I love recreating restaurant favorites right in my own kitchen. Cracker Barrel offers some of the most comforting meals around.
You get that authentic Southern feel with every single bite. These 19 copycat recipes cover breakfast, dinner, and everything in between.
1. Cracker Barrel Mushroom Pot Roast
Mushrooms totally transform a standard pot roast. They bring a huge earthy flavor profile even though they cook separately from the beef.
You definitely need to sear the meat for a delicious crust. Plan for a long cooking time since low and slow is the secret here.
2. Cracker Barrel Cherry Chocolate Cobbler
Cherries and chocolate belong together. You can absolutely make your cobbler a bit more decadent with this combo.
The recipe is incredibly simple. You save tons of time with canned cherry pie filling.
Just melt some chocolate into the topping and you are good to go.
3. Cracker Barrel Sunday Homestyle Chicken
It is a bummer that Cracker Barrel limits this chicken to Sundays. I would honestly eat this every single day.
Make sure your chicken pieces are the same size for even cooking. Soak the meat in buttermilk for an hour.
The secret to a perfect crust is dipping it in flour and buttermilk twice. Fry in batches so the pan stays hot.
4. Copycat Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole Recipe
I welcome potatoes in every form. Boiled or fried or mashed are all great options.
Crispy hash browns just make me feel cozy. You use cream of chicken soup here for a big flavor boost.
Serve this with eggs for breakfast or alongside pork chops at dinner.
5. Cracker Barrel Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes pair perfectly with almost any meal. Russets work best for this dish.
You just need to season them to your liking and mix in plenty of butter.
6. Cracker Barrel Ham and Egg Casserole
This casserole makes for a terrific breakfast. It starts with sourdough and features a cheesy egg filling.
The result is warm and satisfying. You can swap the ham for sausage or bacon if you want.
Throwing in onions or veggies works great too.
7. Copycat Cracker Barrel Country Green Beans
A vegetarian friend of mine once tried to order these green beans. She was shocked to find bacon in a vegetable dish.
The waiter told us that pork just makes everything better. He was totally right.
I make this often and the bowl is always empty at the end.
8. Cracker Barrel Strawberry Shortcake
You can make every part from scratch if you have time. It will certainly be delicious.
Store bought ingredients work great for a quicker option though. Chop the berries and toss them in sugar for extra sweetness.
The juices start flowing after about ten minutes.
9. Cracker Barrel Baby Limas
Cook your lima beans with bacon and chicken bouillon. Season them with onion powder and garlic and red pepper flakes.
Lima beans are sometimes a tough sell. But you will want seconds when they are buttery and seasoned this way.
10. Cracker Barrel Chocolate Pecan Pie
A slice of pecan pie is basically perfect. It is sticky and crunchy and sweet.
Adding chocolate only improves things. This recipe yields an amazing pie.
You can also just add semi sweet chips to your own favorite recipe.
11. Cracker Barrel Campfire S’more
This dessert is intense. A fudge brownie sits on a graham cracker crust with chocolate and toasted marshmallow on top.
Bake the brownie base and let it cool before you add the marshmallows. Broil the topping and serve it immediately.
Add the marshmallow during the last five minutes of baking if you prefer it warm.
12. Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad (Cracker Barrel)
You can find lighter options at Cracker Barrel too. This salad works as a fresh side dish or a light dinner.
It is unbelievably easy to prepare. Washing and chopping the greens is the hardest part.
Just whisk the dressing ingredients together and toss everything.
13. Homemade Chicken Potpie
I need to make chicken pot pie more often. It is so tasty that I always promise to cook it again soon.
The recipe is simple enough for a weekly rotation. Frozen veggies and store bought crust save a ton of time.
Use leftover rotisserie chicken to have this ready in thirty minutes.
14. Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings
This might be the most famous Southern dish of all. The dumplings here are totally worth trying.
A biscuit style crust pairs perfectly with the creamy chicken. Cracker Barrel does this classic dish better than anyone.
15. Cracker Barrel Corn Bread Dressing
This is a side dish rather than a salad topping. It features familiar stuffing flavors like onion and sage.
The main difference is the cornbread mixed in. It cooks just like regular stuffing and pairs great with roasted chicken.
16. Copycat Cracker Barrel Sausage Gravy And Biscuits
This version beats bacon grease gravy any day. The sausage chunks are absolutely delicious.
You cook the meat first and add it back to the finished gravy. Biscuit mixes make the baking part easy.
You can also make your own to experiment with flavors like jalapeno and cheddar.
17. Broccoli Cheddar Chicken (Cracker Barrel Copycat)
I love the combination of cheddar and broccoli. Adding chicken turns those flavors into a full meal.
You can swap the cheddar soup for cream of mushroom or chicken. Top it with Ritz crackers for a nice crunch.
18. Cracker Barrel’s White Gravy
Many non-Southerners missed out on white gravy during childhood. I always assumed it was difficult to make.
You can easily do it if you know how to make white sauce. Cook bacon first and use that same pan for flavor.
Stir the flour until it browns and whisk the milk constantly to avoid lumps.
19. Cracker Barrel Cucumbers Tomatoes and Onions
This is another easy and light salad option. Try to make it an hour early so the flavors blend.
Cherry tomatoes add a nice sweetness. Red onions give the dish a peppery crunch.