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Are you a fan of Applebee’s delicious and comforting dishes but don’t always have the time or budget to dine out? Well, we’ve got great news for you! We’ve compiled a collection of the most popular and tasty Applebee’s copycat recipes you can make in your home.
From the signature Bourbon St. entrees, and even their famous salads, these recipes will satisfy your cravings and save you money. Impress your family and friends with your culinary skills by recreating your favorite Applebee’s dishes. Get ready to indulge in restaurant-quality dining without ever having to leave your home!
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Applebee’s Grill and Bar Menu Favorites
Applebee’s has been around since the 1980s and has been one of everyone’s favorite restaurants since day one and initially started by Bill and TJ Palmer in Atlanta, Georgia. This restaurant would soon spread across the United States. Applebee’s is loved by everyone.
They feature a diverse menu with everything from delicious appetizers to burgers, steaks, and even seafood. They serve a great variety of co*cktails and desserts, so it is a great place to go for a meal or to grab a drink and appetizers.
Appetizers and Drinks
What better way to start a meal or grab a quick bite with your friends? These copycat Applebees appetizers are sure to please!
Applebee’s Perfect Margarita
Learn how to make Applebee’s Perfect Margarita with this easy copycat recipe. The best margarita with tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice.
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Applebee’s Red Apple Sangria
You can make Applebee's red apple sangria at home with this easy copycat recipe.
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Applebee’s White Peach Sangria
You can make Applebee's white peach sangria at home with this easy copycat recipe.
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Applebee’s Bahama Mama
Make a refreshing Bahama Mama drink like Applebee's with this easy copycat recipe.
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Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos
You can make delicious chicken wonton tacos at home with this easy Applebee's copycat recipe.
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Applebee’s Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Wings
You can make Applebee's Flaming Hot Cheetos Chicken Wings at home with this easy copycat recipe.
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Green Bean Crispers with Lemon Garlic Aioli (Applebee’s Copycat)
Applebee’s may have taken these Green Bean Crispers with Lemon Garlic Aioli off of their menu, but you can still enjoy them at home!
Applebees Queso Blanco
You can recreate Applebees Queso Blanco at home.
Check out this recipe
Applebee’s Quesadillas
Enjoy amazing Applebees Quesadillas when you make them at home with this easy copycat recipe.
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Applebee’s Spinach Artichoke Dip
A creamy, cheesy artichoke dip is great for an appetizer or game day snack.
Check out this recipe
Applebees Soups and Salads
Are you looking for a lighter option? Be sure to try one of their delicious soups or salads.
Applebees French Onion Soup
LoveApplebee's French Onion Soup?Make it at home with this copycat recipe.
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Applebee’s Oriental Fried Chicken Salad
You can make Applebee's Breaded Chicken Oriental Salad at home.
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Applebee’s Grilled Chicken Oriental Salad
Applebees Grilled Chicken Oriental salad is a great light salad Applebees serves.
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Applebee’s Oriental Salad Dressing
Applebee’s Oriental Salad Dressing tastes great on a salad.
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Applebee’s Main Dishes
Do you love going to a place with a wide variety of dishes to please everyone? They have such a wide range of dishes, everything from burgers to pasta to seafood. Known for their bold and flavorful seasonings, you will find many dishes you will love!
Applebee’s Fiesta Lime Chicken
Applebee's Fiesta Lime Chicken is a delicious dish you can make at home with this easy copycat recipe.
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Applebee’s Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp
You can make Applebee's Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp at home with this easy copycat recipe.
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4 Cheese Mac with Honey Pepper Chicken
If you love Applebee’s 4 cheese mac and cheese with honey pepper chicken, you absolutely have to try this homemade version that tastes even better!
Applebee’s Bourbon Street Steak
Make Applebee's Bourbon Street Steak at home with this easy copycat recipe. A simple bourbon steak marinade infuses deep flavor for a delicious grilled steak dinner.
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Most-loved Applebees Side Dishes
{Copycat Recipe} Applebee’s Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Applebee's mashed potatoes are creamy and flavorful, with a hint of garlic.
Applebees Dessert Options
No meal is complete without a delicious dessert. Try some of these flavorful dessert options.
Applebees Triple Chocolate Meltdown
Recreate this luscious chocolate molten lava cake dessert at home.
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Applebee’s Apple Chimicheesecake Copycat
This Applebee’s Apple Chimicheesecake copycat recipe tastes just like the original dessert from the restaurant!
Copycat Applebee’s Blondies
Copycat Applebee’s Blondies with Maple Butter Sauce is the ultimate dessert. Soft, thick blondies with a delicious drizzle of creamy sauce!
About Stephanie Manley
I recreate your favorite restaurant recipes, so you can prepare these dishes at home. I help you cook dinner, and serve up dishes you know your family will love. You can find most of the ingredients for all of the recipes in your local grocery store.
Stephanie is the author of CopyKat.com's Dining Out in the Home, and CopyKat.com's Dining Out in the Home 2.
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Terri
Love the copycat recipes that your email provides weekly! Keep ’em coming! I’m a big fan of Applebee’s and have bookmarked the page with their recipes! Thanks!!!
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Joan traviss
I love their double crunch shrimp. Any chance of getting that Recipe?
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Stephanie
I will have to keep it in mind! I haven’t tried it yet.
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Billie
Lemon chicken with red quinoa and wild rice? I have tried so hard to make this lemon sauce for this dish. Any ideas?
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Sandi
Ditto! This is my favorite dish on the menu : ) I would love this lemon sauce too!
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Lisa
Hi can you make the Garlicky Green Beans please. Thanks!
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Joy
I’d like to second that! =D Just had them this weekend and they were DELISH!
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Mary Selix
Can you make the Applebee’s Kahlua Mudslide? Please and thank you.
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Stephanie
I will see what I can do.
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SammyM
Great collection of recipes, I hate that the Applebees near me closed!
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Do you have a recipe for Applebee’s spinach artichoke penne pasta? Just had it and it was delicious.
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Lori
How about the recipe for Applebees troptical tea
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Stephanie
Thank you for your suggestion!
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Their potato soup is real yummy. Do you have that recipe too??
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DanielDan
Thank you for this! We love Applebees!
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CDW
LOVE, LOVE ALL THE RECEIPES. PLEASE KEEP THEM COMING!
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Amber
You have one too many ingredients listed that your directions do not call for in the won ton tacos you have 4Tbsp of the Asian vinaigrette but in your direction you say to only use 3 Tbs so what do we do with that leftover tbsp
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Stephanie
Thank you I will let the person of that recipe know. I appreciate it.
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I cooked several of your recipes from the Olive Garden and the family loves them. Keep up the good work!
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Stephanie
I am so glad you enjoy the Olive Garden recipes, more are coming soon 😉
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Mary
I love your recipes. I would love to see gluten free recipes also, if possible….in order to make your dessert recipes gluten free. Thank you
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Stephanie
Thank you Mary!
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baltisraul
My wife was a manager at Applebee’s for a few years and her choices were Blondies and a Quesadilla Burger (not listed). My vote would go to the French Onion Soup.
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Stephanie
I need to try the Quesadilla burger! I wished there was one closer to my house.
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Pamela
Your wife’s favorites are my favorites too! ♥️
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gomovies
I love your recipes. Thank you! See them very attractive.Reply
