Let’s just be honest and admit that sometimes you really just need a Maple Butter Blondie to make the day complete.
These copycat recipes are saving my life right now with all the saucy, cheesy, comfort food goodness we crave on a Friday night.
1. Copycat Applebee’s Lemonade
Adding sparkling water to lemonade sounds simple but completely changes the game. It enhances the citrus in a perfect way.
You can use this as a base and then get wild with fruit additions. I love topping mine with strawberries because the sweetness cuts right through the zest.
2. Fiesta Lime Chicken
This is likely my favorite recipe on the entire list. You really need to start a day early so the chicken soaks up the marinade flavor.
The meat stays moist even after broiling the cheese topping. It works best on a grill but bakes perfectly too.
3. Applebee’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake
This cheesecake features a chocolate cookie crust and uses brown sugar for deep caramel notes. You mix the cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth before gently stirring in everything else.
Try not to incorporate too much air during that step. I think caramel frosting would be a delicious swap for the chocolate topping.
4. Applebee’s Oriental Chicken Salad
I love loading a salad with more than just wilted greens and tomatoes. This bowl needs lots of crunch and plenty of dressing to work.
It totally delivers with a covering of noodles and almonds. The crispy chicken adds even more flavor.
5. Applebee’s Beer Cheese
I am not sure why fondue ever went out of style. This combination of cheese and blond ale is a total revelation.
You can experiment with darker beer if you want a deeper flavor profile. Skip the American cheese and use mature cheddar or gruyere for better taste.
6. Applebee’s Vegetable Medley
Zucchini and corn mix with squash and carrot for a fantastic side dish. You should keep this sauce on rotation for all your roasted vegetables.
Try to cut the veggies to a similar size so they cook evenly. A sprinkle of sesame seeds finishes the dish.
7. Copycat Applebees Quesadilla Burger
Imagine a quesadilla combined with a burger if that idea makes your mouth water. I often find standard burger buns too dry or thick.
This meal solves that by pairing everything you love about two dishes into one insanely delicious dinner.
8. Applebee’s Maple Butter Blondie Copycat Recipe
A blondie is basically a slab of thick cookie dough. Brown sugar gives it that perfect chewy texture in the middle. Butterscotch chips add a lovely creamy sweetness.
The sauce tastes like warm caramel cheesecake so I highly recommend making double.
9. Copycat Applebee’s Chicken Quesadilla Grande
People are often disappointed with soft and bland microwave quesadillas at home. Applebee’s uses a cheese blend and chipotle sauce to make all the difference.
Fry the quesadilla in a pan or use a griddle to toast the tortilla for the best finish.
10. Copycat Applebee’s Chicken Fajitas
I always turn my head when sizzling fajita plates drive by. There is something so comforting about them. These make for a great lighter dinner option.
You can easily modify them to include any number of vegetables.
11. Copycat Applebee’s Clubhouse Grille Sandwich Recipe
Thick bread acts as the key to this mammoth sandwich. You need a solid foundation for fillings like ham and turkey and bacon.
I do not always have deli meat in the house. I often substitute sliced chicken instead.
12. Applebee’s Garlic Mashed Potatoes (Copycat)
Red potatoes are the key to this delicious side dish. I love leaving the skin on for texture and extra nutrients. The real star is the roasted garlic.
Trust me when I say it is worth the extra time.
13. Applebee’s Apple Chimicheesecake
This dessert is such a fun way to serve cheesecake. You fill a tortilla with fresh spiced apple cheesecake and then fry it in cinnamon sugar.
Be sure to dice your apples quite small. Try piping the filling to keep it in the middle.
14. Applebee’s Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Recipe
Salad dressings make excellent marinades because they are already perfectly flavored. This will keep your chicken tender and juicy.
I recommend keeping the mozzarella for the cheese pull. Feel free to play with the other cheeses for something different.
15. Applebees Triple Chocolate Meltdown
Most lava cakes are actually just under-baked cakes. These bake for only eight minutes so the outside sets while the inside remains liquid.
Whip the eggs and sugar until pale and thick. You should only just fold the rest through to keep the volume.
16. Applebee’s Pico de Gallo
Maybe you like this fresh salsa on everything from eggs to chicken. It is good to have a go-to recipe in your arsenal.
The mix of onion and jalapenos and tomatoes is just right. The vinegar is a must.
17. Apleebee’s 4-Cheese Mac and Cheese
This no-nonsense mac and cheese is insanely easy to make. You do not need to mess around with steeping the milk or using flour.
Just throw it all in a pot and heat gently. Cornstarch thickens the sauce and dinner is ready in 30 minutes.
18. Steak and Shrimp Parmesan Applebee’s Copycat
Steak and shrimp feels like the kind of super decadent meal you only have when treating yourself. I am a big fan of treating myself at home.
You should start with this recipe. Try to find a good cut from a meat counter or butcher.
19. Copycat Applebee’s Garlic And Peppercorn Fried Shrimp
Black pepper can enhance a dish in a way that salt simply cannot. I know you have a jar of colorful peppercorns at home.
The pepper really shines in the crust since the shrimp has such a mild flavor.
