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22 Hard Rock Cafe Copycat Recipes
Updated on Mar. 17, 2023
1/21
Inspired by: Original Legendary® Burger
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Every family has a burger of choice, and this is ours. It's stacked tall with bacon and crunchy onion rings. —Paula Homer, Nampa, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1 burger (calculated without optional toppings): 768 calories, 39g fat (15g saturated fat), 127mg cholesterol, 1275mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 42g protein.
2/21
Honey Barbecue Chicken
Total Time
55 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I grill everything—veggies, oxtail, tofu. This chicken is our favorite. I keep a ready supply of sauce and rub, so prep couldn't be easier. —Jerry Rosiek, Eugene, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken leg quarter: 466 calories, 20g fat (7g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 1542mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 0 fiber), 30g protein.
3/21
Inspired by: Cauliflower Wings
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These healthy little treats work well as a side or as fun bite size appetizers. Roasting the cauliflower adds deep flavor and gives it an irresistible crunch. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 129 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 408mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable.
4/21
Inspired by: California Style Cobb Salad
Total Time
3 hours 30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I turned barbecue chicken into a major salad with romaine, carrots, sweet peppers and avocados. That’s how I got my family to eat more veggies. —Camille Beckstrand, Layton, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 571 calories, 26g fat (9g saturated fat), 192mg cholesterol, 1314mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 7g fiber), 39g protein.
5/21
Inspired by: Southwest Spring Rolls
Total Time
55 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Moderately crispy with a rich and creamy filling, these semi-spicy appetizers taste like they’ve been fried. —Danielle Booth, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 egg roll: 50 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 101mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.
6/21
Inspired by: Margherita Flatbread
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Grilled flatbread is a tasty way to put fresh garden vegetables to use. It's so versatile: Simply change the vegetables and cheese to suit your family's taste. It also works well cooked indoors, on a grill pan with a lid. —Carly Curtin, Ellicott City, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 wedge: 132 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 390mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.
7/21
Inspired by: Hard Rock’s Savory Artisan Fries
Total Time
15 min
Servings
6 servings
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 108 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 344mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
8/21
Inspired by: Cheesecake made with Oreo® Cookie Pieces
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I used to think cheesecake sounded intimidating, but since I started making them I can’t stop! This simple but special cookie-topped version will make your family feel fussed over. —Rose Yoder, Middlebury, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 505 calories, 33g fat (18g saturated fat), 134mg cholesterol, 425mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.
9/21
Inspired by: BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
Total Time
6 hours 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
While I don't enjoy drinking beer, I love cooking with it. This quick recipe also goes great on plain hamburger buns with a side of slaw. —Renee Herrington, Plano, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 648 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 797mg sodium, 78g carbohydrate (56g sugars, 3g fiber), 35g protein.
10/21
Inspired by: Black Bean & Quinoa Burger
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These juicy veggie patties have major flavor, with cumin, garlic and a little chili powder. They hold their own against any veggie burger you‘d buy at the supermarket. —Marguerite Shaeffer, Sewell, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 burger: 305 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 736mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 10g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat.
11/21
Inspired by: Hickory-Smoked Ribs
Total Time
1 hour 50 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When my family thinks of summer grilling, it's ribs all the way. Our Asian-inspired recipe is a welcome change from the usual barbecue-sauce versions. —Ginger Sullivan, Cutler Bay, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 486 calories, 26g fat (9g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 1543mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein.
12/21
Inspired by: Famous Fajitas
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Zesty salsa and tender strips of steak make these traditional fajitas extra special. —Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 fajita: 329 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 498mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat.
13/21
Inspired by: Homemade Apple Cobbler
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Especially when I'm just serving a dessert, I like to prepare this. I'll usually make it with fresh apples, but I've also sometimes used home-canned ones. —Phyllis Hinck, Lake City, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 320 calories, 17g fat (9g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 152mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
14/21
Inspired by: Hickory Barbecue Bacon Cheeseburger
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I can't take all the credit for these winning burgers. My husband's uncle passed down the special barbecue sauce recipe. We love it on everything...it was only natural to try it on, and in, burgers. Add cheese and bacon to take them over the top. —Rhoda Troyer, Glenford, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 626 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol, 1146mg sodium, 86g carbohydrate (56g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein.
15/21
Inspired by: Wings with Tangy Sauce
Total Time
4 hours
Servings
2 dozen wings (2 sections each)
From the Recipe Creator:
I took these slow-cooked wings to work, and they vanished before I even got a bite! The tangy sauce is lip-smacking good. —Sherry Pitzer, Troy, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 wing (2 sections): 178 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 458mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 10g protein.
16/21
Inspired by: Grilled Norwegian Salmon
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
It takes only four ingredients and a few moments to make this delightful main dish. —Tara Ernspiker, Falling Waters, West Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
6 ounce-weight: 394 calories, 18g fat (4g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 568mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 35g protein.
17/21
Chicken Nachos
Total Time
35 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This chicken nachos recipe is delicious and so simple. Rotisserie (or leftover) chicken keeps it quick, and the seasonings and splash of lime juice lend fantastic flavor. My husband enjoys this snack so much that he often requests it for dinner! —Gail Cawsey, Geneseo, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 221 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 314mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
18/21
Inspired by: Guinness® Bacon Cheeseburger
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This juicy cheeseburger has big flavors to satisfy even the heartiest appetites. It always impresses at our cookouts. —Amber Nicholson, Winooski, Vermont
Nutrition Facts:
1 burger: 370 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 654mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein.
19/21
Inspired by: Classic Club Sandwich
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I created this chicken sandwich recipe based on a meal my daughter ordered at a restaurant. She likes to dip her sandwich in the extra honey-mustard sauce. —Marilyn Moberg, Papillion, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 410 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 667mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 fat.
20/21
Inspired by: Hot Fudge Brownie
Total Time
10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Cap off dinner with these Brownie Sundaes. With prepared brownies, I can fix this sweet treat in a flash. For extra flair, I roll the ice cream in pecans before placing them on top of the brownies. It's a perfect finish to a mouthwatering meal. —Ruth Lee, Troy, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 605 calories, 33g fat (13g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 276mg sodium, 76g carbohydrate (52g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.
21/21
Inspired by: Tupelo Chicken Tenders
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These crunch-coated chicken tenders are a little sweet, a little tangy and a whole lot of fun. In half an hour, your family's new favorite dish is ready to eat. When I have extra time, I roast garlic and add it to the sauce. —Andreann Geise, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked chicken with 2 tablespoons sauce: 411 calories, 27g fat (6g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 492mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein.
