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Breakfast Copycat Recipes: Making Popular Restaurants’ Most Iconic Breakfast Dishes at Home

Make delicious and iconic breakfast and brunch copycat recipes from America's most popular restaurants at home!

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If you’re tired of starting your day with a bowl of cold cereal or the same old ham-and-eggs combo, then these inspired breakfast copycat recipes will surely start your day right. These recipes are tried and tested. Not to mention they're easy to make. Plus, you’ll feel as if you’re having breakfast (or brunch) at your favorite restaurant!

Are you a fan of Denny’s but don’t have the time to stop by before work? Or how about some delicious IHOP Chicken and Waffles or McDonald’s McGriddle Breakfast Sandwich? Craving for Cracker Barrel's delicious breakfast hash browns? Well, crave no more! Whether it's french toast, waffles, omelet, or the classic eggs benedicts, we have the recipes for you.

In this illustrated cookbook, you’ll find a variety of copycat breakfast and brunch recipes like:

EGGS DISHES
Mimi's Cafe Egg Benedict Copycat Recipe
IHOP Colorado Omelet Copycat Recipe
Denny’s Classic Eggs Benny Copycat Recipe
Waffle House Fiesta Omelet Copycat Recipe
PANCAKES, WAFFLES, AND FRENCH TOASTS
Bob Evans Double Blueberry Hotcakes Copycat Recipe
Coco's Bakery Weekend Pancakes Copycat Recipe
Cracker Barrel Momma's French Toast Copycat Recipe
Denny’s Pancake Puppies Copycat Recipe
CASSEROLES, BREAKFAST HASH, AND SKILLET
Bob Evans Pot Roast Hash Copycat Recipe
Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole Copycat Recipe
Denny’s Scram Slam Copycat Recipe
Village Inn Breakfast Skillet Copycat Recipe
BISCUITS AND BREAKFAST SANDWICHES
Biscuitville Spicy Chicken and Honey Biscuit Copycat Recipe
Cracker Barrel Sawmill Gravy and Biscuits Copycat Recipe
McDonald’s McGriddle Breakfast Sandwich Copycat Recipe
Panera Bread Egg White-Avocado-Spinach Power Breakfast Sandwich Copycat Recipe
MUFFINS AND OTHER BAKED GOODS
Coco's Bakery Santa Fe Quiche Copycat Recipe
Cracker Barrel Corn Muffins Copycat Recipe
Mimi's Cafe Buttermilk Spice Muffins Copycat Recipe
Panera Bread Spinach Artichoke Soufflés Copycat Recipe
BREAKFAST SIDES
Cracker Barrel Pinto Beans Copycat Recipe
Denny’s Red Skinned Seasoned Potatoes Copycat Recipe
Waffle House Hash Brown Copycat Recipes
Jimmy Dean’s Homemade Pork Sage Sausage Copycat Recipe
Recipes come with beautiful images, a detailed list of ingredients, cooking and prep times, number of servings, and step-by-step instructions, and nutrition per serving.

284 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 2, 2021

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106 reviews
September 26, 2026
Breakfast Copycat Recipes is a fun and useful cookbook for anyone who enjoys restaurant-style breakfast dishes but wants to recreate those familiar flavors at home. I really enjoyed the concept because it turns popular breakfast favorites into something home cooks can explore in their own kitchens.

The variety of recipes makes the book especially enjoyable. There is something satisfying about being able to prepare a breakfast inspired by a favorite restaurant without having to leave the house. The recipes provide plenty of opportunities to experiment with familiar flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques while creating a homemade version of a beloved morning dish.

I also appreciated how approachable the collection feels. The idea of copycat cooking can sometimes seem complicated, but this book makes it feel much more accessible for everyday home cooks. Whether you are preparing breakfast for yourself, your family, or a weekend gathering, the recipes offer plenty of inspiration.

One of the best things about this cookbook is the nostalgic appeal. Certain breakfast dishes are closely connected with memories of eating out, and recreating them at home can make an ordinary morning feel a little more special. It is also fun to compare homemade results and adjust flavors according to personal preferences.

Overall, Breakfast Copycat Recipes is an entertaining addition to a home cookbook collection. It combines familiar restaurant-inspired dishes with the satisfaction of cooking them yourself, making it a great choice for breakfast enthusiasts and curious home cooks alike.

Five stars for its enjoyable concept, variety, and ability to bring restaurant-style breakfast inspiration into the home kitchen. It is a cookbook I would happily return to whenever I want to make a familiar breakfast favorite with a homemade touch.
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9,373 reviews217 followers
November 10, 2023
Breakfast Copycat Recipes: Making Popular Restaurants’ Most Iconic Breakfast Dishes at Home by Lina Chang
The table of contents starts where they list the food category and which restaurants they have recipes for.
Offer of free ebook bonus.
Intro discusses the meals available and why breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
Each recipe starts with a title, summary of the dish. servings, prep and cook times and colorful pictures.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Directions are given and some nutritional information per serving: calories, fat, sodium, carbs, sugar and protein.
There are quite a few i can not wait to try. some are no longer served since the pandemic so glad to be able to make them at home.
Conversion charts are listed at the end.
17 reviews6 followers
August 26, 2021
Best cookbook I've ever seen!

I've never been a great cook; that was my mother and sister area of constant success. All they did was look at a recipe no more than two times, and everything else just fell into place. Not me though. I had to meticulously follow every step in each recipe, and I STILL managed to mess everything up. I became better when I had children to raise, but whatever I made came from very simple recipes. This cookbook seems like it was made for someone like me. Thank you so much, Lina Chang! Even though my kids are adults now, they'll be surprised the next time we gather together during the holidays!
76 reviews
September 24, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A fantastic cookbook for anyone who loves restaurant-style breakfasts! I really enjoyed the idea of recreating popular breakfast favorites at home without needing to go out. The recipes offer plenty of delicious inspiration and make familiar dishes feel fun to prepare. A great collection for breakfast lovers who enjoy homemade versions of their favorite restaurant meals!
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4 reviews
July 26, 2021
Fantastic!

This book had it all- tips, easy to read directions,photos!

This would be great for breakfast lovers and anyone who is a beginner at cooking/baking. Couldn’t be happier.
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January 10, 2022
Breakfast Copycat

Nice selection of copycat recipes from your favorite Breakfast spots. We have all eaten these items when traveling in the US.
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