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Slow Cooker Copycat Snapple Tea

It’s summer. That means iced tea for me, and in particular, Snapple tea. This slow cooker copycat of the fantastic bottled version hits the spot on a hot day for sure. Just toss a few ingredients into your slow cooker and in a few hours you get great tasting tea. I prefer peach- or lemon-flavored tea, but you can use any flavor you’d like. No matter which flavors you make, you’ll love this slow cooker copycat Snapple tea. You do want to use a good, tasty, quality bagged tea in this recipe. You want that clean tea flavor. Not cloudy, yucky, el cheapo tea. Spend a little extra on the tea and be happy.

Go Low Carb, Low Cal

For lower calorie, lower carb slow cooker copycat Snapple tea use artificial sweetener and any one of the sugar-free fruit flavors of Torani syrup. I’ve found that some syrup flavors can be hard to find locally. Thankfully, shipping isn’t bad so I ordered a few bottles online. You don’t have to worry about the syrups expiring either, so don’t be afraid to order a few and get to trying several different flavors in your teas. Heck you could even mix them. I guess!

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Slow Cooker Copycat Snapple Tea

This slow cooker copycat of the fantastic bottled version hits the spot on a hot day for sure.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword copycat, crockpot, slow cooker, tea

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 3

Total Time 3 5

Servings quarts

Calories 307kcal

Author Mike

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

3 quarts water
4 tea bags family-sized
1 cup sugar or sweetener
1 tablespoon lemon juice bottled is ok
¼ cup peach syrup you can use any flavor you like

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a slow cooker.
Cook on low 3 hours.
Serve cold or over ice.

Notes

Best when used within a day or two.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Firehouse Subs Battalion Chief Sub (Copycat Recipe)

I’ve never been to Firehouse Subs. So, I can’t really say for sure that this is a 100% copycat recipe of the Firehouse Subs Battalion Chief sub (then again, I don’t see it on the menu any more). But I can say I thought this was a fantastic sandwich and if the rest of the menu at Firehouse Sub’s is anything like this, I need to get on over there and make up for lost time.

Great Bite After Bite

Cheese, horseradish, roast beef and lettuce all on a nice toasted roll. Oh, and the surprise? Crunchy fried onions. Oh yeah.

I’m not as big a fan of horseradish as my wife is, even though it does go very, very well with roast beef. But, since finding The Mustard Man’s Simply Horsey mustard, I’ve become a bigger and bigger fan. Simply Horsey combines just the right amount of horseradish with creamy mustard and bit of mayonnaise. It has the perfect consistency for topping this copycat recipe Firehouse Subs Battalion Chief sub.

I almost always use Blue Plate mayonnaise in the dishes I make. I think it is the best around. If you can’t find it locally you can pick it up online for a fair price.

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Also checkout my copycat of one of my all-time favorite restaurant sandwiches, Firehouse Sub’s Hook and Ladder, Subway’s Italian BMT, and my copycat of Quizno’s Italian Sub and of course, my copycat Jersey Mike’s sub too!

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Firehouse Subs Battalion Chief Sub (Copycat Recipe)

I thought this was a fantastic sandwich and if the rest of the menu at Firehouse Subs is anything like this, I need to get on over there and make up for lost time.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword sandwich, submarine

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 2906kcal

Ingredients

2 French rolls or baguettes
¼ cup spicy horseradish mayonnaise if you can't find any, just mix a little prepared horseradish with mayonnaise and a dash of hot sauce
¼ cup French-fried onions
½ pound deli roast beef sliced thin
4 sharp cheddar cheese sliced
4 leaves green leaf lettuce

Instructions

Warm the bread as desired.
Spread each bread half with the horseradish mayonnaise.
Sprinkle the bottom piece of bread with the fried onions (the mayonnaise will help the onions stick to the bread)
Add the remaining ingredients and serve.

Notes

Also great using any sandwich meat you love!

