Whether you dream of breakfast in bed or you're craving breakfast for dinner, these breakfast copycat dishes are sure to fill your day with sunshine.
24 Breakfast Copycat Recipes from Your Favorite Chains
Updated on Apr. 18, 2024
1/24
Inspired by: IHOP's Blueberry Pancakes
Total Time
25 min
Servings
12 pancakes
From the Recipe Creator:
My dad makes blueberry pancakes for us every Saturday without fail. The combination of oats, cornmeal and buttermilk in the batter gives the pancakes heartiness we can't resist. —Gabrielle Short, Pleasant Hill, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
3 pancakes: 332 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 746mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.
If you really love IHOP pancakes, their new mini pancake cereal will become your new favorite breakfast staple.
2/24
Inspired by: Starbucks' Blueberry Muffin
Total Time
35 min
Servings
about 1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My Aunt Betty is quite a baker, but I look forward to these mouthwatering blueberry muffin recipe the most. She gives me enough so that I can freeze and enjoy them for weeks. —Sheila Raleigh, Kechi, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 208 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 172mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
Take a look at these copycat bread recipes, too.
3/24
Inspired by: Bob Evans' Biscuits and 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.
4/24
Inspired by: Waffle House's Waffles
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.
5/24
Inspired by: Panera's Four Cheese Souffle
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
No matter when I've made these soufflés, they have always been a success. Although I've never seen the centers start to fall, it's best to plan on serving them hot from the oven. —Jean Ference, Sherwood Park, Alberta
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 317 calories, 24g fat (14g saturated fat), 223mg cholesterol, 424mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 17g protein.
6/24
Inspired by: Bob Evans' Country Fried Steak
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
As a child, I learned from my grandmother how to make these chicken-fried steaks. I taught my daughters, and when my granddaughters are older, I’ll show them, too. —Donna Cater, Fort Ann, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 steak with 1/3 cup gravy: 563 calories, 28g fat (5g saturated fat), 148mg cholesterol, 839mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 46g protein.
7/24
Inspired by: Dunkin Donut's Chocolate Glazed Donut
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I first tried these tasty treats at my sister's house and thought they were the best I'd ever had. They're easy to make, and the fudge frosting tops them off well. When I make them for friends, the recipe is always requested. —Pat Davis, Beulah, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 doughnut: 226 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 185mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
8/24
Inspired by: Mimi's Cafe's Eggs Benedict
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Legend has it that poached eggs on an English muffin started at Delmonico’s in New York. Here’s my take on this brunch classic, and don’t spare the hollandaise. —Barbara Pletzke, Herndon, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 345 calories, 26g fat (14g saturated fat), 331mg cholesterol, 522mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.
9/24
Inspired by: Cracker Barrel's 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.
10/24
Inspired by: Dennys' Ham and Cheese Omelette
Total Time
20 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
This easy omelet will be a snap to fix for breakfast or dinner. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 omelet: 510 calories, 37g fat (18g saturated fat), 655mg cholesterol, 1495mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 41g protein.
11/24
Inspired by: Cocos' Santa Fe Quiche
Total Time
55 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I discovered this quiche recipe many years ago, and it's still one of my favorites today. It's quick and easy, yet very tasty. It's also a good dish to take to potlucks or serve as an appetizer. You might like it for a brunch or light supper, too. —Hazel Turner, Houston, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 438 calories, 30g fat (17g saturated fat), 180mg cholesterol, 985mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein.
12/24
Inspired by: Perkins Restaurant and Bakery's Maple Glazed Pork Chops and Eggs
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone cleaned their plates when my mother made these succulent, tangy-sweet pork chops when I was growing up. Now I get the same results when I serve them to my family alongside applesauce and au gratin potatoes. —Cheryl Miller, Fort Collins, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop equals 530 calories, 14 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 101 mg cholesterol, 121 mg sodium, 68 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 32 g protein.
