.

I like to use my good ole trusty Dutch oven to make this Alfredo and pretty much darned near anything like it on my stovetop. It’s nice and big and sturdy. That extra weight helps it maintain and distribute heat perfectly. As an added bonus, it’s actually pretty easy to clean up too!

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I like to substitute my blackening seasoning for the Creole seasoning now-and-then.

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Smokin’ Dave’s Cafe’s Fiery Cajun Shrimp Alfredo (Copycat Recipe)

This copycat Smokin’ Dave’s Cafe’s fiery Cajun shrimp Alfredo hit the spot on a cold, winter’s day.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Cajun, pasta, shrimp
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 1251kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the shrimp and 3 tablespoons of the Creole seasoning into a large resealable bag or container and shake. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Begin cooking the pasta per package instructions while making the sauce. Drain when cooked.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the andouille and saute for 2 minutes, stirring.
  • Add the onion, stir, and saute for 2 more minutes.
  • Add the red pepper flake and garlic. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the Worcestershire sauce.
  • Add the cream, milk, remaining Creole seasoning, pepper, chili powder and salt. Stir.
  • Add the butter and stir until melted.
  • Add the cheese and stir until melted. Reduce heat to as low simmer.
  • In another large skillet heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the shrimp and saute for 1-2 minutes per side until just turning pink.
  • Transfer the shrimp and the cooked, drained pasta to the sauce and stir.
  • Serve garnished with parsley.

Notes

Substitute smoked sausage if you can’t find andouille.

Nutrition

Calories: 1251kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 61g | Fat: 82g | Saturated Fat: 41g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 520mg | Sodium: 2229mg | Potassium: 779mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4214IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 609mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Lone Star Steakhouse Amarillo Cheese Fries (Copycat Recipe)

My first (big) bite of these copycat recipe Lone Star Steakhouse Amarillo cheese fries made me think I’d just come upon the world’s largest plate of potato skins. Well, it has some of the flavors of potato skins at least. Good ones. Not the wimpy thin ones with no toppings. Man, I hate those. Not these. I love these. These fries are loaded with bacon. And cheese. And a taco-flavored Ranch dressing that you could just drink. I served this at home, but I’d been just as happy ordering a big ole plate of these fries while sitting at a bar sipping on a cold brew and watching my favorite team on the big screen! Sports bars take notice! You should put these on your menu! Ok, yeah, you should probably change the name first….

Lone Star Steakhouse Amarillo Cheese Fries (Copycat Recipe)

Great As Is. Even Better Kicked Up!

You can make this recipe for copycat Lone Star Steakhouse Amarillo cheese fries just as it is and have a good ole time eating it. Or, you can use it as a base recipe for even more amped-up cheese fries. Make them your way, with more flavors that you love. Add some green onion. Maybe a dollop or two of sour cream. Skip and bacon and add BBQ pulled pork or chicken instead. A little pico de gallo ain’t gonna hurt either! Own it!

Fries Time

I grabbed a bag of crinkle fries from the freezer section of my local grocery store to make these. Why crinkle fries? The crinkles. They hold more toppings that way. Skinny fast food fries? Stuff’s gonna fall right off. Wedge fries? You might use them as shovels to scoop up the toppings, but good luck! Crinkles are where it’s at. Same story for potato chips. Grab the ruffled ones. The ones with ridges. Ridges are great for dips!

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Also try my Texas fries.

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Lone Star Steakhouse Amarillo Cheese Fries (Copycat Recipe)

My first (big) bite of these copycat Lone Star Steakhouse Amarillo cheese fries made me think I'd just come upon the world's largest plate of potato skins.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword cheese, copycat, fries
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 394kcal
Author Inspired by a recipe from CopyKat

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 20 ounces frozen fries your favorite style
  • 3 slices bacon cooked crumbled
  • 4 ounces cheddar jack cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Ranch dressing
  • ½ package taco seasoning or 1 heaping tablespoon homemade

Instructions

  • Cook fries per package instructions. Baked is fine, but deep-fried is better!
  • Meanwhile make the sauce by whisking the Ranch and taco seasoning together in a medium bowl.
  • Arrange fries on a heat-proof platter. I like to use small cast iron skillets.
  • Sprinkle fries with bacon and cheese. Place platter in the oven for a few minutes to melt the cheese.
  • Drizzle with the Ranch dressing mix and serve.

Notes

Substitute blue cheese dressing for a nice twist!