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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McDonald’s Cheddar Melt (Copycat Recipe)

“Bring it back!” “Bring it back!” That’s what a lot of folks are saying when they think about McDonald’s Cheddar Melt, which first came out around 2000, but it wasn’t available for long. But, so far, no luck. That’s when you have to step up and make it at home. And hey, to be honest.. it’s even better than I remember! I loved my copycat recipe for the McDonald’s Cheddar Melt!

The real winning flavor on these burgers is the onion and teriyaki mixture. It compliments the meaty burger and creamy cheddar sauce perfectly. I grilled my burgers because, well, that’s what I do, but you can also cook the burgers in the same pan that you cook the onions. This isn’t a complicated burger. But that certainly doesn’t mean that it isn’t flavorful. I’d bring this burger back if I was CEO of McDonald’s. Well, after I spent a day running around in a Hamburglar costume. That’d be fun!

McDonald's Cheddar Melt (Copycat Recipe)

The Perfect Toppings

The cheese and onions are also perfect on hot dogs, so don’t be afraid to double or even triple the recipe. And hey, a dash or two of hot sauce isn’t a bad idea either. But don’t go crazy with it. You definitely do not want to hide the wonderful flavor of the toppings on this copycat recipe of a McDonald’s Cheddar Melt. Heck, you could just eat the cheese and onion with a spoon! Or better, serve it as a dip for tortilla chips!

If you don’t want to make the cheese sauce from scratch, you can use the wonderfully melty cheese sauce from Kraft. The sauce comes in a pouch. You cut it open and squeeze out onto a microwave-safe plate and heat it for a few seconds. Done!

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After enjoying a McDonald’s Cheddar Melt try a homemade Arch Deluxe. It’s crazy good too! If you’re in a hurry you’ll still have time to make a quick fix copycat McDonald’s Chicken Sandwich.

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McDonald’s Cheddar Melt (Copycat Recipe)

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword burgers, copycat

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 762kcal

Author Based on a recipe from Delish

Equipment

Ingredients

For the cheese sauce

3 tablespoons unsalted. butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups milk
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
pinch Kosher salt
pinch freshly ground black pepper

For the onions

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 small onion chopped
2 tablespoon Teriyaki sauce store-bought or use my homemade version, below

For the burgers

4 burger patties
Kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
4 hamburger buns

For the teriyaki sauce

¼ cup soy sauce
1 cup water divided
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
5 tablespoons brown sugar packed
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

For the cheese sauce

Melt the butter over medium heat in a saucepan.
Whisk in the flour until combined. Cook for 1-3 minutes or until golden brown.
Whisk in the milk and continue whisking for 3 minutes to thicken.
Stir in the cheese and season with salt and pepper.
Reduce heat to low until ready to use.

For the onions

Add oil to a medium skillet over medium heat.
Add the onion and saute until tender.
Stir in the teriyaki sauce.
Reduce heat to low until ready to use.

For the burger

Season burgers well with salt and pepper. Fire up your grill for direct and indirect cooking. Optionally, you can cook the burgers in the same skillet as you cook the onions.
Grill burgers to desired doneness.
Toast buns if desired.
Assemble burgers by placing patties on buns. Top with cheese sauce and onion mixture.

For the teriyaki sauce.(makes more than you’ll need for the burgers)

Place 3/4 cup water, ginger, garlic powder, brown sugar, and honey in a saucepan over medium heat.
In a small cup or bowl combine 1/4 cup of water and the cornstarch. Whisk the mixture into the saucepan.
Heat until sauce is the desired thickness, about 3 minutes. If too thick whisk in a bit more water.

Notes

These burgers are more than worth the effort.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Jimmy John’s Avocado Sandwich Spread (Copycat Recipe)

Sometimes you just need a little reminder to step outside of your box of usual sandwich spreads and use something you might not think of. This copycat recipe of the avocado sandwich spread from Jimmy John’s is essentially guacamole with a few twists thrown in. So, it’s really nothing fancy. Nothing to be afraid of, that’s for sure. It’s fantastic on a sandwich and for that matter, equally as great as a dip for tortilla chips. That’s why I doubled the recipe. Sandwiches and chips. Lunch is done.

