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    9 Copycat Side Dish Recipes That Taste Just Like the Restaurant

    Updated: Sep 25, 2025 by Kristin Hayes · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Skip the takeout and bring your favorites home with these easy copycat sides-everything from cheesy garlic bread and fried rice to loaded sweet potatoes and zesty potatoes, all quick, delicious, and budget-friendly.

    Better Than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice

    Better Than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice
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    Better Than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice is ready in 20 minutes and tastes even better than takeout! Budget friendly and simple to prepare!

    RECIPE HERE

    Restaurant Style Mexican Rice

    Restaurant Style Mexican Rice
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    Restaurant style Mexican Rice is easy to make and tastes even better than at the restaurants! Pairs perfectly with any dish, you’ll love it!

    RECIPE HERE

    Shortcut Cheddar Bay Biscuits

    Shortcut Cheddar Bay Biscuits
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    These delicious Shortcut Cheddar Bay Biscuits may just be better than the real thing! Warm, buttery, and ready in only 20 minutes!

    RECIPE HERE

    Texas Roadhouse Loaded Sweet Potatoes

    Texas Roadhouse Loaded Sweet Potatoes
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    Love the sweet potatoes from Texas Roadhouse? Learn how to make them at home with this copycat Texas Roadhouse Loaded Sweet Potatoes recipe.

    RECIPE HERE

    Black Angus Cheesy Garlic Bread

    Black Angus Cheesy Garlic Bread
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    Black Angus Cheesy Garlic Bread is creamy, buttery, flavor packed copycat recipe everyone will enjoy! Ready to devour in only 15 minutes!

    RECIPE HERE

    Zesty Italian Potatoes

    Zesty Italian Potatoes
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    Make the best Zesty Italian Potatoes that everyone will love! These potatoes are full of flavor, crispy texture, and are easy to make!

    RECIPE HERE

    Lemon Spaghetti

    Lemon Spaghetti
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    Lemon Spaghetti is an easy dish bursting with refreshing, light flavor! Ready to eat in under 20 minutes, this is perfect for busy weeknights!

    RECIPE HERE

    Loaded Cornbread

    Loaded Cornbread
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    Classic Cornbread gets kicked up several notches in this Loaded Cornread recipe by adding in cheese, bacon, corn, and more!

    RECIPE HERE

    French Onion Rice

    French Onion Rice
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    If you love onions and you love rice, then you’ll LOVE this French Onion Rice! Only 4 ingredients needed to make this tasty side dish!

    RECIPE HERE

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    Welcome to The Cookin’ Chicks! I’m Kristin- mom of 3, wife, and food lover-sharing easy dinners, quick desserts, and family-friendly recipes that make mealtime simple, fun, and delicious. Around here, it’s all about family, faith, and food that brings everyone to the table!

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