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 941mg | Potassium: 337mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 359IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Outback Ranch Dressing (Copycat Recipe)

I sometimes wonder if one of the reasons I love chicken wings so much (see my other blog, For the Wing) is they give me an excuse to have more Ranch dressing. I love a good, creamy Ranch dressing, and this copycat recipe of the one from Outback is top-notch good yummy stuff. Whether you’re putting it on a salad or using it for dipping your Buffalo wings, it’s the best homemade version I’ve found.

Outback Ranch Dressing (Copycat Recipe)

Great Flavor In The Perfect Dressing

Yes, you read correctly. The recipe for making copycat Outback Ranch dressing includes cayenne pepper. I would not leave it out even if you’re not into spiciness. It’s not that spicy, and what there is gets tamed by the buttermilk and mayonnaise. Personally, I’d add a bit more than the recipe calls for.

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Outback Ranch Dressing (Copycat Recipe)

I love a good, creamy Ranch dressing, and this copycat of the one from Outback is top-notch good yummy stuff. Whether you’re putting it on a salad or using it for dipping your Buffalo wings, it’s the best homemade version I’ve found.
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Keyword copycat, Outback Steakhouse, Ranch
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Servings 3 cups
Calories 1096kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Whisk together all ingredients.
  • Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. If the dressing is too thick add just add a bit more buttermilk and stir.

Notes

Stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 1096kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 114g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1742mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce (Copycat Recipe)

I am definitely not one of those that thinks everything needs to be made from scratch. But that being said, I do enjoy the challenge and reward of making something that is a good copycat of something I can buy in my grocery store. Like this copycat recipe for Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce. I was making a big ole batch of smoked pork when I realized I didn’t have a sauce on hand. As much as I love my pulled pork sandwiches, I love them more with a little BBQ sauce added in. Well, in no time at all I whipped this great sauce together. It has the right consistency, just like the ‘real’ stuff. And it has that (nearly) same great flavor. And on top of all that, it was fun to make!

Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce (Copycat Recipe)

Make It Your Way

The great thing about making your own copycat of the recipe for Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce is that you can customize it for your tastes. Want it a bit more smoky? Add a tad bit (I would start with a very small tad bit) of liquid smoke. Don’t like liquid smoke? Chipotle chili powder is a great substitute. Or substitute smoked honey for the molasses.

Maybe (like me) you want a bit of spiciness? Add more cayenne pepper or a few (long) shakes of hot sauce or some red pepper flakes. Thinner? Stir in some water. Thicker? Don’t add as much water. Make it your own. I did. And, I end up changing up pretty much each and every time. Because life is about trying new things!

Brrrrrrrr

Refrigerate any leftover sauce. But that doesn’t mean use it cold when you go to put it on your ribs, burgers, chicken or whatever. No point in ruining a nice hot piece of meat with a super-cold sauce. Nope. Let the sauce come to room temperature first. Or, pour it into a small saucepan and heat it up just a bit over low heat.

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Also try my copycat Dreamland BBQ sauce.

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Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce (Copycat Recipe)

 I was making a big ole batch of smoked pork when I realized I didn’t have a sauce on hand. Well, in no time at all I whipped this great sauce together. It has the right consistency, just like the ‘real’ stuff. 
Course BBQ Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword barbecue, BBQ, sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 cups
Calories 385kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Stir together all ingredients except for the water and corn starch in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer. Continue to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often, until the brown sugar has dissolved.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, combine the water and cornstarch in a small glass and slowly stir in to the sauce. Continue to simmer until the desired thickness is achieved.
  • If the sauce gets too thick add water, a very little bit at a time, and stir.

Notes

Stir or shake before using.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 96g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1620mg | Potassium: 719mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 88g | Vitamin A: 989IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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KFC Potato Wedges (Copycat Recipe)

These copycat recipe KFC potato wedges could easily be the most dangerous side dish ever made. There’s no way you could make too many of these. There’s no way you’d ever have any leftovers. They are absolutely divinely yummy. Crunchy on the outside. Creamy on the inside. Absolutely packed with flavor. Could I eat this as a main dish? Probably. They’re so good I could easily forget whatever else I made for dinner. Burgers. Hot dogs. Dunno. I can’t remember. But these potatoes? These I remember!

