15 Gluten-Free Copycat Recipes We Love
Updated: Feb. 23, 2024
Whether you're craving a Panera Bread salad or Olive Garden soup, these gluten-free copycat recipes taste just like your favorite restaurant dishes.
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Inspired by: Panera Bread Strawberry Poppyseed Salad
My family is always happy to see this fruit and veggie salad on the table. If strawberries aren’t available, substitute mandarin oranges and dried cranberries. —Irene Keller, Kalamazoo, MichiganFind more Panera Bread copycat recipes.
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Inspired by: TGI Fridays Loaded Potato Skins
Wondering how to make potato skins taste great? I top my restaurant-worthy loaded potato skins with cheese, bacon and a dollop of sour cream. Have them at lunch, snack time or cocktail hour. —Trish Perrin, Keizer, Oregon
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Inspired by: Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino
I love caramel frappuccinos from Starbucks, but they get too expensive. I now make my own, and they are just as good. If you blend the milk with all the other ingredients, it gets too foamy—instead stir it in with a spoon after all the ice is crushed. —Heather Egger, Davenport, IowaNext time you visit, give one of these secret menu drinks a try!
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Inspired by: Chipotle Barbacoa
My husband adores this barbacoa, which is beef roast simmered in lime juice, chipotle and cumin. He would eat it one a week if I would make it that often! We have it over rice with cilantro and a spritz of lime. —Aundrea McCormick, Denver, Colorado
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Inspired by: Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup
I let my young son pick out seed packets and he chose kale, which grew like crazy. This hearty soup helped make good use of it and rivals a restaurant version that we love.—Michelle Babbie, Malone, New York
You’ll love these copycat Olive Garden recipes.
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Inspired by: Culver's Vanilla Custard
After lots of testing (and tasting), I’ve found that eggs are the key to making a smooth and creamy vanilla custard at home that rivals what you can get at a premium ice cream shop. —Peggy Woodward, Shullsburg, Wisconsin
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Inspired by: Red Lobster Lobster Bisque
My grandmother would make lobster bisque all the time, so it’s always been a comforting recipe to me. If you don’t care to cook live lobsters, they can usually cook it where you buy them. Just be sure to tell them to keep the shells; they are key to this delicious soup! —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy EditorWe tried a gluten-free cheddar bay biscuit mix. Here’s what we thought.
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Inspired by: McDonald's Strawberry Shake
Cool off with a thick and rich treat that will remind you of a malt shoppe! Nothing can beat this strawberry shake recipe. —Kathryn Conrad, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Inspired by: Cracker Barrel Country Ham
Browned potatoes are a simple but perfect side for country ham. Not only do the potatoes pick up the flavor of the ham, but they look beautiful! Just add veggies or a salad and dinner’s done. —Helen Bridges, Washington, Virginia
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Inspired by: The Cheesecake Factory Cobb Salad
Making this salad is a lot like putting in a garden. I “plant” everything in nice, neat sections, just as I do with seedlings. —Patricia Kile, Elizabethtown, PennsylvaniaEnd your meal with these gluten-free cheesecake bars.
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Inspired by: Wendy's Chili
This hearty slow cooker chili can cook for up to 10 hours on low in the slow cooker. It’s so good to come home to its wonderful aroma after a long day away. —Sue Call, Beech Grove, Indiana
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Inspired by: Qdoba 3-Cheese Queso
Years ago, my husband invented this gooey cheese dip. I may be biased, but I have to say it’s excellent. If you like heat, rev it up with finely chopped jalapenos. —Patricia Leinheiser, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Inspired by: Dunkin' Iced Coffee
When my sister introduced me to iced coffee, I didn’t think I’d like it. Not only did I like it, I decided I could learn how to make an iced coffee recipe of my own. My fast-to-fix version is a refreshing alternative to hot java. —Jenny Reece, Lowry, Minnesota
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Inspired by: Popeyes Biscuits
Basic gluten-free biscuits are fantastic with brunch, dinner or even a bowl of soup for an easy lunch. This recipe is perfect for tweaking—stir in your favorite ingredients like shredded cheddar and garlic powder, Swiss and chives, or Parmesan and Italian seasoning. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Inspired by: KFC Coleslaw
For me, this is the best coleslaw recipe because a package of shredded cabbage and carrots really cuts down on prep time. This creamy coleslaw recipe is great for potlucks or to serve to your family on a busy weeknight. —Renee Endress, Galva, IllinoisOriginally Published: April 19, 2021