A Little Heat Never Hurts

Every sandwich needs a little spiciness in my opinion. Which is why I was happy that this copycat recipe of Jimmy John’s avocado sandwich spread includes a jalapeno. Now, granted, it’s a small jalapeno so you’re not going to get overwhelming heat. But you don’t want that kick to be front-and-center. Just there, in the back. Noticed but not overwhelming. This spread is excellent on my copycat of Jason’s Deli California Club sandwich.

Nice-n-Creamy

Use your food processor (or blender) to get the spread to the consistency you want. You aren’t making chunky guacamole, so I would say keep going until it’s creamy smooth. It’s up to you. You do want it to be spreadable. Once it’s creamy you can’t go back and un-creamy it, so stop every few seconds or so and test it.

See Ya Tomorrow

Any leftover spread will keep in the fridge for a day. Or so. Cover it tightly. Place a piece of plastic wrap over the top of the spread to keep air from getting to it and discoloring it. If it does get a little brown on top you can scrape that off or stir it in. It won’t hurt anything but visually it’s not as appealing. For the best results of course, serve this the day you make it.

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Jimmy John’s Avocado Sandwich Spread (Copycat Recipe)

This copycat of the avocado sandwich spread from Jimmy John’s is essentially guacamole with a few twists thrown in.

Course Sauce

Cuisine American

Keyword avocado, sandwich, sauce

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 178kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 small jalapeno pepper seeded, chopped
1 medium white onion chopped
1 clove garlic chopped
1 Roma tomato chopped
2 medium avocados peeled, pitted, chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon dry mustard

Instructions

Place the jalapeno, onion, garlic and tomato into a blender or food processor. Process until smooth.
Place avocado into a large bowl. Drizzle with the lime juice and smash with the back of a fork. Transfer to the blender.
Add the salt and mustard to the blender and pulse until the mixture reaches the desired thickness.
Slather on bread for sandwiches. If you do have any extra spread it makes for a great chip dip!

Notes

Stir well before serving.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Long John Silver’s Hush Puppies (Copycat Recipe)

Making the copycat recipe of Long John Silver’s hush puppies was the crowning moment in my efforts to duplicate my childhood memories of eating at the fast food restaurant. I made the fish. I made the fries. And I made the chicken planks. And now, I’ve made the hush puppies. They have the perfect texture and the perfect corn flavor. What fantastic hush puppies they are! Get out the ketchup because it’s time for some hush puppy dunkin’! I grinned from ear-to-ear while I devoured these, each bite reminding me of days gone by, years ago!

Why Are They Called ‘Hush Puppies’?

People often tell that the origin of the name ‘hush puppies’ can be traced back to hunters and fishermen who would toss the fried cornmeal to their dogs to stop them from barking. I recommend the article The Real History of Hushpuppies by Robert Moss over on Serious Eats.

Ketchup… Or?

As a kid, ketchup was my dunking sauce of choice when it came to hush puppies. I like to mix it up a bit more now and then. And I have to say, one of my favorites now is BBQ sauce. Yep. Spicy. Or smoky. Or both. Maybe a little sweet. There are lots of great BBQ sauce flavors out there, and they’re all great for dunkin’ hush puppies! Try it!

For Two… Or A Crowd

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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This copycat of Long John Silver’s hush puppies is flat-out fantastic. For something a little different you’ll also love my okra hush puppies!

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Long John Silver’s Hush Puppies (Copycat Recipe)

I made the fish. I made the fries. And I made the chicken planks. And now, I’ve made the hush puppies. They have the perfect texture and the perfect corn flavor.

