Try These Panera Copycat Recipes To Enjoy at Home

Asian Chicken Salads became a menu staple in the 1990s and continues to offer a delicious lunch or dinner entree.

Succulent chicken pairs with a zesty citrus dressing, crunchy wonton strips, and other fresh veggies for this recipe based on one of Panera Bread’s most popular menu items.

This is one of the most popular Panera salads, and it's easy to recreate!

Paninis provide a delicious lunch dish, whether you eat a full sandwich or opt to pair a portion with a yummy cup of soup.

This recipe takes direct inspiration from the Turkey Bacon Bravo at Panera Bread.

Take this copycat to another level with fresh-baked focaccia bread and smoked gouda cheese.

Baked potato soup serves as one of my favorite comfort food dishes.

I thought nobody did soup better than Panera Bread until I came across this copycat Panera recipe.

Enjoy this rich and velvety potato soup topped with delicious embellishments like chives, bacon bits, or shredded cheddar cheese for added flavor.

Decadent bear claws taste wonderful after a light and delicious lunch.

While this may seem like something left to a professional baker, this copycat Panera recipe made it feel like I could make homemade bear claws.

Use frozen puff pastry to accelerate the process of baking this beloved treat at home.

Everyone loves blueberry muffins, but I have been searching for a copycat Panera recipe specifically.

These moist baked goods remain fluffy with plump, suspended berries within.

A crisp topping makes this a memorable blueberry muffin recipe I return to again and again.

This is one of my favorite Panera breakfasts on the go!

If there aren’t any blueberry muffins available for an early morning indulgence, a blueberry scone is my next go-to.

Scones provide a much different texture than muffins, with a drier and more crumbly texture.

This copycat Panera recipe delivers dependable scones based on the irresistible recipe at this fast-casual restaurant.

Broccoli cheddar soup is one of my favorite menu items at Panera Bread.

This rich and smooth soup acts as the perfect comfort food on a cold afternoon.

This copycat Panera recipe tastes the same but allows you to control the salt content and freshness of your own batch of broccoli cheddar soup.

There is nothing better than the smell of freshly-baked coffee cake filling your home.

Now you can replicate the soft and moist texture of Panera Bread’s delicious coffee cake with this copycat recipe.

The signature crumble topping of coffee cake reaches a new level with this delicious and simple copycat Panera recipe.

If it’s really time to eat your feelings, there is nothing better for me than Panera Bread’s cinnamon rolls.

These over-the-top sticky buns ooze with tart cream cheese frosting and are packed with cinnamon flavor.

Achieve the signature Panera Bread cinnamon roll experience by always enjoying these pastries when they are warm and gooey.

It’s always a tough decision for me to choose between chicken and wild rice soup and broccoli cheese at Panera Bread.

When you make it at home, you can enjoy your fill of both tasty copycat Panera recipes!

This hearty chicken and wild rice soup provides a satisfying and creamy soup worthy of a side dish or main entree.

Everybody loves a creamy tomato soup, especially if it tastes like the perfect version served at Panera Bread.

This copycat Panera recipe evokes all the childhood memories with a more sophisticated, healthier spin.

I like how Jessica points out that you should use canned San Marzano tomatoes for a terrific tomato flavor that is closest to Panera Bread flavors.

The Fuji Apple Chicken Salad remains one of the best menu standbys at Panera Bread.

This salad combines a vast array of flavors and textures for a balanced bite.

While the chain locations use dried apples instead of fresh, you can decide the level of apple flavor you want to achieve in this copycat Panera recipe.

This creamy and flavorful Green Goddess dressing made me a believer in a different kind of Cobb salad.

Enjoy the combination of hearty, crunchy, and creamy ingredients within this tasty and well-balanced entree salad.

Optional pickled red onions continue to surprise with every bite of this Green Goddess Cobb Salad with Chicken.

A souffle you say? I’m telling you, anyone can achieve this Panera copycat recipe for a ham and swiss souffle.

Grab frozen puff pastry to whip up this recipe as a show-stopping brunch or baby shower menu item.

If you’re not a Swiss cheese lover, try Manchego, Monterey, Colby, or Havarti cheeses for great results.

Is there anything more classic than chicken noodle soup?

When I was looking for a no-fail chicken noodle soup recipe, I checked first for a Panera copycat recipe. 

Experiment with this recipe by adding different types of pasta, from penne to macaroni or even shells.

Most grocery stores sell fresh pappardelle too for an authentic appearance and flavor.

Also called “monster cookies” these signature Panera Bread cookies give indecisive people with a sweet tooth everything they could want.

Toss chocolate chips, oatmeal, raisins, and more of your favorite cookie ingredients into this delicious and versatile Panera copycat recipe for cookies.

If a decadent and creamy soup isn’t your speed, this lemon orzo soup provides a warm, comforting entree with a lighter finish.

The citrusy taste of this soup tastes beautiful as a refreshing starting course for an Easter dinner.

Orzo, a rice-shaped pasta, can be found at most mainstream grocery stores.

Another signature item on the Panera Bread menu I love to make at home is the Napa Almond Chicken Salad.

Chicken salad is one food I have been toying with the recipe for ages, but this copycat Panera recipe answered all of my questions!

Bite into juicy grapes and more uncommon ingredients like mustard powder and crushed rosemary.

When I go to Panera Bread, it is hard for me to resist a side dish of their rich mac and cheese - it's my favorite chain restaurant mac and cheese.

Now I can replicate the creamy, decadent goodness with this successful Panera copycat recipe.

Dijon mustard provides an additional layer of flavor all of my previous macaroni and cheese experiments have been missing.

