Try our versions of the coffee chain’s most popular drinks and eats with our copycat Starbucks recipes.
28 Copycat Starbucks Recipes You Can Make at Home
Month: September 2025
Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Bread
It’s no surprise that Starbucks bakes a great pumpkin loaf. From their beloved lemon loaf to the iconic cheese Danish, Starbucks has its pastry case down pat. But in the midst of fall, the pumpkin loaf reigns supreme: Tender, fall-spiced and abundantly pumpkin-y, it’s almost worth the $4.75 for a 1-inch-thick slice. Almost. That’s why our Test Kitchen pros decided to crack the code on the recipe, creating a copycat Starbucks pumpkin bread that can be made right at home as a much more economical option.
Our recipe uses an entire can of pumpkin between two loaves, so it’s full of great pumpkin flavor, plus a perfected spice blend that helps it taste just like the pumpkin loaf at Starbucks. Before they hit the oven, the loaves are sprinkled with pumpkin seeds, mimicking the shop’s iconic pumpkin bread from the inside out.
To make it feel as if you’re buying the pumpkin bread right from Starbucks, cut the loaves into 1-inch-thick slices and pair a slice with a copycat Starbucks pumpkin spice latte.
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46 Easy Casserole Recipes Perfect for Dinner
Busy weeks get the best of all of us, and cooking can seem like a hassle. Instead of giving into the temptation of takeout, a simple recipe with little prep can make all the difference. Casseroles are the perfect go-to meal when you don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.
From cheesy pasta bakes to meaty casseroles, any craving you have can be satisfied with the right recipe. Vegetarian side dishes, eggy casseroles and nostalgic favorites are right at your fingertips, too.
So, take it easy with some of our no-fuss, no-stress casserole recipes.
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Monterey Spaghetti
The star of Monterey spaghetti is Monterey Jack cheese, a mild, creamy cheese that gives the dish its melty, luscious texture (and its claim to fame). Monterey Jack was made famous in the late 1800s by David Jacks, a businessman from Monterey, California, who started selling this local cheese across the U.S. His name stuck, and so did the cheese’s reputation for being smooth, versatile and perfect for melting into just about anything.
This Monterey spaghetti recipe is a baked pasta casserole that’s cozy and just slightly nostalgic (in the best way). It’s packed with tender spaghetti, tangy sour cream, Parmesan for that salty bite, earthy spinach for a pop of green, and a crispy crown of French-fried onions. Whether you’re feeding a weeknight crowd, bringing a side dish to the holiday table, or craving a big forkful of comfort, Monterey spaghetti delivers a heap of melty goodness.
Ingredients for Monterey Spaghetti
- Spaghetti: Regular spaghetti works great here, but breaking it into shorter lengths makes it easier to stir into the creamy base, and helps it bake evenly. Shorter noodles and smaller pasta shapes offer a better bite in casseroles.
- Large egg: The egg helps hold everything together as it bakes and adds richness without extra fat. Beat it well before adding the other ingredients.
- Sour cream: Sour cream lends tanginess, smooth texture and just enough acidity to balance the cheeses. Full-fat or light sour cream both work—just avoid fat-free sour cream, which may get watery.
- Grated Parmesan cheese: Parmesan adds sharp, salty depth that enhances the Monterey Jack without overpowering it. For best results, choose freshly grated Parmesan or authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano. The U.S. versions labeled “Parmesan” are milder, but still totally usable.
- Garlic powder: Just a touch of garlic powder gives the casserole warmth and savory depth. It’s subtle, but rounds out the flavor profile so you don’t need extra seasoning.
- Shredded Monterey Jack cheese: Monterey Jack is one of the best melting cheeses with a mild flavor. It melts like mozzarella, but has a bit more character.
- Frozen chopped spinach: Chopped spinach adds color, nutrients (including iron and vitamin A), and just the right amount of texture. Make sure it’s well-drained to avoid a watery sauce; press out any excess liquid with a clean towel or paper towels.
- French-fried onions: These give crunch, flavor, and a signature golden finish. Half goes into the casserole for extra oniony goodness, while the rest is sprinkled on top at the end for crispy drama. Don’t worry about making them yourself; the canned kind has a cult following for a reason.
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26 Cast-Iron Bread Recipes
The humble cast-iron skillet is also one of the most formidable kitchen tools. Its excellent heat retention is perfect for anything that needs a hard sear or golden brown color. It catalyzes a perfectly seared steak, an authentic deep-dish pizza and a beautiful English fry-up. But have you tried all the genius cast-iron bread recipes yet?
Cast-iron pans are excellent for quick bread and yeast bread recipes alike. The high-heat material ensures a crispy outer crust while the inner crumb stays soft and tender—aka the characteristics of the perfect loaf. Ready to try it for yourself? We gathered all our favorite sweet and savory bread recipes that bake in a cast-iron skillet, from cinnamon rolls and banana bread to cheesy bread loaves and cornbread recipes.
