20 Golden Corral Copycat Recipes

Skip the crowds by bringing your favorite buffet foods home with these Golden Corral copycat recipes.

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1/19

Inspired By Golden Corral Yeast Rolls

Total Time 40 min
Servings 13 rolls
From the Recipe Creator: A yummy honey-garlic topping turns these easy dinner rolls into something extra special. Try ’em with soups and chili. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts: 1 roll: 131 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 169mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

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2/19

Inspired By Golden Corral Fried Chicken

Total Time 30 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: If you've wanted to learn how to make crispy fried chicken, this is the recipe for you. 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.
3/19

Inspired By Golden Corral Apple Pie

Total Time 1 hour 20 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I remember coming home sullen one day because we'd lost a softball game. Grandma, in her wisdom, suggested that maybe a slice of hot apple pie would make me feel better. She was right. —Maggie Greene, Granite Falls, Washington
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 467 calories, 25g fat (15g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 331mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
4/19

Inspired By Golden Corral 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.
5/19

Inspired By Golden Corral Bread Pudding

Total Time 55 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I always make this bread pudding recipe for my dad on his birthday and on holidays. He says it tastes exactly like the bread pudding with nutmeg he enjoyed as a child. —Donna Powell, Montgomery City, Missouri
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 419 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 118mg cholesterol, 534mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
6/19

Inspired By Golden Corral Country Chicken 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.

7/19

Fudgy Brownie Recipe

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 16 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Coffee granules enhance the chocolate flavor in these amazingly fudgy brownies. Add chocolate chips to the batter and you’ve got some seriously irresistible treats. —Sarah Farmer, Waukesha, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 brownie: 344 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 197mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

8/19

9/19

How to Grill Ribs

Total Time 1 hour 30 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I first marinate each rack of ribs, then add a zesty rub before grilling them. They always turn out moist and flavorful. —Iola Egle, Bella Vista, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 647 calories, 41g fat (13g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 2345mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 37g protein.

10/19

Inspired By Golden Corral Carrot Cake

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 15 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I entered this yummy, moist cake in a Colorado Outfitters Association dessert contest. My carrot cake with pineapple earned first place! —Cheri Eby, Gunnison, Colorado
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 555 calories, 34g fat (10g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 361mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (44g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
11/19

Inspired By Golden Corral 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.
12/19

Inspired By Golden Corral Rolls

Total Time 45 min
Servings 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: These rolls melt in your mouth. I loved them as a child, and I'm happy to make them for my kids because I know I am creating those same wonderful memories my mom made for me! —Gayleen Grote, Battle View, North Dakota
Nutrition Facts: 1 roll: 142 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 222mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
13/19

Inspired By Golden Corral Banana Pudding

Total Time 35 min
Servings 9 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I didn’t see my son, Lance Corporal Eric Harris, for more than two years after he enlisted in the Marines after high school. And when I saw him arrive at the airport, I just grabbed hold of him and burst out crying. When we got home, the first thing he ate was two bowls of my easy banana pudding recipe. He’s a true southern boy! It’s a dessert, but you can have it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. —Stephanie Harris, Montpelier, Virginia
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 302 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 206mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
14/19

Inspired By Golden Corral Chocolate Wonderfall

Total Time 10 min
Servings 2-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator: It's easy to keep the ingredients for this rich fondue on hand in case company drops by. I serve it in punch cups, so guests can carry it on a dessert plate alongside whatever fruit, pretzels and other dippers they like. —Cheryl Arnold, Lake Zurich, Illinois
Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons (calculated without dippers): 114 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 85mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
15/19

Inspired By Golden Corral Sweet Corn Pudding

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Cornbread mix and canned corn make this southern corn pudding casserole a snap to prepare. Now, this is real comfort food! —P. Lauren Fay-Neri, Syracuse, New York
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 435 calories, 22g fat (12g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 700mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
16/19

Inspired By Golden Corral Beer Battered Fish

Total Time 30 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: A local restaurant made a similar breading for shrimp po' boys, but we think this version's better. I serve the beer battered fish with a ranch dressing and hot sauce mixture as a dip. —Jenny Wenzel, Gulfport, Mississippi
Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet: 513 calories, 27g fat (3g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 775mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 30g protein.
17/19

Inspired By Golden Corral Pot Roast

Total Time 7 hours 10 min
Servings 15 servings
From the Recipe Creator: On hectic days, this is so quick and easy to prep! Convenient packages of dressing and gravy combine to create a sauce worthy of a fall-apart roast. For a filling meal-in-one, serve with mashed potatoes and ladle the juices over top. —Arlene Butler, Ogden, Utah
Nutrition Facts: 6 ounce-weight: 142 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 496mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 15g protein.
18/19

Inspired By Golden Corral Crab Salad

Total Time 20 min
Servings 7 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Wanda, a lady at work, made this for a party and boy, did it catch on fast! It's especially good for summer picnics and barbecues. —Cheryl Seweryn, Lemont, Illinois
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 376 calories, 20g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 508mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.
19/19

Inspired By Golden Corral Garlic Cheese Biscuits

Total Time 20 min
Servings 2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: My biscuits won the prize for best quick bread at my county fair. One of the judges liked them so much, she asked for the recipe! These buttery, savory biscuits go with just about anything. —Gloria Jarrett, Loveland, Ohio
Nutrition Facts: 1 biscuit: 81 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 176mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

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