Bring that "down on the farm" feeling to your kitchen with our favorite Bob Evans recipes (especially that trademark Bob Evans sausage gravy!). You'll love these homey recipes for chicken potpie, mashed potatoes and more country-style favorites.
29 Bob Evans Copycat Recipes
Updated on Sep. 16, 2024
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Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This biscuits and sausage gravy is an old southern recipe that I've adapted. Homemade sausage gravy is a classic, hearty breakfast that takes you on a trip to the South every time it's served. —Sue Baker, Jonesboro, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 337 calories, 27g fat (14g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 718mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 10g protein.
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Pot Roast
Total Time
2 hours 55 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Dutch oven pot roast recipes are the ultimate comfort food. When juicy pot roast simmers in garlic, onions and veggies, everyone comes running to ask "When can we eat?" The answer? Just wait—it will be worth it. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked beef with 1 cup vegetables and 3 tablespoons sauce: 459 calories, 20g fat (7g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 824mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 6g fiber), 37g protein.
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Potluck Macaroni and Cheese
Total Time
2 hours 25 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You'll always have a winner at the potluck when you bring macaroni and cheese. Here's an extra-rich, creamy version for the slow cooker. —Jennifer Blondek, Chicopee, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 388 calories, 28g fat (17g saturated fat), 122mg cholesterol, 652mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 17g protein.
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Buttermilk Biscuits
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 biscuits
From the Recipe Creator:
The recipe for these four-ingredient homemade buttermilk biscuits has been handed down for many generations. —Fran Thompson, Tarboro, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 biscuit: 222 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 508mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Baked Potato Soup
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I enjoyed a delicious baked potato soup at a restaurant while on vacation and I came home determined to duplicate the flavor. It took me five years to get the taste right! —Joann Goetz, Genoa, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 469 calories, 28g fat (17g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 563mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein.
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Buttermilk Pancakes
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
You just can't beat a basic buttermilk pancake for a down-home country breakfast. Paired with sausage and fresh fruit, these pancakes are just like the ones you get at Cracker Barrel. —Betty Abrey, Imperial, Saskatchewan
Nutrition Facts:
3 pancakes: 270 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 913mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.
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Homemade Chicken Potpie
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Why look for potpie in the frozen food aisle when this easy version tastes much better? The chicken pot pie's crust is so tender and flaky, and underneath you'll find the ultimate comfort food for kids and adults. —Amy Briggs, Gove, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 439 calories, 20g fat (6g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 526mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein.
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Banana Nut Bread
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
2 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
This extra-special banana bread makes a wonderful gift for friends and neighbors. The recipe makes two loaves, so I can serve one and keep the other one in the freezer to use as a last-minute gift. —Beverly Sprague, Catonsville, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 234 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 119mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Southwestern Omelet
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Hearty home-style food is popular in our small farming and timber community. We love pulling in flavors from other regions for this eggy dish. —Patricia Collins, Imbler, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 390 calories, 31g fat (10g saturated fat), 355mg cholesterol, 480mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 22g protein.
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Country-Fried Steak
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This down-home recipe reminds me of my mother, who was raised in the South. It calls for cube steak instead of round steak, so there's no need to pound the meat. I just dip and coat the beef, then cook it in my cast-iron skillet.
-Bonnie Malloy, Norwood, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 370 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 612mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 32g protein.
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Golden Honey Pan Rolls
Total Time
55 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
A cousin in North Carolina gave me the recipe for these delicious honey-glazed rolls. Using my bread machine to make the dough saves me about 2 hours compared to the traditional method. The rich buttery taste of these rolls is so popular with family and friends that I usually make two batches so I have enough! —Sara Wing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 139 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 168mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Bacon Cheeseburger
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Where can you get a juicy burger that is so superior to drive-thru fare? Right in your backyard with this delicious bacon cheeseburger recipe. —Jackie Burns, Silverdale, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 472 calories, 25g fat (10g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 947mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 33g protein.
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Homey Chicken Noodle Soup
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
6 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Chicken noodle soup brings back memories of childhood. This revamped version with a healthy twist is a favorite at my house, especially after we've been working outside on a cool day. It takes the chill off.—Cynthia LaFourcade, Salmon, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1-3/4 cups: 381 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 1104mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein.
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Mom's Chopped Coleslaw
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For Friday dinners, my mother made coleslaw to go with our fish. It’s still a family tradition, and the tangy dressing even works on a tossed salad. —Cynthia McDowell, Banning, California
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 203 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 147mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
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Pot Roast Hash
Total Time
6 hours 45 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love to cook a Sunday-style pot roast on a weeknight. Make it into pot roast hash for any day of the week. —Gina Jackson, Ogdensburg, New York
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup hash with 1 egg: 429 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 281mg cholesterol, 306mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 35g protein.