Before baking, make sure your cast-iron pan is well-seasoned and ready to go. Some recipes require you to preheat the pan, so read through the directions before breaking out the flour. Anyone who loves cast-iron cooking will love baking too!
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Mini Barbecue Meat Loaves
Cheesy, tangy, and super juicy, these mini loaves are a total treat.
For a fun play on the classic meat loaf, try our mini barbecue meat loaves. The robust flavor in these stands up well to small, individual portions, with every bite offering a sweet barbecue tang. And for another layer of flavor, each mini barbecue meat loaf is smothered in cheese (and you can’t go wrong with cozy cheddar cheese recipes!).
Both adults and children love meat loaf recipes, and these cute loaves are especially kid friendly. The little ones can even help fill the muffin tin with the ground beef filling!
Ingredients for Mini Barbecue Meat Loaf
- Stuffing mix: Many meat loaf recipes use bread crumbs to keep the loaf moist. Here, we use stuffing mix for a bit more texture and flavor.
- Barbecue sauce: You can’t have barbecue meat loaf without the barbecue sauce! Use a homemade barbecue sauce recipe, or pick your favorite store-bought barbecue brand.
- Ground beef: For moist, tender meat loaves, avoid leaner ground beef, and opt for an 80/20 ratio instead. This will keep your mini loaves nice and juicy.
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Seasonal Flavors: Easy Fall Recipes for Every Occasion
Make the most of the season’s hearty produce and spicy flavors with our fall dinners, appetizers, desserts and much more.
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Sheet-Pan Sausage and Veggies
This sheet-pan sausage and veggies recipe gets food on the table fast when you’re in a hurry or if you’re tired and don’t want to deal with lots of cooking. It’s a variation on dump-style meals where you dump all the ingredients into a skillet or slow cooker, only in this case you’re using a sheet pan.
Sheet-pan meals have become so common that you can find a recipe for just about any protein and vegetable mixture. This sheet-pan smoked sausage and veggies recipe uses smoked sausage along with eight different vegetables and Greek vinaigrette to create a satisfying meal, and it’s very easy to modify. Substitute vegetables, leave out some veggies while doubling the amounts of others, or change the type of sausage meat you use; this sausage and veggie sheet-pan recipe is one that you can tailor to your tastes.
Sheet-Pan Sausage and Veggies Ingredients
- Smoked sausage: Smoked sausage is already cooked, but you still want to cook it to ensure it’s at a safe internal temperature and to brown the outside. If you like pork sausage, by the way, you may like some of these other recipes with sausage.
- Vegetables: Brussels sprouts, sweet onion, yellow summer squash, zucchini, yellow and green peppers, tomato and mushrooms all sweeten and soften as they cook. Their flavors and texture blend well with the savory sausage.
- Greek vinaigrette: Greek vinaigrette usually contains red wine vinegar, olive oil, oregano and salt. All these flavors complement the sheet-pan veggies and sausage, giving the final dish a sharp note to counter the mild, warm flavors of the other cooked ingredients.
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The Best Slow-Cooker Recipes of 2024
For out-of-this-world pork chops, soup and pot roast, grab your favorite kitchen appliance! Here’s a look at our most popular slow-cooker recipes from 2024.
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Slow-Cooker Southwest Chicken
This recipe for slow-cooker southwestern chicken will rescue you when you don’t feel like working over a hot stove—especially when you keep these ingredients stocked in the pantry or freezer. Dump canned black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chicken, spices and broth in a slow cooker, and let the appliance go for a few hours on the countertop. When it’s ready, you’ll have a filling one-pot meal to serve over hot rice or to stuff inside tortillas for quesadillas or burritos. Plus, it’s easy to customize crockpot southwestern chicken for a new dish every time; just use different beans, extra vegetables, mild or spicy salsa and your favorite toppings.
Ingredients for Slow-Cooker Southwest Chicken
- Black beans: Canned black beans bulk up this dish and provide plenty of healthy protein.
- Tomatoes with diced chilies: Look for brands like Ro-Tel on the shelf next to the canned tomatoes or southwestern and Mexican ingredients. They’re available in mild or spicy versions.
- Chicken: One half-pound chicken breast is all you need for this recipe. To easily debone chicken breasts, all you need is a sharp knife and a cutting board.
- Salsa: Choose your favorite variety and spice level of jarred salsa. You can also use a freezer salsa made from your garden’s fresh veggies.
- Corn: Frozen or canned corn is the easiest option here. You can also slice the kernels from leftover corn on the cob and add them to the slow cooker.
- Chicken broth: Crockpot southwestern chicken is even better when you use your own homemade chicken broth. You can also use any of the best store-bought chicken broth brands.
- Hot cooked rice: Pick your preferred type of rice to serve with this dish, like quick-cooking jasmine or nutty, healthful brown rice. To save time, you can freeze cooked rice in advance and then just heat it up in the microwave.
- Spices: Add dried parsley, cumin and pepper to complement the salsa flavors in this dish.
- Garnishes: Lime wedges and chopped cilantro leaves are just some optional ideas for garnishes.
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