Recreate your favorite restaurant dishes in the comfort of your own home with these copycat Cheesecake Factory recipes. These recipes are so tasty, that you may never opt for the restaurant versions again!
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Pin RecipeThere is something so satisfying about recreating a restaurant favorite in your own house. It’s healthier, cheaper, and tastes just as good — and sometimes even better. The recipes are great for an everyday dinner, dinner with friends, or to include in a game day spread.
From their signature brown bread to classics like bang bang shrimp and chicken, you’ll find all your favorite Cheesecake Factory dishes on this list. With the simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions, they turn out perfect every time. Your loved ones will never believe you didn’t order takeout!
Copycat Appetizer Cheesecake Factory Recipes
1. Mac and Cheese Bites
The fried mac and cheese bites are a fan favorite at the Cheesecake Factory. Luckily, you can learn how to recreate the tasty appetizer at home without busting out the fryer thanks to this easy mac and cheese bites recipe. The bite-sized snack is coated with a crispy panko bread crumb, so you still get that signature crunch!
2. Avocado Egg Rolls
Avocadoes and egg rolls are a mashup of foods you never knew you needed. The signature menu item is surprisingly easy to recreate in your home kitchen. Do yourself a favor, and double the sauce recipe. You are going to want to dip every single bite.
3. Crockpot Buffalo Wings
A classic recipe, these wings come together in the crockpot meaning there’s minimal work required from you. They have a nice crisp exterior and pack a punch of bold flavor that will leave you coming back for more!
4. Copycat Cheesecake Factory Thai Lettuce Wraps
Thai lettuce wraps don’t only have to be served when you go out to eat. Start your dinner off at home on the right foot with a plate full of these copycat Thai lettuce wraps. You’ll be surprised by how easy they are to create.
5. Tex-Mex Egg Rolls
These Tex Mex egg rolls prove you can stuff just about anything inside an egg roll wrapper and it will be tasty. The copycat recipe is served alongside a creamy avocado dip to round out the flavor.
6. Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread
A meal at the Cheesecake Factory wouldn’t be complete without multiple rounds of their signature brown bread. This copycat recipe will show you how to recreate your favorite dish so you don’t have to sneak loaves and loaves of bread out of the restaurant.
7. Fried Zucchini
If you’ve ever ordered a plate of fried zucchini, you know how addicting those little fries can be. Ready in less than 30 minuts, this appetizer is dangerously delicious!
8. Sheet Pan Nachos
Nachos are pretty hard to resist, especially when they are made on a sheet pan. If you are always ordering a plate of cheesy nachos when you head out to eat at the Cheesecake Factory, you’ll be all over this cheesy dish.
Main Course Copycat Cheesecake Factory Recipes
9. Cheeseburger Sliders
If you are constantly ordering Roadside Sliders when you head out to eat, you’ll easily fall in love with these cheeseburger sliders. The bite-sized burgers are perfect for appetizers, game day, or a fun dinner.
10. Air Fryer Crab Cakes
If everyone always agrees on crab cake bites when you go out for dinner, they won’t argue when these air fryer crab cakes hit the table. This recipe takes the restaurant classic and turns it into a full meal. Don’t forget the classic mustard sauce!
11. Crockpot Chicken Alfredo
Switch up the classic alfredo pasta dish, and turn it into an unforgettable meal with this crockpot chicken alfredo. Unlike the Cheesecake Factory, this dish opts for penne noodles and cooks in the crockpot low and slow. This simple recipe might be even better than the restaurant version.
12. Chicken Piccata
Recreate everyone’s favorite Italian dish from the comfort of your own kitchen with this easy chicken piccata recipe. The lemon-forward dish is a favorite at the Cheesecake Factory but might taste even better with a slight homemade touch.
13. Easy White Chicken Chili
When you are craving a cozy meal, the last thing you want to do is leave your home. Luckily, this white chicken chili tastes just as good as the same dish you’d get at the Cheesecake Factory. Creamy chili loaded with chicken and white beans will hit the spot on a cold day!
