I usually just head to Applebee’s for the monthly cocktail specials. But you can skip the restaurant trip entirely and make these 19 recipes right in your own kitchen.
These dishes are simple enough for anyone to make at the end of a long week.
1. Fiesta Lime Chicken
This recipe just might be my top pick on this entire list. You really need to start the day before so the chicken can soak up all that amazing marinade flavor.
It works best on a grill but baking keeps it moist even after broiling the cheese.
2. Copycat Applebee’s Lemonade
A splash of sparkling water makes a huge difference in this citrus drink. Use this formula as a base and then go wild adding fruit.
I enjoy topping mine with strawberries for a sweetness that cuts through the zest.
3. Applebee’s Beer Cheese
I am not sure why fondue ever went out of style. This wild combination of blond ale and cheese is a total revelation.
You should stick to lighter beer unless you really want a deep flavor profile.
4. Applebee’s Garlic Mashed Potatoes (Copycat)
Red potatoes are the secret to this delicious side dish. I prefer leaving the skins on for texture and extra nutrients.
Roasted garlic is the real star here and is worth the extra time.
5. Applebee’s Vegetable Medley
Zucchini and corn join squash and carrots for a fantastic mixture. You will want to keep this sauce recipe handy for all your roasted vegetables.
Cut the veggies to a similar size for even cooking and finish with sesame seeds.
6. Applebees Triple Chocolate Meltdown
Most lava cakes are actually just underbaked cakes. You bake these for only eight minutes to set the outside while the center stays liquid.
Whip the sugar and eggs until pale before gently folding in the rest.
7. Copycat Applebees Quesadilla Burger
Imagine your favorite quesadilla combined with a juicy burger. I frequently find that standard burger buns are too dry or thick.
This recipe combines two meals into one insanely delicious dinner.
8. Copycat Applebee’s Clubhouse Grille Sandwich Recipe
You need thick bread to hold this massive sandwich together. A solid foundation is necessary for the pile of turkey, ham, bacon, and cheese.
I often swap in sliced chicken when I am out of deli meat.
9. Applebee’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake
This dessert features a chocolate cookie crust and brown sugar for deep caramel flavor. Gently stir the ingredients after the peanut butter is smooth to avoid adding too much air.
I enjoy the chocolate topping but caramel frosting works too.
10. Apleebee’s 4-Cheese Mac and Cheese
This simple pasta dish is insanely easy to prepare. You just throw everything in a pot without messing with flour or steeping milk.
Cornstarch thickens the sauce in this thirty minute meal.
11. Copycat Applebee’s Garlic And Peppercorn Fried Shrimp
Black pepper enhances food in a way that salt cannot match. I know you have a jar of colorful peppercorns sitting in your pantry.
The pepper shines in the crust since the shrimp flavor is so mild.
12. Steak and Shrimp Parmesan Applebee’s Copycat
Steak and shrimp feels like a super decadent meal. I am a huge fan of treating yourself to this dish at home.
Visit a butcher counter to find a quality cut of meat.
13. Applebee’s Oriental Chicken Salad
I believe a salad needs more than just tomatoes and wilted greens. This dish delivers plenty of dressing and plenty of crunch.
Crispy chicken adds flavor alongside the almonds and noodles.
14. Applebee’s Maple Butter Blondie Copycat Recipe
A blondie is basically a thick slab of cookie dough. Brown sugar creates a chewy texture while butterscotch chips add creamy sweetness.
You should make a double batch of the cream cheese and maple syrup sauce.
15. Applebee’s Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Recipe
Salad dressings actually make excellent marinades. They come perfectly flavored to keep your chicken tender and juicy.
Keep the mozzarella for the pull but feel free to swap the other cheeses.
16. Applebee’s Apple Chimicheesecake
This is such a fun way to serve a cheesecake dessert. You fill a tortilla with spiced apple cheesecake before frying it in cinnamon sugar.
Dice the apples small and pipe the filling to keep it centered.
17. Copycat Applebee’s Chicken Quesadilla Grande
Homemade quesadillas often turn out bland and soft in the microwave. Applebee’s uses a chipotle sauce and cheese blend that makes a huge difference.
Toast the tortilla on a griddle or fry it in a pan for the best finish.
18. Copycat Applebee’s Chicken Fajitas
Sizzling plates always turn heads in a restaurant. These fajitas are incredibly tasty and comforting.
It is a lighter dinner option that you can easily modify with different veggies.
19. Applebee’s Pico de Gallo
You might like this fresh salsa on everything from chicken to eggs. It is good to have a reliable recipe like this one.
The mix of onion and jalapenos is perfect with the necessary vinegar.