Course Side

Cuisine American

Keyword copycat, deep-fried, hush puppies

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 88kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

¼ cup whole milk
1 egg
½ cup cornmeal
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
Canola oil for frying

Instructions

In a small bowl whisk together the milk and egg.
In a large bowl combine the remaining ingredients except for the oil.
Whisk in the milk and egg mixture. You want the batter to be somewhat thick. If too thin add more cornmeal.
Heat a few inches of oil to 375 F in a deep fryer or Dutch oven.
Working on batches, drop batter into the hot oil. I used a 1/2 tablespoon measuring spoon. If you want smaller hush puppies use a teaspoon measuring spoon.
Fry until golden brown, flipping after the bottom is brown.
Remove to a paper towel-lined plate or cooling rack.

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce (ketchup!).

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Royal Red Robin Burger (Copycat Recipe)

I’ve been in a sort of burger ‘rut’ lately, making my standard griddle burgers. Now, they are great, and I will keep making them, but I’ve decided I’d better up my game a bit. Copycats of my favorite restaurant burgers are always a good thing to make. So I made a copycat recipe for the Royal Red Robin burger, which I’ve had a few times at Red Robin and have always enjoyed. This copycat is spot-on. It’s a pretty standard burger, but topped with a fried egg. A fried egg can make all the difference in the world to a burger. As does mayonnaise. I wish I’d known that a long, long time ago.

The Perfect Burger?

Red Robin has a lot of great burgers. For a limited time, years ago, they offered the Mount Vesuvius Burger, which is crazy good and crazy big. But for a simple, flavor-packed burger, the Royal Red Robin burger is the way to go. Just try to not bust your egg like I did when I made my copycat recipe of the Royal Red Robin Burger! Practice, practice, practice!

Makin’ Bacon

I love putting bacon on a burger. But cooking up some bacon can take some time. If I’m cooking outside on a griddle, I can cook a few pieces, starting before I put on the burgers. More times than not, though, I grab some pre-cooked pieces out of the freezer. Every once-in-a-while I grab a pack and bake it in the oven. I put the pieces between paper towel sheets and freeze them. They’re perfect for burgers and other dishes. I just reheat them, usually alongside my burgers as they cook!

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For something totally different, top your Royal Red Robin Burger with ketchup leather instead of just a few squirts of the red stuff from a bottle.

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

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Copycat Royal Red Robin Burger

I’ve been in a sort of burger ‘rut’ lately, making your standard griddle burgers. Now, they are great, and I will keep making them, but I decided I’d better up my game a bit.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword burgers, copycat

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 801kcal

Author Based on a recipe from Red Robin At Home

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds ground beef
Kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
8 slices American cheese
4 eggs cooked over-medium
Ketchup
4 slices bacon cooked, halved
4 tomatoes thin slices
Iceberg lettuce shredded
Mayonnaise
4 hamburger buns toasted

Instructions

Divide beef into 4 equally sized patties. Season with salt and pepper and cook as desired. I prefer mine cooked over high heat on a griddle so they get a bit of a crust to them.
Place cheese on bun bottoms.
Add the burger, egg, ketchup, bacon halves, tomato, and lettuce.
Slather top bun with mayonnaise and serve.

Notes

Serve with plenty of napkins!

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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McDonald’s Hamburger (Copycat Recipe)

Just because I don’t eat fast food doesn’t mean I can’t make it at home. The last time I had an original McDonald’s hamburger, I believe Star Wars was just out in the movie theaters. Yep it’s been a while. But you know, this copycat recipe for a McDonald’s Hamburger really brought back memories. It tastes just like I remember the original burger to be. Now mine might be a tad larger, but then, so am I. The key to this burger is the seasoning. Make a batch and keep it on hand for any burger, not just this McDonald’s burger.

Ya Gotta Have The Fries, Too!

To make the burger feel even more like the original McDonald’s burger I served it with a copycat of McDonald’s French fries. The fries definitely make you think you just pulled out of the drive-thru at your local McDonald’s, opened the bag, and grabbed and ate a handful of hot fries. Admit it, when they’re hot and crunchy, they’re good. Really good. And a great pairing with this copycat recipe for a McDonald’s hamburger. Top them all with a copycat of Heinz’s ketchup and you’re set for some good eats!

Simple. And Good.

