21 Copycat Side Dishes to Serve at Holiday Gatherings

Holiday gatherings feel even more special when you bring the flavors everyone already loves. These copycat side dishes recreate the classics from restaurants and stores that guests always pile onto their plates. Each recipe delivers familiar comfort, festive flavor, and the fun of making popular favorites right in your own kitchen. Get ready to impress your crowd with sides that taste just like the ones they crave.

Piccadilly Cafeteria Carrot Soufflé

Piccadilly Cafeteria Carrot Souffle
Piccadilly Cafeteria Carrot Soufflé. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Piccadilly’s beloved carrot soufflé is a light, sweet, fluffy baked carrot casserole that turns simple carrots into holiday magic.
Get the Recipe: Piccadilly Cafeteria Carrot Soufflé

Cheesecake Factory Mashed Potatoes

Cheesecake Factory Mashed Potatoes
Cheesecake Factory Mashed Potatoes. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Buttery, ultra-creamy mashed potatoes that taste exactly like the Cheesecake Factory favorite—rich, smooth, and irresistible.
Get the Recipe: Cheesecake Factory Mashed Potatoes

KFC Green Beans

KFC Green Beans
KFC Green Beans. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Tender green beans with onions and simple seasonings, made to taste just like KFC’s classic homestyle side.
Get the Recipe: KFC Green Beans

Luby’s Cafeteria Squash Casserole

Luby’s Cafeteria Squash Casserole
Luby’s Cafeteria Squash Casserole. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Famous Luby’s mixed squash casserole featuring zucchini, yellow squash, and carrots baked in a creamy filling with a cornbread crumb topping.
Get the Recipe: Luby’s Cafeteria Squash Casserole

Chick-fil-A Carrot and Raisin Salad

Chick-fil-A Carrot and Raisin Salad
Chick-fil-A Carrot and Raisin Salad. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Sweet, crunchy copycat carrot raisin salad with pineapple and creamy dressing—just like Chick-fil-A’s nostalgic side.
Get the Recipe: Chick-fil-A Carrot and Raisin Salad

Boston Market Squash Casserole

Boston Market Squash Casserole
Boston Market Squash Casserole. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Tender squash baked with cornbread, onions, and savory seasoning—Boston Market’s iconic casserole made easy at home.
Get the Recipe: Boston Market Squash Casserole

Brookville Hotel Creamed Corn

Brookville Hotel Creamed Corn Recipe
Brookville Hotel Creamed Corn. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Rich, silky creamed corn from the famous Kansas restaurant—made with frozen corn, heavy cream, and simple ingredients.
Get the Recipe: Brookville Hotel Creamed Corn

Cracker Barrel Mashed Potatoes

Cracker Barrel Mashed Potatoes
Cracker Barrel Mashed Potatoes. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Smooth, fluffy, buttery mashed potatoes that taste just like Cracker Barrel’s homestyle favorite.
Get the Recipe: Cracker Barrel Mashed Potatoes

Olive Garden Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

Olive Garden Parmesan Roasted Asparagus
Olive Garden Parmesan Roasted Asparagus. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Tender roasted asparagus topped with Parmesan, inspired by Olive Garden’s simple and flavorful side.
Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

Texas Roadhouse Green Beans

Texas Roadhouse Green Beans: A Savory Southern Side Dish With Secret Ingredients
Texas Roadhouse Green Beans. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Savory green beans simmered with bacon, onions, and the signature Texas Roadhouse seasoning blend.
Get the Recipe: Texas Roadhouse Green Beans

Boston Market Creamed Spinach

Boston Market Creamed Spinach
Boston Market Creamed Spinach. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Creamy, rich, restaurant-style creamed spinach that tastes exactly like Boston Market’s popular side dish.
Get the Recipe: Boston Market Creamed Spinach

Cracker Barrel Fried Apples

Cracker Barrel Fried Apples
Cracker Barrel Fried Apples. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Tender apples cooked in a buttery cinnamon sauce until caramelized. A classic Cracker Barrel favorite that works as a side or dessert.
Get the Recipe: Cracker Barrel Fried Apples

Boston Market Macaroni and Cheese

Boston Market Macaroni and Cheese
Boston Market Macaroni and Cheese. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Recreate Boston Market’s ultra-creamy mac and cheese with this easy, crowd-pleasing copycat recipe.
Get the Recipe: Boston Market Macaroni and Cheese

Cracker Barrel Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Cracker Barrel Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Cracker Barrel Broccoli Cheese Casserole. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Broccoli baked in a creamy cheddar sauce with a buttery cracker topping—comforting and cheesy like the Cracker Barrel classic.
Get the Recipe: Cracker Barrel Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Cracker Barrel Baby Carrots

Cracker Barrel Baby Carrots
Cracker Barrel Baby Carrots. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Sweet, tender cooked baby carrots glazed in butter, brown sugar, and warm spices just like Cracker Barrel’s warm side dish.
Get the Recipe: Cracker Barrel Baby Carrots

Golden Corral Yeast Rolls

Golden Corral Yeast Rolls
Golden Corral Yeast Rolls. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Soft, tender, buttery Golden Corral–style yeast rolls baked to fluffy perfection—an irresistible dinner bread.
Get the Recipe: Golden Corral Yeast Rolls

Boston Market Cornbread

Boston Market Cornbread
Boston Market Cornbread. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Sweet, moist cornbread made with Jiffy mix and cake mix for that unmistakable Boston Market flavor.
Get the Recipe: Boston Market Cornbread

Cracker Barrel Cornbread Muffins

Cracker Barrel Cornbread Muffins
Cracker Barrel Cornbread Muffins. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Warm, slightly sweet cornbread muffins that perfectly mimic Cracker Barrel’s iconic table starter.
Get the Recipe: Cracker Barrel Cornbread Muffins

Popeyes Biscuits

Popeyes Biscuits
Popeyes Biscuits. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Fluffy, buttery copycat Popeyes biscuits made with buttermilk for that signature soft, layered texture.
Get the Recipe: Popeyes Biscuits

Texas Roadhouse Rolls

Texas Roadhouse Rolls
Texas Roadhouse Rolls. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Soft, buttery, slightly sweet yeast rolls that taste just like the famous Texas Roadhouse basket.
Get the Recipe: Texas Roadhouse Rolls

Bojangles Biscuits (Easy Copycat Recipe)

Bojangles Biscuits Easy Copycat Recipe
Bojangles Biscuits (Easy Copycat Recipe). Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Light, fluffy Southern biscuits inspired by Bojangles—made with White Lily flour for authentic flavor.
Get the Recipe: Bojangles Biscuits (Easy Copycat Recipe)

About Stephanie Manley

Stephanie Manley is the creator of CopyKat.com. She has been recreating copycat recipes since 1995. Learn more about Stephanie Manley.

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