Author: Charlotte
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Ultimate Cheeseburger Copycat with Double Patties and Cheese
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 burgers (2 servings) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz ground beef (80/20), divided into 4 balls (3 oz each) 2 soft burger buns 2 slices American cheese 2 slices Swiss cheese 2 tbsp mayonnaise 1 tbsp ketchup 1 tsp…
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Nathan’s-Style Griddled Beef Franks with Mustard and Sauerkraut
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 hot dogs Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes (32 minutes with onion sauce) Quick Ingredients 4 natural-casing all-beef franks (2 to 3 oz each) 4 hot dog buns (New England split-top or standard) 1 cup sauerkraut, drained (lightly warmed) 4 teaspoons spicy brown…
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Sonic Breakfast Toaster Copycat with Eggs, Sausage, and Cheese
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 sandwiches Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 slices Texas toast (thick-cut) 8 large eggs 1/4 cup whole milk 1 tsp kosher salt + 1/4 tsp black pepper 4 breakfast sausage patties (2 oz each) or 8 slices bacon 4–8 slices…
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Extra Crispy KFC-Style Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (12–16 tenders) Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 1 hour marinating, 15 minutes resting) Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb chicken tenders (or chicken breast cut into 1 x 4-inch strips) Marinade: 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, 1 large egg, 2 tsp…
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Copycat Dairy Queen Chicken Strip Basket with Country Gravy
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 baskets (4 servings) Prep Time: 35 minutes (plus 3 hours marinating) Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes Quick Ingredients Chicken: 1.75 lb chicken tenderloins Buttermilk brine: 2 cups buttermilk, 1 large egg, 2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp…
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Panda Express Mushroom Chicken Copycat Stir-Fry
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (includes 15 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced Marinade: 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tsp Shaoxing wine or dry sherry (optional), 1 tsp cornstarch, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1/4…
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Chipotle Adobo Grilled Steak for Bowls and Tacos
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating) Cook Time: 8–10 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes (includes 2-hour marinating; up to 24 hours for deeper flavor) Quick Ingredients 2 lb flap (bavette), skirt, or flank steak 3 chipotle peppers in adobo + 2 tbsp adobo sauce 6 garlic…
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Green Goddess Cobb Salad with Chicken (Panera Copycat)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 salads Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 small red onion; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/2 cup water; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tsp kosher salt 6 slices thick-cut bacon (about 6 oz) 4 large eggs 1 lb boneless skinless chicken…
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Copycat Taco Bell Cinnabon Delights
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 24 bite-size delights Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened 2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 cups (180 g) powdered sugar 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, divided 1–2 tbsp milk or…
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Copycat Taco Bell Enchirito Recipe
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 enchiritos (6 servings) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 soft flour tortillas (8-inch) 1 lb ground beef (80/20) Seasoning: 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 3/4 tsp kosher…