14. Bang Bang Chicken and Shrimp
If you love a dish with lots of flavor, you won’t want to miss out on this homemade bang bang chicken and shrimp! Bold and savory, it’s loaded with protein and out-of-this-world delicious.
15. Fish Tacos
Fish tacos are always a good idea! This easy recipe doesn’t skimp on the toppings and fills up the tortillas just like the restaurant version.
16. Chicken Marsala
Sometimes, sticking with a simple meal is the way to go, and this chicken marsala recipe never disappoints. Tender chicken combines with a savory sauce and mushrooms for a five-star experience from the comfort of your kitchen.
Copycat Cheesecake Factory Dessert Recipes
17. Copycat Cheesecake Factory BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad
Who said salads have to be boring? Not with this flavor-loaded recipe! Crisp, creamy, savory, and high in protein, it has everything you can want in a meal and then some. Just chop the ingredients combine, and enjoy!
18. Cheesecake Factory Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
Simple and easy doesn’t always go hand-in-hand when it comes to copycat recipes. However, that is exactly the case when it comes to this teriyaki chicken recipe. It’s quick and easy to make and might even taste better than the inspiration.
19. Copycat Spicy Cashew Chicken
The next time you think about doing a takeout order from the Cheesecake Factory, put the phone down. Make this copycat spicy cashew chicken instead! The bold spices carry through in the homemade version, making it better than anything you would get in the restaurant.
20. Creamy Tomato and Basil Penne Pasta
This copycat penne dish is a breeze to make and will have you going back for second and third helpings. Whip it up for a romantic date night in or a weeknight meal the whole family will look forward to sinking their forks into!
21. Crusted Chicken Cobb Salad
Not all restaurant recreations have to be heavy. Just look at this copycat Cobb salad, for example. This simple meal tastes just as good as the restaurant version and even lets you double the portion so you can leftovers for the next day!
22. No-Bake Cheesecake
Create the namesake dish of the Cheesecake Factory with this no-bake version. With just three ingredients, it’s easy to make and tastes just as good as any restaurant dessert.
23. No Bake Oreo Cheesecake Dessert
Oreo cheesecake is always a good choice to order at the Cheesecake Factory. Learn how you can recreate your own version of the tasty dish at home with this no-bake Oreo cheesecake recipe. The recipe uses Golden Oreos to keep the flavor light and creamy.
24. Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Just because you are at the Cheesecake Factory doesn’t mean you have to order cheesecake for dessert. Let this pineapple upside-down cake take its place next time you head out to eat. You’ll be so impressed by the choice that you’ll want to recreate it at home. Luckily, this recipe will give you all the instruction you need to make it with ease.
25. No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake
Learn how to recreate a fall favorite cheesecake with this no-bake pumpkin cheesecake. The no-bake version requires a long chilling time, but it will be worth it once you take that first bite! In fact, it’s so good, you’ll find yourself making it all year long.
26. No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake
Why have regular cheesecake when chocolate cheesecake is on the (at-home) menu? Treat yourself to a chocolate treat with this no-bake chocolate cheesecake. The rich chocolate flavor pairs excellently with the cheesecake base to make every bite super creamy and full of flavor.
FAQs
Both versions of cheesecake are great choices. Baked cheesecakes tend to be firmer, have a richer flavor, and hold up better, especially if they are loaded with toppings. On the other hand, no-bake cheesecakes are typically easier to make but tend to require a long chilling process. As a result, they’re a great option when you want to prep ahead.
One bite of the Cheesecake Factory cheesecake crust, and you’ll see why it is so loved. The crust is made out of a combination of walnuts, pecans, almonds, chopped vanilla wafers, and butter. It is decadently rich in the best possible way.
The “famous brown bread” is a signature piece of the breadbasket at the restaurant. The wheat rolls are slightly sweet and super fluffy.