13/24
Inspired by: Dunkin Donut's Jelly Donut
Total Time
40 min
Servings
16 doughnuts
From the Recipe Creator:
There's no need to run to the bakery for delicious jelly doughnuts! These sweet treats are lighter than air. I've been fixing them for 25 years for my husband, our two daughters and their families. They disappear almost as fast as I make them. —Kathy Westendorf, Westgate, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 doughnut: 270 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 188mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
14/24
Inspired by: McDonald's Hash Browns
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 24 pancakes
From the Recipe Creator:
These potato pancakes are really versatile. They can be a side dish for just about any meal or the main course for a light meal. Potato pancakes go particularly well with pork. We have them often at our house. —Lydia Robotewskyj, Franklin, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
2 pancakes: 257 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 242mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 6g protein.
15/24
Inspired by: Cracker Barrel's French Toast with Fruit Sweet Topping
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 servings (1 cup sauce)
From the Recipe Creator:
French toast has a special-occasion feel, but why save it for company? Top it with a homemade blueberry sauce to make any day festive. —Debbie Johnson, Centertown, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
2 pieces French toast with 1/4 cup sauce: 481 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 225mg cholesterol, 549mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein.
16/24
Inspired by: Village Inn's Ultimate Skillet
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I found the recipe for this hearty stovetop dish several years ago and changed it to fit our tastes. When I served it at a Christmas brunch, it was an instant hit. —Marilyn Hash, Enumclaw, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 445 calories, 33g fat (14g saturated fat), 219mg cholesterol, 873mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein.
17/24
Inspired by: Dennys' Loaded Veggie Omelette
Total Time
20 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
Fresh green pepper, onion and tomato give this savory omelet garden-fresh flavors. You can easily vary it based on the fresh ingredients you have on hand. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 omelet: 424 calories, 35g fat (13g saturated fat), 665mg cholesterol, 591mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein.
18/24
Inspired by: McDonald's Egg McMuffin
Total Time
30 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I turned classic breakfast sandwiches into something heartier that you could even enjoy for dinner. We pile toppings like salsa and avocado—mayo and ketchup, too—on the homemade biscuits. —Fay Moreland, Wichita Falls, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 430 calories, 25g fat (12g saturated fat), 198mg cholesterol, 1058mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.
19/24
Inspired by: Burger King's French Toast Sticks
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Keep these French toast sticks in the freezer for an instant filling breakfast. Their convenient size makes them ideal for a breakfast buffet. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
3 sticks: 183 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 145mg cholesterol, 251mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.
20/24
Inspired by: Starbucks' Orange Mango Smoothie
Total Time
10 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Treat yourself to this yummy blend of mango, pineapple, banana and honey. The yogurt makes it rich and creamy, but a serving has only 2 grams of fat! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 237 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (47g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein.
21/24
Inspired by: First Watch's Avocado Toast
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
This is such an easy way to add avocados to your diet. Use healthy multigrain bread and top with sliced radishes and cracked pepper or lime zest, or chipotle peppers and cilantro. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 160 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 361mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch.
22/24
Inspired by: Panera's Ham and Cheese Souffle
Total Time
55 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to serve this tasty dish for brunch along with fresh fruit when I'm having guests. Not only is it easy, but everyone enjoys it. Make it the night before, then the next day all you need to do is bake it. —Airy Murray, Williamsport, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 533 calories, 26g fat (16g saturated fat), 193mg cholesterol, 1171mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 30g protein.
23/24
Inspired by: Waffle House's Pecan Waffles
Total Time
30 min
Servings
10 waffles (4-1/2 inches)
From the Recipe Creator:
I've tried for years to duplicate a delicious waffle I sampled at a restaurant here in the South. This crisp and nutty version is what I came up with. Butter and maple syrup are my family's favorite toppings. —Susan Jansen, Smyrna, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
2 waffles: 589 calories, 43g fat (5g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 590mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein.
24/24
Sausage Breakfast Burrito
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Breakfast routine in a rut? Shake things up with these speedy, savory wraps. —Brenda Spann, Granger, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 burrito: 429 calories, 25g fat (9g saturated fat), 188mg cholesterol, 778mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.
