Today is National Fast Food Day! That sounds like a terribly unhealthy holiday, but, hey, we are embracing it here at TheCelebrityCafe.com.
We all have our fast-food weakness. Whether it be a Big Mac from McDonald’s or a quesadilla from Taco Bell, fast food is hard to resist sometimes. It’s easy and cheap, and what more could you ask for?
However, sometimes fast food is not always convenient. I am a huge fan of Panera Bread (I like to trick myself into thinking it’s healthy), but I have to drive 45 min to get to the nearest one. Needless to say, I don’t get Panera often. Luckily, there are copycat recipes to ensure you never have to go without your favorite fast-food craving; you can make it from home.
TheCelebrityCafe.com is counting down the top copycat recipes from some of your favorite fast food restaurants. Most of them are quick, simple and easy. So, in honor of National Fast Food Day, treat yourself to one of these delicious remakes. You might discover that they are even better than the real thing. Tell us which one you will try in the comments below.
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10. Little Caesar's Crazy Bread
Fans of the pizza chain often frequent the establishment more for their famous cheese bread than for the actual pizza. This copycat recipe offers a very simple way to make the cheese bread from the comfort of your own home. Making homemade dough isn’t required; this recipe calls for canned pizza dough. Serve with marinara sauce.
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9. Arby’s Beef & Cheddar
All you need for this recipe is a toasted onion bun, cheese sauce (cheese + milk) and your choice of sliced roast beef. This recipe also comes with directions on how to create Arby’s famous Arby sauce (such a clever name). Serve with Arby’s curly fries, which can be found in the frozen section of most grocery stores. It’s almost as easy as going through the drive-thru!
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8. Wendy’s Chili
Make Wendy’s famous chili bowl in your own crockpot in your own kitchen. The chili recipe, which calls for a lot of meat and beans, can be cooked in the crock pot to simmer all day. If you’re looking for a healthier option, substitute ground turkey in place of beef.
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7. Taco Bell Quesadilla
Taco Bell offers a cheese quesadilla, much like any other cheese quesadilla, except for one magic addition: their addicting jalapeno sauce. Toss all of the ingredients for the sauce into a food processor, and it whips up quickly. Add the desired amount of cheese to the tortilla and top with a second tortilla. Brown in a skillet with some butter, and you have a homemade Taco Bell quesadilla. You can also add meat, if desired.
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6. Steak 'n Shake Frisco Melt
With its juicy beef patties; melted cheddar cheese; bacon; and sweet, tangy sauce, Steak 'n Shake’s frisco melt it to die for. Try this recipe out, and make it yourself. It’s really easy, and you learn the secret to the restaurant’s secret sauce. Just try not to think about the calories.
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5. McDonald’s Apple Pies
This recipe may turn out even better than the yummy apple pies McDonald’s sells. Make the filling using fresh apples, butter, cinnamon and sugar. Spoon the filling onto the prepared dough, topping with another piece of dough and bake until golden brown and delicious. This copycat recipe would make a delightful addition to your Thanksgiving day desserts.
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4. Chick-Fil-A Sandwich
What makes Chick-Fil-A’s sandwiches so delightful? They cook their chicken in peanut oil, giving the chicken a special flavor. Marinate the chicken in pickle juice before hand, and coat in a breading that consists of powdered sugar, flour and spices. Serve on toasted buns.
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3. Chipotle Roasted Corn Salsa
This corn salsa is one of the many great things about Chipotle. It brings life to a boring burrito bowl. Now, a copycat recipe has been created. Sweet corn, cilantro, peppercorn, jalapenos and garlic come together to make a perfect, spicy and sweet corn salsa. Add this to some tacos or eat it by itself.
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2. KFC Coleslaw
As a child, I claimed to only like KFC’s coleslaw. That still holds true today, until I found this copycat recipe. Now, I can have the same delicious tasting side dish at my own home, or bring it to family gatherings and wow everyone with how good it tastes. This recipe offers the perfect mix of sweet and tangy in a small-chunk slaw.
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1. Panera’s Mac and Cheese
Panera makes the PERFECT mac and cheese; it’s thick, creamy and loaded with cheese. You can make it, too! Go all out on this dish, and pick a high-quality white cheddar cheese. Make on the stove with any type of pasta, but Panera uses shells. Enjoy!