Category: Copycat Recipes

Copycat Olive Garden Salad Mix

Yes, yes I do like freshly grated Parmesan on my copycat 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!

Copycat Olive Garden Salad Mix

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 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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Copycat Olive Garden Salad Mix

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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Copycat Lone Star Steakhouse Amarillo Cheese Fries

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. Well, it has some of the flavors of potato skins at least. Good ones. Not the wimpy thin ones with no toppings. 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!

Copycat Lone Star Steakhouse Amarillo Cheese Fries

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. 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!

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Also try my Texas fries.

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Copycat Lone Star Steakhouse Amarillo Cheese Fries

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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Copycat Outback Ranch Dressing

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 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.

Copycat Outback Ranch Dressing

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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Also try my copycat of Chipotle’s honey vinaigrette. For something quick and easy, make some Franch (yep, French and Ranch combined!) dressing.

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Copycat Outback Ranch Dressing

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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Copycat Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce

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 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. 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.

Copycat Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce

Make It Your Way

The great thing about making your own copycat 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. 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. I end up changing up pretty much each and every time.

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Also try my copycat Dreamland BBQ sauce.

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Copycat 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. 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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Copycat KFC Potato Wedges

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. 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.

Copycat KFC Potato Wedges

You Can Skip The Ketchup

Trust me, serving ketchup or any other dipping sauce with these copycat 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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Don’t forget to also make my copycat KFC bean salad!

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Copycat KFC Potato Wedges

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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Copycat KFC Bean Salad

I am a big huge fan of vinegary bean salads. My mom’s recipe is one of my all-time favorites. 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. 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.

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

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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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Copycat Max and Erma’s Santa Fe Chicken Salad

There’s a Max and Erma’s restaurant right next door to the Premium Outlet Mall in Edinburgh, Indiana. We make it a point to stop by for lunch or dinner there whenever we can. Plus, you get to sit while you eat and after a few hours at the mall, you need that. Nine times out of ten I order the Santa Fe chicken salad. It’s a huge salad, with just the right toppings, and really, really good chicken. And when I’m not at the outlet mall, I can make what I think is a pretty darned good copycat Max and Erma’s Santa Fe chicken salad. It’s the same as the restaurant favorite, made at home without a lot of fuss.

Copycat Max and Erma's Santa Fe Chicken Salad

One Of My Favorite Salads

You can substitute chicken tenders for the chicken breast if you wish. I like my chicken a bit spicy so I load up on the hot sauce. Feel free to adjust to your taste. The chicken itself is outstanding.

To get the fancy dressing swirls on my copycat Max and Erma’s Santa Fe chicken salad I put some Ranch in a squeeze bottle with three nozzles and go to town on it. Hey, it’s fun.

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Also try my Southern Fried chicken salad and my copycat of Olive Garden’s salad mix.

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Copycat Max and Erma’s Santa Fe Chicken Salad

You can substitute chicken tenders for the chicken breast if you wish. I like my chicken a bit spicy so I load up on the hot sauce. Feel free to adjust to your taste. The chicken itself is outstanding.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken salad, copycat, southwestern
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 472kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the salad

  • greens iceberg, green leaf, and/or red leaf lettuce, rinsed and patted dry
  • Fried chicken, from below
  • shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • tomatoes chopped or sliced
  • Tortilla strips
  • Ranch dressing

For the fried chicken

Instructions

For the salad

  • Divide lettuce between two large plates.
  • Add the chicken, cheeses, tomatoes, and tortilla strips.
  • Drizzle with dressing and serve.

For the fried chicken

  • Cut the chicken into small bite-sized pieces or strips, as desired. Transfer to a bowl or pie pan.
  • Stir in the buttermilk and hot sauce. Let marinate for 15 minutes, turning every 5 minutes.
  • Combine the flour, salt, black pepper, chipotle chile powder, oregano and cumin and place into another pie pan.
  • Heat 2" of oil to 350 F in a deep fryer or Dutch oven.
  • Working in batches, remove chicken from the buttermilk. Shake off the excess and then coat well in the flour mixture. Return the chicken pieces to the buttermilk and turn to coat. Shake off the excess and again coat in the flour mixture.
  • Fry 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown, turning once.
  • Remove to a wire rack or paper towel-lined to cool slightly and drain.

Notes

I serve this salad with Ranch dressing. 

Nutrition

Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 179mg | Sodium: 1466mg | Potassium: 712mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 530IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Copycat Burger King Whopper

My fast food dining days are pretty much behind me. Oh I might stop and grab something every once in a while, especially if I’m traveling. I still crave some of my fast food favorites, but now I’m more a make-it-at-home kinda guy. So that’s how we ended up here, with a copycat of my favorite chain burger, the Burger King Whopper (although truth be told, McDonald’s Quarter Pounder and BigMac are close behind on the list!).

Copycat Burger King Whopper

Grill ‘Em For That Char-Broiled Goodness

I like to cook my copycat Burger King Whopper on a flat top griddle on my grill. I get the griddle hot, screaming hot, first. That gives me that little char, that little crunch around the edges. And of course cooking on the grill gives you that char-grilled flavor just like at the restaurant! I could eat these burgers all day long. They’re easy and fantastic.

If you don’t have a grill cook the burgers in a hot skillet!

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Also try my copycat of McDonald’s Quarter Pounder with Cheese.

