✔ Updated · added full steak rub and pork chop recipes, linked every copycat we have
These 28 copycat Texas Roadhouse recipes are how I bring the steakhouse favorites home, from soft yeast rolls with cinnamon butter to seasoned steaks, fall-off-the-bone ribs, chili and the classic sides.
The most popular copycat Texas Roadhouse recipes are the yeast rolls with cinnamon honey butter, the steak rub, grilled pork chops, chili, green beans with bacon, seasoned rice, mashed potatoes, fried pickles, ribs and prime rib. Most use pantry staples, and the rolls, butter and steak rub are the easiest place to start.
They are grouped into breads and starters, mains, sides, and dressings, drinks and dessert. Where we have a full step-by-step recipe, the card links to it, and the steak rub and pork chops have complete recipes right here on the page.
Copycat Breads, Butter and Starters
The rolls and cinnamon butter are the reason many people go (me included, ever since my Austin years), and the fried starters are built for sharing. Fry at the temperatures given so the coating crisps before the inside overcooks.
1. Texas Roadhouse Rolls
Soft, slightly sweet yeast rolls with a golden, buttery top. Bake a pan, brush with melted butter and serve warm with cinnamon butter.
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2. Cinnamon Butter
Whipped butter with honey, powdered sugar and cinnamon. Ready in 5 minutes, and just as good on sweet potatoes and pancakes as on rolls.
Get the recipe →3. Cactus Blossom
A whole sweet onion cut into petals, dipped in seasoned flour and egg, then fried at 375°F until golden. Serve with a creamy Cajun horseradish dip.
4. Rattlesnake Bites
Diced jalapeños and Monterey Jack rolled into balls, breaded and fried at 350°F until golden. Freeze the balls for 30 minutes first so the cheese holds.
5. Fried Pickles
Dill pickle chips in a light, spicy batter, fried until crisp and served with ranch or Cajun horseradish sauce for dipping.
Get the recipe →6. Loaded Potato Skins
Bake russets, scoop out most of the flesh, brush with butter and crisp at 425°F, then fill with cheddar and bacon. Finish with sour cream and chives.
7. Cheese Fries
Crisp fries topped with shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack and bacon, melted under the broiler for about 2 minutes. Serve right away with ranch.
Copycat Steaks, Ribs and Mains
Steaks are cooked to your preferred doneness, but the USDA minimum for whole cuts of beef and pork is 145°F (63°C) with a 3-minute rest, so check with an instant-read thermometer. The steak rub and pork chops follow as full recipes below the cards.
8. Prime Rib
A seasoned bone-in rib roast cooked low and slow, then rested so it stays juicy and evenly pink from edge to edge. Serve with au jus and horseradish.
Get the recipe →9. Fall-Off-the-Bone Ribs
Rub baby back ribs, wrap in foil and bake at 275°F for about 2 1/2 hours, then brush with barbecue sauce and grill or broil to caramelize.
10. Fried Catfish
Catfish fillets in seasoned cornmeal, fried at 350°F for 5 to 6 minutes until golden and flaky (145°F inside). Serve with tartar sauce and lemon.
11. Grilled Shrimp
Shrimp skewers brushed with garlic butter and lemon, grilled 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. A great surf-and-turf add-on to steak.
12. Texas Roadhouse Chili
A thick, beefy chili with kidney beans, chili powder and a smoky finish. Top it with cheddar and onions, and serve with a warm roll.
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13. Country Fried Chicken
Chicken breast pounded thin, dredged in seasoned flour, fried until golden and smothered in peppery cream gravy. Fry until it reaches 165°F inside.
Get the recipe →14. Chicken Critters (Chicken Tenders)
Strips of chicken breast soaked in buttermilk, coated in seasoned flour and fried at 350°F for 5 to 6 minutes, to 165°F. Serve with honey mustard or our copycat ranch.
15. Herb-Crusted Chicken
Chicken breasts brushed with olive oil, pressed into a mix of dried herbs, garlic, salt and pepper, then grilled or seared until they reach 165°F.
16. Smothered Chicken
Grilled seasoned chicken breast topped with sautéed mushrooms and onions and melted Jack cheese. Cook the chicken to 165°F before adding the toppings.
17. Grilled Salmon
Salmon fillets brushed with lemon pepper butter and grilled skin-side down for 4 to 6 minutes per side, until the flesh flakes and reaches 145°F.
18. Texas Roadhouse-Style Steak Rub (Recipe)
A sweet, salty and peppery copycat-style rub that builds a dark crust on steak, pork and chicken. This makes about 1/3 cup, enough for 6 to 8 steaks (I double it), and keeps for months in a sealed jar.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons kosher salt, 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin and 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric.
- Step 1: Stir everything together in a small bowl, pressing out any lumps of brown sugar, then transfer to a jar.
- Step 2: Pat the steaks dry and sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of rub on each side of each steak, pressing it in. Rest 30 minutes at room temperature, or up to overnight uncovered in the fridge.
- Step 3: Sear on a very hot grill or cast-iron skillet for 3 to 5 minutes per side for a 1-inch steak, until it reaches your preferred doneness (USDA minimum 145°F/63°C), then rest 3 to 5 minutes before slicing.
- Step 4: Store leftover rub in an airtight jar in a cool, dry cupboard for up to 6 months. It also works on the pork chops below and on our prime rib.