Autumn Squash Soup only appears on a seasonal menu at Panera Bread, but you can make this copycat Panera recipe year-round.

Pureed pumpkin, butternut squash, and carrots build a sweet and hearty soup base, balanced with autumnal baking spices like nutmeg and cayenne pepper.

Like the above chicken salad sandwich, this Panera copycat recipe gave me exactly what I had been searching for!

Mix together this tuna salad sandwich recipe if you enjoy the specific flavors of the Panera Bread tuna salad.

Like the Napa Almond Chicken Salad, Dijon mustard provides some of the signature flavors in this recipe.

Herbaceous focaccia ranks as one of the simplest fresh breads to bake at home.

This Panera copycat recipe pairs beautifully with one of the aforementioned recipes on this list, the Bacon Turkey Bravo!

If you have never baked bread before, I find focaccia is one of the friendliest recipes for beginners.

Panera’s hearty and slightly spicy black bean soup remains the favorite among my vegan and vegetarian friends when we visit Panera Bread.

The juice of an entire lime provides a zesty balance with the hearty black beans.

Red pepper flakes bring the heat in this copycat Panera recipe.

It’s simple to recreate the tasty Greek salad from Panera Bread.

Authentic ingredients like kalamata olives, pepperoncini, and feta cheese combine with red onion and tomatoes for a refreshing and flavor-packed salad.

This recipe includes a bold salad dressing with red wine vinegar, ground mustard, and herbs like oregano, thyme, and rosemary.

Another seasonal menu favorite, these copycat pumpkin muffins deliver fall vibes anytime.

The iconic crumb topping on Panera Bread’s pumpkin muffins is my favorite part.

Luckily this copycat Panera recipe easily replicates that irresistible streusel.

Break out your jumbo muffin pan with this recipe and achieve both the taste and size of Panera Bread muffins.

This straightforward recipe helps you duplicate the yummy roasted turkey & avocado BLT at home.

Sourdough bread serves as the key to making this a copycat Panera recipe.

Thick-sliced bacon pairs with whatever turkey you have on hand, from Thanksgiving leftovers to deli turkey. 

Like the ham and swiss souffle above, this spinach and egg version delivers an elegant entree for breakfast and brunch.

Frozen puff pastry makes this copycat Panera recipe easier than ever.

Making puff pastry homemade is a labor-intensive and extremely delicate process and is not recommended to do at home unless you have baking experience.

The vibrant strawberry poppyseed salad pops up for the summer season at Panera Bread.

This salad feels like an entire lush farmer’s market tumbled onto the plate.

Lucky for you, this effect is even more successful at home!

This copycat Panera recipe also includes step-by-step instructions to duplicate the creamy poppyseed dressing.

It’s hard to believe a fast-casual chain restaurant like Panera Bread can whip up something as elegant as a watermelon mint salad with feta cheese.

But this seasonal favorite refreshes the palates of its devotees every year.

Like the delicious strawberry poppyseed salad, this straightforward recipe is rewarding and tasty to prepare at home.

Panera Bread’s savory menu items are well documented, but their baked goods deserve their own applause.

Their lemon drop cookies remain a favorite of mine, with a burst of citrus flavor.

I was pleasantly surprised by how closely this copycat Panera recipe replicated the taste of one of my favorite Panera treats.

Healthy entrees piled into a bowl are the latest craze for mindful eating.

This quinoa broth bowl recipe packs several superfoods into one craveable copycat Panera recipe. 

Some of these ingredients may be more unfamiliar in your kitchen, as they were in mine.

This recipe uses kale, lentils, miso paste, and quinoa. Easily adapt this recipe for vegans and vegetarians.

I always reach for Panera’s teas to pair with my meal.

This copycat Panera green tea recipe may seem simple, but it requires specific brand-name products and potentially unfamiliar ingredients.

Look for papaya nectar and honeydew melon syrup for this recipe.

This vegan recipe ranks as one of the simplest recipes on this list, taking less than 10 minutes to make!

Homemade hummus serves as the base for this sandwich, with Mediterranean flavors like bell peppers, red onions, cucumbers, and tofu feta cheese joining the hummus spread.

Panera Bread provides the full spectrum of menu options, from the vegan veggie sandwich above to this juicy and meaty BBQ chicken salad.

Southwestern flavors reign in this entree salad, with corn and black beans, and crunchy french-fried onions.

Simply mix ranch dressing and BBQ sauce for this Panera copycat recipe’s salad dressing.

Devotees to Panera’s Tomato Basil Bread will enjoy learning that a reliable duplicate recipe exists for this niche product!

However, some ingredients you may not have at home will appear on this list, including tomato powder and sun-dried tomatoes.

If you’re ready for an adventure, I encourage you to try this Panera copycat recipe.

The steak & white cheddar panini ranks as one of my favorite sandwiches to pair with a Panera salad.

One of the richer and more decadent sandwiches available at Panera Bread, you can turn it into a way to use up leftovers at home.

Choose any well-melting cheese for this sandwich, like Monterey or fontina.

Panera Bread’s French onion soup is an elegant entree you can now successfully duplicate at home.

I love to serve this soup because it is a feast for the senses.

The deep aromas pair with the show-stopping visual of that charred crouton on top.

Eat this copycat Panera recipe and experience a wonderful contrast in textures too.

I can always count on Panera Bread to deliver a sandwich with a flavorful, gooey spread.

While it may seem unbelievable that the Internet can duplicate those delicious sauces, I’m here to tell you it is true!

Experiment with this copycat Panera recipe for the Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt for a yummy homemade version.