Brilliant Copycat Recipes You Can Try From Shake Shack And More

The secrets are out

Craving The Cheesecake Factory? Fancy a McDonald’s but don't want to go out? No problem. These fast food chains and restaurants have released recipes for their most popular dishes so we can have a go at making them at home. Here are the official recipes for IKEA meatballs, Disney Park Beignets, a Sausage and Egg McMuffin, hash browns and more.

Hash Browns, McDonald’s

To make the McDonald’s breakfast experience authentic, the fast food giant has posted how to make its hash browns too. You’ll need a potato, egg, seasoning and olive oil to get started. They're easier to whip up than you’d think.

Guacamole, Chipotle Mexican Grill

Guacamole is described as ‘extra’ at Chipotle – and the Mexican-inspired chain is referring to the taste as much as the price. A dollop of the avocado dip is considered an essential addition to tacos, burritos, and pretty much everything else. The chain shared this recipe video that gives away its secrets to the perfect guac, including the addition of jalapeños, fresh cilantro, and lime juice.

Chocolate chip cookie, DoubleTree by Hilton

The famous global hotel chain has released the recipe for the soft cookie it gives guests upon check-in. Many people have tried to recreate it at home but now they can be sure of the exact quantities and ingredients to make the warm, gooey treat perfectly.

Whopper, Burger King

Whopper fans have a lot to be grateful for as Burger King France released a short tutorial on social media showing how to create The Quarantine Whopper. The ingredients, to be assembled in this order, are a bottom bun, beef patty, cornichons, ketchup, slices of raw onion, tomato slices, lettuce, mayonnaise and top bun.

PERi-PERi chicken, Nando’s

The home of PERi-PERi chicken (spicy Portuguese-style chicken), Nando’s has restaurants across several states and a cult following in the UK. Stuck for dinner plans? Have a go at its trademark dish. All you’ll need is a bottle of PERi-PERi sauce and chicken thighs – chicken wings would work too.

Spicy Rice, Nando’s

No Nando’s meal is complete without Spicy Rice. Luckily the chain has posted the recipe for this super side. Basmati rice is cooked with chopped tomatoes, garlic, chili, pepper, onion and spices. You can also find the recipe for Macho Peas, the buttery, herby side dish, on social media.

Cookie dough, Ben & Jerry’s

OK, you could just make some cookies and scrape the raw dough out of the bowl – but that isn’t really recommended. It’s edible cookie dough that goes into what’s arguably Ben & Jerry’s most iconic ice cream flavor. It’s made safe to eat by heating the flour and whisking with brown sugar butter, vanilla, cream, and chocolate chips. Add to homemade ice cream or just devour as it is. Find the written recipe here.

Coffee Frappe, Pret a Manger

Pret a Manger, the mainly UK-based coffee chain that also has several West and East Coast locations, has revealed its coffee and ice cream frappe. You’ll need a blender to make this and some whipped cream or grated chocolate to garnish.

Macaroni Cheese, Pret a Manger

Adore Pret favorite Macaroni Cheese (or just love mac 'n' cheese)? Here’s the recipe to make the cheesy pasta and cauliflower dish at home. You could even add in bolognese, kale, or prosciutto, as they do in-store.

Dark Chocolate Vegan Cookie, Pret a Manger

When Pret introduced its Dark Chocolate Vegan Cookie, it was an instant hit. Have a go at making the decadent dairy-free treat for your morning coffee break. Lots of fans have tried it out already and given their approval.

Yaki Soba, wagamama

Popular UK-based Japanese-inspired restaurant chain wagamama released a ‘wok from home’ series on social media, showing how to make some of its star menu items including yaki soba in your kitchen. New Yorkers and Boston residents may also be familiar with the chicken and prawn soba noodle dish, as the chain has a few outposts there too.

Katsu Curry, wagamama

Fans of wagamama mayh know its famous chicken katsu curry. The dish consists of panko breadcrumbed chicken, fragrant curry sauce and rice. You can swap chicken with eggplant or sweet potato, and chicken stock with veg stock, to make its vegan yasai katsu curry.

Firecracker Chicken, wagamama

In episode three of 'wok from home', learn how to make the spicy chicken stir-fry firecracker chicken. It’s a great dish to cook for the family and full of vegetables. You can make it spicier or less spicy according to everyone’s preferences, and substitute chicken for tofu to make it vegan.

Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Banana French Toast, Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel

Add some magic to your lockdown breakfasts by recreating the Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Banana French Toast from Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel in California. The indulgent dish features enriched brioche-like challah bread, ripe bananas, chocolate chips, peanut butter, cinnamon and chocolate milk, and is big enough to feed a family of four.

Churro Bites, Disney Parks

Here’s an idea for drizzly days – put on your favorite Disney film and fry up a batch of these Churro Bites. You probably already have all the ingredients in your cupboard and it's a fun (and rewarding) project.

Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Disney’s Hollywood Studios

You might not be able to visit Woody in Toy Story Land, but you can make the Grilled Cheese Sandwich from Woody’s Lunchbox. The cheese-tastic dish is made using two slices of artisan bread, Cheddar, provolone, garlic mayonnaise and cream cheese. It’s toasted in a skillet until the bread is golden and the cheese has melted.

Mickey Mouse Beignets, Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts

Surprise the family with fluffy, fried Mickey Mouse Beignets. You’ll need a couple of hours to make these as the yeast has to work its magic. If you don’t have a Mickey Mouse cutter, you could stencil around a larger cup and a smaller cup with a knife to shape the face and ears.

Swedish meatballs with cream sauce, IKEA

Some people love the global Swedish furniture store’s meatballs so much they visit just to eat them. There won’t be any need to do that anymore, as IKEA has released a recipe for the dish in the form of flat pack instructions. The Swedish meatballs contain ground beef and pork, and can you guess the secret ingredient? It’s soy sauce.

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes, The Cheesecake Factory

If you find yourself longing for Cinnamon Roll Pancakes from The Cheesecake Factory while you’re at home, you’re in luck. The recipe is very similar to buttermilk pancakes but once the batter is in the pan, cinnamon swirl (a mix of butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and cream) is drizzled over in a spiral motion.

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, The Cheesecake Factory

Craving The Cheesecake Factory cheesecake? Unfortunately the chain is still keeping the recipe under wraps, but the next best thing is its Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. The chain calls them cheesecake for the morning.

Chicken Bellagio, The Cheesecake Factory

The fast food staple has posted recipes for a number of its savory main dishes. Try out Chicken Bellagio – crispy chicken breast served with creamy basil spaghetti, prosciutto and arugula. Your family will think you found the dish in a fancy Italian cookbook.

Cheese sauce, Shake Shack

Burger chain Shake Shack takes its fries to the next level with this oozy cheese sauce. Make the dip/pouring sauce at home with the recipe video. It has a mix of American and Cheddar cheese with extra spice from jalapeños, onion, peppercorns, and white wine vinegar. Cream and white wine are the secrets to its silkiness.

Sausage and Egg McMuffin, McDonald’s

When you make this popular breakfast sandwich in the comfort of your own home, you can enjoy it any time of the day. McDonald’s has shared the recipe for its iconic Sausage and Egg McMuffin, usually found on UK and US menus. Frying pans at the ready, everyone.

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