KFC Potato Wedges (Copycat Recipe)

You Can Skip The Ketchup

Trust me, serving ketchup or any other dipping sauce with these copycat recipe KFC potato wedges is just about a waste of time. They’re delicious right off the plate, nothing added. They are by far my favorite potato side, and that’s saying a lot because up until now I dreamed about baked potatoes almost nightly. Well, they’ve been replaced with these wedges. Sorry, bakers. But these little bites are so packed with flavor that I just don’t need you any more.

I get out my big deep fryer when it’s time to fry a large batch of food. It comes to temperature quickly and it maintains that temperature perfectly. It has a built-in oil filter and storage unit so I can re-use the oil several times.

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Need The Heat?

Nothing wrong with adding a little kick to these taters. I wouldn’t go crazy with it, though. I am not a fan of potato dishes where I can’t taste the potatoes. I mean, we are having potatoes, right? Shouldn’t I taste them?

For heat I’d go with a pinch, maybe two of cayenne. Or for a little smokiness and heat, chipotle chile pepper.

The poultry seasoning adds a nice savory flavor to these potatoes. But you could swap it for something else. Old Bay is great. Ditto Cajun seasoning. Just go on the lighter side with it and keep some of that potato flavor!

Don’t forget to also make my copycat KFC bean salad!

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KFC Potato Wedges (Copycat Recipe)

These copycat KFC potato wedges could easily be the most dangerous side dish ever made. There’s no way you could make too many of these
Course Side or Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword copycat, KFC, potatoes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 287kcal
Author Inspired by a recipe from CopyKat

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a small bowl or pie plate whisk together the milk and egg.
  • In another small bowl or pie plate, whisk together the flour, salt, garlic salt, onion powder, pepper and poultry seasoning, if using.
  • Cut the potatoes into wedges. You want the wedges to be thin and uniform. Try to cut them so they are 3/8" in thickness at the center.
  • Lay a wire rack on top of a large baking sheet.
  • Working in small batches, dip the potatoes first into the flour mixture, then into the milk mixture, and back into the flour again.
  • Transfer to the wire rack.
  • After all of the potatoes have been dredged let them dry for at least 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil to 350 F.
  • Working in batches, fry the potatoes for 5-6 minutes. They will not be quite done or golden brown.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to drain.
  • Once all of the potatoes have been fried the first time, fry them again, but this time for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crunch delicious.
  • Transfer to a rack to drain and cool slightly.

Notes

Serve with plenty of ketchup.

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 909mg | Potassium: 823mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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KFC Bean Salad (Copycat Recipe)

I am a big huge fan of vinegary bean salads. Not too vinegary, mind you. But noticeably so. My mom’s recipe is one of my all-time favorites. This copycat recipe of the bean salad you used to be able to get at KFC is just as good as mom’s, if not better. It’s dangerously similar, but with a twist: green bell pepper. Well, you could’ve knocked me down with a feather. How was I to know how much that lil old bell pepper would add to this salad?

Copycat KFC Bean Salad

Perfect For That Family Picnic

This recipe for a copycat KFC bean salad makes a decent-sized batch. Good enough for a family get-together. And it’ll hold up in the heat for a bit too. But it won’t last anyways, because everyone is going to love it. I sure did. Just remember to give it a stir every once-in-a-while so that all the deliciousness gets spread around evenly.

Beans Of Happiness

I have no idea what that means. But the beans in this salad make me happy. They’re not those ‘sad beans’ you sometimes get as a side dish. You know the ones. Overcooked. Overheated. Over-everything’d. These beans are good. Wax beans don’t show up in many dishes around here. They should. They’re really a treat. Maybe it’s the rarity of them that helps contribute to their awesomeness. They sure have found a great place in this salad.

Chill Out

I think it’s important to get this salad really cold before serving. Oh sure, it’s ok served at room temperature. So yeah, take it to that picnic and don’t worry about it sitting on the table for a bit. But I really like it when the vinegary dressing is crazy cold. Man, that’s good stuff!

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Don’t forget to also make my copycat KFC potato wedges, macaroni and cheese and their delicious chicken nuggets!

Copycat KFC Bean Salad
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Copycat KFC Bean Salad

This copycat of the bean salad you used to be able to get at KFC is just as good as mom’s, if not better.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword bean salad, copycat, KFC
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 hours
Servings 14
Calories 177kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the beans in a large colander. Rinse and drain well.
  • Transfer beans to a resealable container.
  • Add the bell pepper and onion.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Add the oil mixture to the beans and stir gently.
  • Cover and refrigerate 12 hours.

Notes

Stir well before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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