✔ Made and tested at home · 6 copycats: starters, bread, soup + dressings
These 6 Outback Steakhouse copycat recipes bring the steakhouse home, from the Bloomin’ Onion and warm honey wheat bread to loaded baked potato soup, creamy mac and cheese and the thick house ranch.
Start with the honey wheat bread and whipped honey butter, then add the Bloomin’ Onion for a party or the potato soup for a cozy night in.
- Showstopper: the Bloomin’ Onion with its creamy, tangy bloom sauce.
- Quickest: the mac and cheese, one pot in 20 minutes.
- Make ahead: the ranch and honey mustard both keep for a week in the fridge.
Each one is a homemade version made with supermarket ingredients, so the flavor is close rather than identical, and you control the salt and the portion size. They are grouped below by type, and every card links to the full recipe with step photos.
Starters and Bread
The two things everyone orders first.
1. Bloomin’ Onion
A sweet onion cut into 16 petals, dredged in paprika and cayenne flour, fried golden and served with bloom sauce.
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2. Honey Wheat Bread
Soft, dark mini loaves made with honey, molasses and cocoa, rolled in cornmeal and served with whipped honey butter.
Get the recipe →Soup and Sides
Comfort food sides that work with any steak night.
3. Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Baked russets in a creamy broth with bacon, sharp cheddar and sour cream, topped with more cheese and green onion.
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4. Mac and Cheese
Penne in a silky Velveeta, sharp cheddar and cream sauce with a little dry mustard and paprika. One pot, 20 minutes.
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Both keep for a week, so make a jar and use it all week.
5. Ranch Dressing
A thick, peppery ranch with mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, garlic, onion and dried herbs.
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6. Honey Mustard Dressing
Mayonnaise, honey, Dijon and yellow mustard with lemon and a pinch of cayenne, whisked smooth and chilled.
Get the recipe →Tips for Outback Favorites at Home
- Pick a big sweet onion. A large Vidalia or other sweet onion opens into the best bloom.
- Soak the onion. Ice water helps the petals spread before frying.
- Bake potatoes for the soup. Baked, not boiled, potatoes give the soup its loaded baked potato flavor.
- Chill the dressings. An hour in the fridge lets the herbs and mustard blend.
- Fry safely. Keep the oil at a steady 375°F and use a deep pot with plenty of room.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most popular Outback copycat recipes?
The Bloomin’ Onion and the honey wheat bread are the most searched, followed by the potato soup and the ranch.
Why is Outback bread dark?
Molasses and a little cocoa give the honey wheat bread its dark color. It does not taste like chocolate.
Can I bake the Bloomin’ Onion instead of frying?
Frying gives the real crunch. Baking or air frying works, but the petals come out drier and less crisp.
What goes with the Bloomin’ Onion?
The creamy, tangy, slightly spicy bloom sauce. The sauce recipe is included with the onion.
Can I make the potato soup ahead?
Yes. It keeps for 3 to 4 days in the fridge. Warm it gently and add a splash of milk if it thickens.
Are these the restaurant’s own recipes?
No. These are copycat recipes inspired by Outback Steakhouse menu items and made in my home kitchen. Recipe Fairy is not affiliated with Outback Steakhouse.
