Head down under with this collection of copycat Outback Steakhouse recipes. You'll find appetizers, sides and mains just like the ones at your favorite Aussie chain.
29 Outback Steakhouse Copycat Recipes to Recreate at Home
Updated Oct. 03, 2024
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Bloomin' Onion Copycat
This baked blooming onion recipe is brushed with melted butter and mustard, then sprinkled with bread crumbs and seasonings. It’s a lighter version of the classic, which is battered and deep-fried. It’s an impressive-looking appetizer, and the dip can be used for veggies and crackers too. —Kendra Doss, Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Outback Ribeye Copycat
These juicy steaks are a favorite meal of ours when we go camping. Let them sit in tangy, barbecue-inspired marinade overnight and you've got a rich and hearty dinner ready to grill up the next day. —Louise Graybiel, Toronto, Ontario
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Alice Springs Chicken Copycat
You can't go wrong when serving this speedy skillet creation. Top tender chicken breasts with mushrooms, bacon, green onions and cheese for a swift and savory sensation that's sure to become a family favorite. —Penny Walton, Westerville, Ohio
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Honey Wheat Bread Copycat
This reminds me of the brown bread my grandmother made whenever we went out east to visit. The aroma evokes fond memories of her New England home during the peak of fall. I use blackstrap molasses and agave nectar to make mine a little different without sacrificing any of the flavor. Cranberries are another special touch, but this would also taste delicious with raisins. —Kellie Foglio, Salem, Wisconsin
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Outback Honey Mustard Copycat
This sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing can be made in just a few minutes with only four ingredients. The versatile dressing is amazing poured over salads, spread on sandwiches or used as a dip.
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Mac-a-roo and Cheese Copycat
What's tangy, tasty, and super simple to make? This stovetop macaroni and cheese recipe, that's what! All the cooking happens in one pan (a Dutch oven). The cheesiness of this dish is over the top, thanks to the special blend of Velveeta and sharp cheddar cheese.
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Queensland Chicken and Shrimp Pasta Copycat
Saucy and special, this hearty pasta works as well for Wednesday night as it does for a Saturday dinner with company. You'll love the rich combination of bacon, chicken, shrimp and fresh baby spinach. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Potato Soup Copycat
Warm up a chilly day with this easy Crockpot potato soup. It is rich, decadent and definitely delicious—but do not take our word for it! Learn how to make it today.
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Loaded Baked Potato Copycat
An air-fryer baked potato can be the staple lunch or dinner for any day of the week. Quick, easy and totally customizable, there is no reason not to love them.
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Chocolate Thunder from Down Under Copycat
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
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French Onion Soup Copycat
This rich and comforting French onion soup recipe is surprisingly simple to make at home. And it rivals the soup you’ll find at any restaurant.
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Grilled Chicken Copycat
It's fun for me to have my family members together so I can prepare their favorite foods, like this saucy barbecued chicken. The juicy, tender recipe always brings enthusiastic compliments from our four grown children and three grandkids. —Barbara Blickens Derfer, Edgewater, Florida
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Baby Back Ribs Copycat
Slow-cook the ribs during the day and they will be ready to finish on the grill when you get home. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Kookaburra Wings Copycat
These fall-off-the-bone tender wings have just the right amount of heat, and the cool blue cheese dressing makes the perfect dip. —Kevalyn Henderson, Hayward, Wisconsin
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Brisbane Chicken Caesar Salad Copycat
This grilled chicken Caesar salad has a simple, flavorful marinade for the chicken that will take your salad game to the next level.
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Walkabout Onion Soup Copycat
I developed this recipe when I once had an abundance of sweet onions. I like making it for guests, but sometimes I'll halve the recipe and make some just for me! —Sharon Berthelote, Sunburst, Montana
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Steak and Lobster Copycat
This surf and turf recipe offers all the elegance of a steakhouse meal without leaving the house. Our recipe creates a perfectly seared filet mignon topped with herb butter, and a succulent lobster tail stuffed with lemony crumb topping.
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Bloomin' Onion Sauce Copycat
This zippy blooming onion sauce absolutely completes homemade onion rings. I will usually use a beer batter for the onion rings and dip the crispy rings in this easy-to-make sauce. —Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin
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Prime Rib Copycat
Restaurants have nothing on this salt-crusted prime rib recipe. For a true meat lover, it's very easy and the results are beyond belief. —Roger Bowlds, Bakersfield, California
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Aussie Cheese Fries Copycat
It's so easy to make Bacon Cheese fries: bake or air fry frozen fries until they're crisp, then load them with bacon, cheese, a swizzle of ranch dressing and any other toppings you like. It's the easiest, quickest party platter imaginable.
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Gold Coast Coconut Shrimp Copycat
Looking for a perfectly poppable party appetizer? These golden, crisp coconut shrimp are so good, you can't eat just one. Enjoy them with our sweet chili-apricot dipping sauce.
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Mac and Cheese Bites Copycat
I created this deep fried mac and cheese recipe for my husband. He describes this recipe as unbelievably delicious because of the crispy deep-fried coating on the outside and the creamy richness on the inside. —Shirley Rickis, The Villages, Florida
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Lobster Tails Copycat
Learn how to cook lobster tail at home with this simple recipe. You don't have to visit a restaurant for a rich, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth experience.
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Cheesecake Copycat
Looking for an easy cheesecake recipe that’s luscious on the palate and super simple to make? This one’s exactly that—just 20 minutes of prep and no water bath needed. This one’s perfect to make ahead of time and bring to a gathering.
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Homestyle Mashed Potatoes Copycat
In this recipe for creamy garlic mashed red potatoes, you can leave the vegetable peeler in the drawer. Keeping the skins on the potatoes gives these mashed potatoes a gorgeous rustic look.
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Baked Sweet Potato Copycat
Use a little microwave magic to turn sweet potatoes into a speedy and special side dish for hectic holiday feasts. Brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice bring some fun flavor to these microwave sweet potatoes with a cream cheese topping. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Loaded Mashed Potatoes Copycat
Take a classic dish for a spin with this loaded mashed potatoes recipe, with fresh, savory flavors elevating one of our favorite comfort meals.
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Aussie Fries Copycat
These fries are always popular with my meat-and-potatoes bunch. The cheesy seasoning can easily double as a flavorful baked potato topper, too.—Maribeth Edwards, Follansbee, West Virginia
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New York Strip Copycat
These perfectly grilled steaks are finished with a robust garlic mixture that releases an incredible aroma. Whether you're cooking with charcoal or gas, we'll show you how long to grill steak and provide some helpful tips along the way.Originally Published: December 31, 1969