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Copycat Burger King Whopper

I like to cook my copycat Burger King Whoppers on a flat top griddle on my grill. I get the griddle hot, screaming hot, first. That gives me that little char, that little crunch around the edges. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword burgers, copycat
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 640kcal
Author Inspired by a recipe from CopyKat Recipes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 hamburger buns sesame-seed
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt I prefer a little more
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper I prefer a little more
  • 4 slices American cheese optional
  • 12 dill pickle chips divided
  • 2 slices white onion separated into 8 rings, divided
  • 2 small tomatoes cut into 8 slices, divided
  • 4 teaspoon ketchup divided (just eyeball it)
  • 1 cup iceberg lettuce chopped, divided
  • 8 teaspoons mayonnaise divided (just eyeball it)

Instructions

  • Heat a skillet, grill pan or flat top griddle over high heat.
  • Brush butter on buns and toast until lightly browned.
  • Season the meat with salt and pepper and form into thin patties. Cook 2-3 minutes per side, not flipping until you get a nice crust.
  • To assemble the burgers, place the patties on the bun bottoms.
  • Add the pickle, onion and tomato slices.
  • Add a good squirt of ketchup.
  • Add the shredded lettuce.
  • Spread mayonnaise on bun top.
  • Serve.

Notes

I know it’s not a copycat, but I like to cut the mayonnaise amount in half and combine it with a little spicy BBQ sauce or hot sauce!

Nutrition

Calories: 640kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 4957mg | Potassium: 978mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1638IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 521mg | Iron: 6mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Copycat Chili’s Crispy Shrimp

This is how to fry up some shrimp. The perfect batter, with the perfect consistency and flavor. Not too light and not too heavy. And perfectly crunchy. And the best part of this copycat Chili’s crispy shrimp? You can still taste the shrimp. Don’t mess with perfection, follow the recipe as it is and you’ll (very) soon be enjoying fantastic shrimp.

Copycat Chili's Crispy Shrimp

A Big Hit In Our House

The first time I made a copycat Chili’s crispy shrimp, my wife took one bite and immediately said that I don’t need to fry shrimp in any other way. Ever again. She also told me to not change anything about it. I tend to do that. You know. A little tweak here. A little something more or less there. Nope, not with these shrimp.

If I’m cooking for a crowd, I’ll break out my big deep fryer. But, if it’s just the two of us, I’ll fire up my Fry Daddy fryer. It’s the perfect size for both of us. It fries everything perfectly. And as an added bonus, it doesn’t use a lot of oil, which saves me money.

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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Also try my copycat of Applebee’s peppercorn and garlic shrimp. I also make a mean copycat of Chili’s chicken crispers.

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Copycat Chili’s Crispy Shrimp

This is how to fry up some shrimp. The perfect batter, with the perfect consistency and flavor. Not too light and not too heavy. And perfectly crunchy.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword copycat, crispy, deep-fried, shrimp
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 305kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the shrimp

For the batter

Instructions

  • Heat at least 3″ of oil to 350 F in a deep fryer or Dutch oven.
  • Place the Corn Flakes crumbs in a shallow bowl.
  • Place all of the batter ingredients into a medium bowl and whisk until smooth.
  • Working in batches, coat the shrimp in the batter. Shake off any excess and then roll in the crumbs.
  • Fry 2-3 minutes until golden brown, turning once.

Notes

Serve with cocktail sauce or tartar sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 1093mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Copycat Red Robin’s Haystack Tavern Burger

What’s better than onions on a burger? Why, onion straws of course! And what’s better than ketchup on a burger? Why, Campfire sauce of course! Put the two on a hot-off-the-grill patty with good ole American cheese and you don’t have to call me twice for dinner. This copycat of Red Robin’s Haystack Tavern burger is mighty good stuff. Now, when you order it at the restaurant you usually get a double. I made mine a single. In hindsight I’m not sure why because one patty was great, but two would’ve been better!

Copycat Red Robin's Haystack Tavern Burger

Extra Sauce Is Great For Fries

You might have a bit of the Campfire left after you make your copycat Red Robin Haystack Tavern burgers. That’s a good thing. Slather it on sandwiches. Dip some fries in it. Put it on hot dogs.

I recommend making a few extra onion straws. Half of them won’t last long enough to make it to the burgers. Oh, and they’re great dipped in the Campfire sauce too!

I like to use a burger press when I make burgers. It, in combination with some patty papers, enables me to crank out a whole bunch of equally-sized burger patties in no time at all with little cleanup.

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Also try my copycat of Red Robin’s Royal Red Robin burger.

Copycat Red Robin's Haystack Tavern Burger
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Copycat Red Robin’s Haystack Tavern Burger

What’s better than onions on a burger? Why, onion straws of course! And what’s better than ketchup on a burger? Why, Campfire sauce of course! 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword burgers, copycat, Red Robin
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 1222kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the burgers

  • 8 hamburger patties or 4 if making singles
  • kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 8 slices American cheese or 4 if making singles
  • 4 sesame seed hamburger buns
  • Campfire sauce from below, to taste
  • onion straws from below

For the Campfire sauce

For the onion straws

Instructions

For the burgers

  • Season the patties with salt and pepper and cook as desired. Top with cheese.
  • Toast the buns if desired.
  • Slather the insides of the buns with the Campfire sauce.
  • Add onion straws to bun bottoms. Add patties and top buns and serve.

For the Campfire sauce

  • Combine all ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to use.

For the onion straws

  • Place onion rings in a bowl. Add buttermilk to cover.
  • Heat oil to 350 F.
  • In a resealable container or bag add the flour, seasoning and salt. Shake to combine.
  • Working in very small batches so as to not have the onion straws stick together, take a few onions out of the buttermilk and shake off the excess.
  • Add to the flour mixture, seal and shake to coat.
  • Transfer to the hot oil and deep fry until golden brown. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate or wire rack to drain.

Notes

Serve with plenty of napkins.
The sauce is also great for dipping fries.

Nutrition

Calories: 1222kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 74g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 2523mg | Potassium: 1038mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 632IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 635mg | Iron: 9mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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