19. Texas Roadhouse-Style Pork Chops (Recipe)
Thick, juicy bone-in chops with a seared, seasoned crust and a quick garlic-butter Dijon cream sauce, in a copycat style. Serves 4, ready in about 25 minutes.
Ingredients: 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick), 4 teaspoons of the steak rub above, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard and 1/2 cup heavy cream.
- Step 1: Pat the chops dry, make 2 or 3 small cuts through the fat on the edge so they stay flat, and season both sides with the rub. Rest 15 minutes.
- Step 2: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chops 4 to 5 minutes per side, until the thickest part reads 145°F (63°C) on an instant-read thermometer. Move them to a plate and rest for 3 minutes.
- Step 3: Lower the heat to medium, melt the butter in the pan and cook the garlic for 30 seconds. Whisk in the Dijon and cream and simmer 2 to 3 minutes, until the sauce coats a spoon.
- Step 4: Spoon the sauce over the chops and serve with green beans and mashed potatoes. More ideas: side dishes for pork chops.
Copycat Sides
Two sides come with most steakhouse plates, and these are the favorites. For even more ideas, see what to serve with steak and our potato side dishes.
18. Green Beans
Green beans simmered with bacon, onion and a little sugar until tender and savory. One of the most-requested steakhouse sides.
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19. Seasoned Rice
Fluffy rice cooked in broth with butter, garlic, onion and a blend of savory spices. A simple side that goes with every main here.
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20. Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, skin-on style mashed potatoes made with butter, milk and a splash of cream. Serve with brown gravy or chili on top.
Get the recipe →21. Loaded Baked Potato
Rub russets with oil and coarse salt and bake at 400°F for about an hour until the skin crackles. Load with butter, sour cream, cheddar and bacon.
22. Loaded Sweet Potato
Bake sweet potatoes at 400°F for 45 to 60 minutes until soft, split them open and top with cinnamon butter, mini marshmallows and caramel sauce.
23. Buttered Corn
Sweet corn kernels simmered with butter, a pinch of sugar, salt and pepper until glossy. Frozen corn works perfectly and it is ready in 10 minutes.
24. Steak Fries
Thick wedges of russet potato soaked in cold water, dried and baked at 425°F or fried twice until fluffy inside and crisp outside, then seasoned with salt.
Copycat Dressings, Drinks and Dessert
Finish with the house-style ranch for dipping, a frozen strawberry margarita and a warm brownie sundae big enough to share.
25. Ranch Dressing
Thick, tangy homemade ranch with buttermilk, mayo, sour cream and herbs. Perfect for dipping fried pickles, rattlesnake bites and cheese fries.
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26. Strawberry Margarita
A frozen blended margarita with strawberries, tequila, triple sec and lime. Mix a pitcher for a crowd and serve with a salted or sugared rim.
Get the recipe →27. Big Brownie Sundae
A thick, fudgy brownie served warm with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge and whipped cream. Warm each square for 15 seconds before topping.
28. Warm Apple Pie Sundae
Warm cinnamon apple filling and a crumbly pastry or streusel topping, served with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce. Make it in a skillet to share.
Easiest Texas Roadhouse Copycats to Start With
New to steakhouse cooking at home? These need the least time and equipment.
| Recipe | Time | Key ingredients | Serve with |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon butter | 5 min | Butter, honey, powdered sugar, cinnamon | Rolls, sweet potatoes |
| Steak rub | 5 min | Salt, brown sugar, paprika, pepper, garlic | Steak, pork chops, chicken |
| Ranch dressing | 10 min plus chilling | Buttermilk, mayo, sour cream, herbs | Fried pickles, fries |
| Pork chops | 25 min | Bone-in chops, rub, butter, Dijon, cream | Green beans, mashed potatoes |
| Seasoned rice | 25 min | Rice, broth, butter, spices | Steak, chicken, shrimp |
| Green beans | 30 min | Green beans, bacon, onion | Any main |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best copycat Texas Roadhouse recipes?
The most popular copycat Texas Roadhouse recipes are the yeast rolls with cinnamon butter, the steak rub, pork chops, chili, green beans, seasoned rice, mashed potatoes, fried pickles, ribs and prime rib. The rolls, cinnamon butter and steak rub are the easiest to start with.
How do you make Texas Roadhouse-style pork chops at home?
Season 1-inch bone-in chops with a sweet and peppery steak rub, sear them in a hot skillet 4 to 5 minutes per side until they reach 145°F, and rest them 3 minutes. Finish with a quick pan sauce of butter, garlic, Dijon mustard and cream.
What is in a Texas Roadhouse-style steak rub?
A copycat-style rub mixes kosher salt, light brown sugar, paprika, coarse black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin and a pinch of turmeric. The brown sugar helps it caramelize into a dark crust on a hot grill or skillet.
How do you make copycat Texas Roadhouse mashed potatoes?
Boil peeled or skin-on russet or Yukon Gold potatoes until very tender, drain well, then mash with plenty of butter, warm milk and a splash of heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper and serve with brown gravy.
What sides go with a copycat Texas Roadhouse steak?
Classic pairings are green beans with bacon, seasoned rice, mashed potatoes, a loaded baked potato or a loaded sweet potato, plus warm rolls with cinnamon butter. A side salad with ranch dressing keeps the plate lighter.
Where’s the steak rub and pork chop recipe??
Thanks for pointing this out, Lily! The steak rub and pork chops are described in this roundup, but the full recipes aren’t linked yet. I’ve passed this on so we can add them.