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Crockpot Mashed Potatoes
Total Time
2 hours 20 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Sour cream and cream cheese give richness to these smooth make-ahead potatoes. They are wonderful for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner since there's no last-minute mashing required. —Trudy Vincent, Valles Mines, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 210 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 670mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein.
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Coffee Cake
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love the excellent texture of this easy cinnamon coffee cake recipe. Always a crowd-pleaser, its pleasing vanilla flavor enriched by sour cream may remind you of breakfast at Grandma's! Make it the night before a holiday to save time in the morning. —Eleanor Harris, Cape Coral, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 340 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 299mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Easy Chili Mac
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This combines chili with one of my favorite pasta dishes. I often serve it for company or potlucks and occasionally add taco seasoning or use beanless chili and add black beans. —Lee Steinmetz, Lansing, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 422 calories, 21g fat (9g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 898mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 30g protein.
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Fried Chicken
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Always a picnic favorite, this deep-fried chicken recipe is delicious either hot or cold. Kids call it my Kentucky Fried Chicken! —Jeanne Schnitzler, Lima, Montana
Nutrition Facts:
5 ounces cooked chicken: 543 calories, 33g fat (7g saturated fat), 137mg cholesterol, 798mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 41g protein.
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Grilled Hash Browns
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Since my husband and I love to grill meats, we're always looking for easy side dishes that cook on the grill, too. So I came up with this simple recipe for hash browns. There are never any leftovers. —Kelly Chastain, Bedford, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 89 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 652mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Sirloin with Mushroom Sauce
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A mouthwatering combination of rich brown mushroom sauce and tender strips of peppery steak is a wonderful way to end a busy day. It’s special enough to make for company and ready in less than 30 minutes. —Joe Elliott, West Bend, WI
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 189 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 467mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
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Beef Vegetable Soup
Total Time
9 hours 20 min
Servings
7 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This nicely seasoned soup tastes so good. It's convenient, too, since it simmers all day in the slow cooker. —Jean Hutzell, Dubuque, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 217 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 536mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch.
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Mushroom and Swiss Burger
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These skillet burgers are perfect cold-weather fare. Heaped with mushrooms and flavorful Swiss cheese, they really deliver. This recipe is sure to be requested often by your family. —James Bowles, Ironton, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 burger: 426 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 665mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein.
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Chocolate Pancakes with Chocolate Chips
Total Time
20 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Mornings will get off to a great start with these yummy double-chocolate pancakes. Whip up a batch on the weekend, and you'll have speedy breakfasts the whole family will rave about for days to come. Got chocolate milk? Feel free to use it in place of the milk and instant chocolate drink mix. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
2 pancakes: 294 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 597mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
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Potluck Eggs Benedict
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Asparagus spears give this hearty breakfast dish big springtime flavor. It's super served over warm fluffy biscuits...and a great way to use up extra hard-cooked eggs. — Pauline Van Breemen, Franklin, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup with 1 biscuit: 491 calories, 31g fat (18g saturated fat), 192mg cholesterol, 1371mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.
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Belgian Waffle
Total Time
30 min
Servings
10 waffles (about 4-1/2 inches)
From the Recipe Creator:
It was during a visit to my husband's relatives in Europe that I was given this Belgian waffle recipe. These homemade waffles are fantastic with any kind of topping: blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, fried apples, powdered sugar or whipped topping. —Rose Delemeester, St. Charles, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
2 waffles: 701 calories, 42g fat (25g saturated fat), 179mg cholesterol, 689mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.
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Pumpkin Bread
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
16 pieces
From the Recipe Creator:
I keep my freezer stocked for our harvest crew with home-baked goodies like this deliciously spicy, easy pumpkin bread recipe. —Joyce Jackson, Bridgetown, Nova Scotia
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 221 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 212mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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No-Bake Cheesecake
Total Time
20 min
Servings
12 servings (3-1/3 cups topping)
From the Recipe Creator:
I've made many cheesecakes and enjoy them all, but they're usually time-consuming. When I first tried this recipe, my husband said it was better than the baked ones, and that was a big plus for me! —Joyce Mummau, Baltimore, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece with about 1/4 cup topping: 432 calories, 34g fat (21g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 229mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Fish and Fries
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
"Tuck in" as if you're in a traditional British pub. These oven-baked, moist fish fillets have a fuss-free coating that's healthy but just as crunchy and golden as the deep-fried kind. Simply seasoned and also baked, the crispy fries are perfect on the side. —Janice Mitchell, Aurora, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 376 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 120mg cholesterol, 228mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.
