Burger King’s Copycat French Toast Sticks

Crispy and sweet, Burger King’s French toast sticks is a perfect breakfast choice especially if you’re in a hurry. No need to use forks or knives!

Serves 1 | Prep. time 15 minutes | Cooking time 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 thick slices white sandwich bread
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup whole milk
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• Pinch of salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, more if needed
• Syrup or favorite jam to serve

Preparation

1. Toast the bread in a toaster or oven until crispy. Let cool, and cut off the crust, and cut each slice into 4 equal strips.
2. Add the eggs and milk to a bowl and whisk until smooth. Add vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Let the butter melt in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
4. In the meantime, dip the toasted bread pieces into the egg mixture so they are well-covered on all sides. Remove from the egg mixture and let drip a bit to remove excess egg mixture.
5. Place in the skillet and cook on each side until golden brown and crispy.
6. Serve warm with syrup.

Nutritional facts per serving

Calories 218, fat 6 g, carbs 30 g, Protein 10 g, sodium 180 mg

 

 

Arby’s Copycat Beef N’ Cheddar Sandwich

Satisfy your Arby’s cravings with this copycat recipe of Beef N’ Cheddar that tastes as delicious as its restaurant counterpart. So tasty, thanks to its signature red and cheesy sauce.

Serves 2 | Prep. time 15 minutes | Cooking time 15 minutes

Ingredients

For the sandwiches

• ½ pound deli roast beef, sliced very thin
• 2 onion buns
• Butter as needed
• Fries for serving
• Dill pickles for serving

For the red sauce

• ¼ cup ketchup
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• ½ teaspoon white vinegar
• ½ teaspoon white sugar
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 dash hot sauce or to taste

For the cheese sauce

• 1 tablespoon half and half
• ½ cup Cheez Whiz or other processed cheese spread
• ¼ cup shredded aged cheddar cheese

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. Wrap the deli roast beef in foil and place in the oven to warm for 10-15 minutes.
3. Whisk all the red sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
4. Add the cheese sauce ingredients to a microwave-safe bowl. Warm in the microwave for an increment of 30 seconds, whisking until smooth and hot.
5. Slice the onion buns in 2 and butter the interior of each piece. In a skillet, warm the buns buttered side down over medium heat until golden and warm, about 1-2 minutes.
6. Add a generous spoonful of the red sauce to the bottom half of the onion buns and pile half of the roast beef slices.
7. Generously add some warmed cheese sauce on top of the roast beef.
8. Top with the remaining half of the onion bun. Repeat for the other sandwich.
9. Serve immediately with a side of fries and dill pickles if desired.

Nutritional facts per serving

Calories 553, fat 17 g, carbs 51 g, Protein 49 g, sodium 1998 mg

 

 

McDonald’s Copycat Big Mac

McDonald’s menu offers a variety of burgers, but none as filling and big than the Big Mac.

Serves 4 | Prep. time 15 minutes | Cooking time 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1¼ pounds ground beef chuck
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened, separated
• ¼ cup Big Mac sauce
• 4 slices American cheese
• 1½ tablespoons minced onion
• 12 dill pickle slices
• Shredded iceberg lettuce, as needed
• 4 (3-piece) hamburger buns with sesame seeds on top*

Big Mac sauce

• 1 cup mayonnaise, Miracle Whip works best
• 2 tablespoons sweet relish
• 2 tablespoons Thousand Island salad dressing

Preparation

1. Whisk all the Big Mac sauce ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Cover and refrigerate.
2. Form 8 patties of even sizes with the ground beef. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
3. In a cast iron skillet, melt half of the butter over medium-high heat. Cook the burgers for about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate, and cover with foil to keep warm.
4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Butter the inside of the buns. Place the buns, buttered side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 4-5 minutes or until warm.
5. To assemble the Big Mac, place one patty on the bottom bun, cheese slice, middle bun, shredded lettuce, diced onion, second patty, a spoonful of Big Mac sauce, 3 pickle slices, and cover with the top bun.
6. Serve warm.

Nutritional facts per serving

Calories 445, fat 36 g, carbs 1 g, Protein 27 g, sodium 720 mg

 

 

Chick-fil-A’s Copycat Chicken Nuggets with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

Recreate your favorite Chick-fil-A juicy, tender, and crispy breaded chicken bites with its matching to-die-for honey mustard sauce in just 25 minutes.

Serves 4 | Prep. time 15 minutes | Cooking time 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ¾ cup milk
• ¼ cup dill pickle juice
• 2 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• ½ cup canola oil

Dipping sauce

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1½ tablespoons yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons honey

Preparation

1. Mix egg, milk, and pickle juice in a bowl until well combined. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper and then add to the egg mixture. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to marinate.
2. In another bowl, add flour, powdered sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix well until combined.
3. Transfer chicken from the marinade into the flour mixture. Toss and fold to coat thoroughly and evenly on all sides.
4. Heat ½ cup of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. The oil is hot enough if it sizzles when you sprinkle a little of the flour mixture on top but if it pops, it’s too hot. Lower temperature if this happens.
5. One at a time, slowly add chicken into the hot oil. Allow spacing between pieces. Deep fry pieces for about 3 to 4 minutes until one side is lightly brown. Using tongs, turn pieces over and continue cooking for another 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
6. To make the dipping sauce, combine Greek yogurt, both mustards, and honey in a bowl. Mix well. Serve on the side with hot chicken pieces.

Nutritional facts per serving

Calories 395, fat 6 g, carbs 45 g, Protein 39 g, sodium 1434 mg

 

 

Long John Silver’s Copycat Fried Fish

If you’ve always wanted to make Long John Silver’s Fried Fish, then this recipe is for you. Enjoy this with a serving of crispy French fries and dips of your choice.

Serves 4 | Prep. time 20 minutes | Cooking time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• Canola oil for frying
• 1½ pounds frozen cod fillets, thawed
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup corn flour
• 4 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon MSG (flavor enhancer)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups cold club soda
• Sea salt to taste
• French fries to serve

Preparation

1. Warm 3 inches of oil in a frying pot over medium-high heat to 350°F (177°C) or use a deep fryer. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
2. While the oil is warming up, pat the fish dry with a paper towel and cut it into four 3-ounce portions. Set aside.
3. Add the flour, cornflower, cornstarch, MSG, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, baking powder, and baking soda to a bowl and whisk until well combined.
4. Add the club soda and whisk until smooth and lump-free. The batter should be thick.
5. Transfer the fish fillets into the batter one by one, and coat with batter on all sides.
6. Working in batches, gently lower the battered cod fillets into the hot oil and fry for 3–5 minutes, flipping over after 2 minutes.
7. Season the fish with sea salt to taste and serve warm with French fries.

Nutritional facts per serving

Calories 467, fat 20 g, carbs 37 g, Protein 32 g, sodium 1210 mg

 

 

 

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