You gotta keep the toppings on this burger simple. Just like the classic. Don’t be grabbing any homemade garlic aioli or imported mayonnaise or something like that. Start with the dill pickle chips. Now, I have to admit, I do something to mine first. I personally think something has happened to dill pickle chips in the last few years. They’ve gotten thicker. Like crazy thicker. Too thick for my tastes. So I take a whole dill pickle and slice it thin with a sharp knife. I don’t consider that a violation of my ‘nothing fancy on this burgers’ rule. It’s just common sense.

Next up of course is a little ketchup and mustard. Heinz ketchup. French’s mustard. That’s it. Don’t go substituting. I’m not usually a stickler for these things. I really don’t care what you put on your burgers. But for these, it seems almost wrong to mess with them. They aren’t fancy. Never will be.

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Feeling nostalgic? Try my copycat of the Arch Deluxe burger too!

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McDonald’s Hamburger (Copycat Recipe)

This copycat McDonald’s Hamburger really brought back memories. It takes just like I remember the original burger to be. Now mine might be a tad larger, but then, so am I.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword burgers, copycat

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 15

Total Time 1 15

Servings servings

Calories 259kcal

Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

For the burgers

1 pound ground chuck use 80/20 for the best results
¼ cup dried minced onions
10 small hamburger buns
10 slices dill pickle chips
ketchup
prepared mustard

For the seasoning (makes more than you’ll need)

4 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons Accent
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

Divide the beef into 10 equally-sized balls. Form into thin patties 4″ in diameter and 1/4″ thick. Place onto wax paper and freeze for 1 hour.
Meanwhile, place the dried minced onions into a small resealable container. Add enough water to cover by 1″. Seal and refrigerate until time to make the hamburgers.
When ready to make the burgers, fire up a grill or heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Working in batches, season the patties liberally on both sides and cook until done.
Toast buns.
Assemble burgers by placing cooked patties on bun bottoms. Add a squirt each of ketchup and mustard, along with a slice of dill pickle and a teaspoon of the re-hydrated onions.
Add the top bun and serve.

For the seasoning

Combine all ingredients.

Notes

Just like the original, these hamburgers will be very thin which can be a bit challenging to make and cook. Don’t be afraid to double the size of the patties.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Long John Silver’s Chicken Planks (Copycat Recipe)

When I was a kid Long John Silver’s was my favorite place on earth. We didn’t eat out much, but when we did, I begged to go to LJS. I have fond memories of eating there as a kid. That’s why I was dying to make this copycat recipe for Long John Silver’s chicken planks. I always got the Fish N’ More meal (with extra crispies… the little pieces of fried batter left floating around in the deep fryer basket). I loved everything in the meal. And I always wanted more! Going to Long John Silver’s then was an adventure for me. I recall getting a paper pirates hat once or twice. I wish I still had one!

Malt Vinegar… On Chicken?

The ‘More’ of the meal was a few hush puppies, sides, and oh yes, chicken planks. Fried in the same great crunchy batter as the fish planks, chicken planks were just as addicting as the fish. And oddly (for me as a kid), just as good with malt vinegar sprinkled on them. I would put an amazing amount of malt vinegar on everything in the basket. Or anything I got at Long John Silver’s. Fries, hush puppies, it didn’t matter.

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I don’t get my deep fryer out that often but when I do, a copycat of at least one thing from Long John Silver’s, such as these chicken planks, is on my menu. Everything is easy to make, takes almost no time at all, and always gives me an excuse to get out the malt vinegar. Like hush puppies. Yes, I put malt vinegar on my hush puppies.

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Long John Silver’s Chicken Planks (Copycat Recipe)

Fried in the same great crunchy batter as the fish planks, chicken planks were just as addicting as the fish. And oddly (for me as a kid), just as good with malt vinegar sprinkled on them.

Course Side

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken, copycat, deep-fried

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 235kcal

Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

For the chicken

1 pound chicken tenderloins
canola oil for frying

For the batter

¾ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¾ cup water

Instructions

For the batter

Combine all but the water in a large bowl.
Whisk in the water until the batter is smooth. If too runny add a bit more flour.

For the chicken

Heat a few inches of oil in a deep fryer or Dutch oven to 375 F.
Working in batches, dip chicken pieces into the batter and turn to coat completely.
Slowly lower the chicken into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, 3 minutes per side.
Remove to a rack to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

You can use this same batter to make copycat Long John Silver’s fish. Just substitute cod for the chicken.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Chick-fil-A Sauce (Copycat Recipe)

I was busy. Way too busy to even think about making a lunch that took more than 5 minutes of my time. Desperate times call for desperate measures, so I heated up some pre-made chicken nuggets. Don’t judge me, I had to do it. Plus, truth be told, I like them. I can’t help it. But I wasn’t just going to dip them in ketchup or mustard. No, I took an extra 30 seconds and whisked up a copycat recipe of the Chick-fil-A dipping sauce and tossed it into the fridge so that the flavors got happy while the chicken was heating.

Make It Spicy

For a nice twist on this copycat recipe Chick-fil-A sauce swap out a spicy BBQ sauce for the smoky hickory BBQ sauce. Or just add a few splashes of hot sauce to the recipe below. Just because it’s a copycat doesn’t mean you can’t change it up a bit to suit your tastes.

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Chick-fil-A Sauce (Copycat Recipe)

For a nice twist on this Chick-fil-A sauce swap out a spicy BBQ sauce for the smoky hickory BBQ sauce.

Course Sauce

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken, copycat, sauce

Prep Time 1

Total Time 1

Servings

Calories 927kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon hickory barbecue sauce

Instructions

Whisk all ingredients together until smooth.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before using as a dip for chicken fingers, fries, or just slathering on burgers!

Notes

Stir well before serving.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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McDonald’s Fries (Copycat Recipe)

I eat fast food about as often as there’s a total solar eclipse. But that doesn’t mean that I don’t think about it. And when I do, the first thing that comes to mind are McDonald’s French fries. In my younger years I gobbled up my share of Mickey D’s fries, that’s for sure. I’ve wanted to recreate that taste and crunch at home for a while now. Finally, I have found the perfect recipe for a copycat of McDonald’s fries. The perfect flavor and texture. This is it. And yes, I gobbled up my share of these too!

A Word Of Caution

Make sure you re-freeze the brined fries before deep-frying them. You want the brine to set up. If it does not it will cause a lot of grease splatter when you lower them into the hot oil. And I do mean splatter. So be careful! This may seem like an odd step, but it’s crucial to your fry success! You want this copycat recipe for McDonald’s fries to come out perfect!

You have to use shoestring potatoes to get the right texture, size and flavor for these fries. But, you can use other types of fries if you’re not hung up on them looking and crunching exactly like the restaurant favorites. They’ll still be fantastic fries. Thicker ones will take a bit longer to fry up golden brown and delicious, so you’ll have to adjust the time for your fries.

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I served these copycat McDonald’s fries along with my copycat of the famous original McDonald’s hamburger or a McRib sandwich. Like Five Guy’s fries too? Check out my copycat of their great fries!

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Copycat McDonald’s Fries

I have found the perfect recipe for a copycat of McDonald’s fries. The perfect flavor and texture. This is it.

Course Side

Cuisine American

Keyword copycat, fries

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 8kcal

Author Based on a recipe from Mashed

Equipment

Ingredients

vegetable oil for frying. Equal parts canola, soybean and corn oils
¼ cup ice
½ cup beef stock unsalted or low sodium works best
¼ cup soymilk
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 bag shoestring potatoes 26 ounces
Kosher salt to taste

Instructions

Heat combined oils to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Combine ice, beef stock, soy milk and baking powder in a bowl, and mix until combined.
Place fries into the brine, and remove after a few seconds.
Put brined fries back into the freezer for five minutes.
Drop fries into oil, cook for 2 minutes, or until the reach your desired doneness.
Salt immediately and serve hot.

Notes

Sure you can serve this fries with ketchup, but they’re great just as they are!

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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