How to Make Copycat Texas Roadhouse Corn

When I was a kid (and still today) – there’s nothing I love more than a baked potato with butter and corn! This Texas Roadhouse buttered corn recipe is a perfect pairing to top the signature Texas Roadhouse Baked Potatoes (p.s. it’s no ordinary baked tater) and a ribeye steak with Roadhouse Steak Seasoning or BBQ Ribs.

1. MELT butter over medium heat in a sauce pan. Add half and half and sugar. Whisk together. 
2. ADD in frozen corn and stir to coat it in the melted butter. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the corn is heated through.
3. STIR in salt and black pepper.
4. SERVE – Once everything is well mixed and heated, remove from the heat and serve immediately. Sprinkle with parsley to get fancy!

Supplies Used

• Whisk – you gotta have a good whisk in the kitchen and I like these silicone whisks
• Sauce Pan – I’m pretty loyal to my HexClad because they are so great! Cook evenly and easy cleanup!

How to Store, Reheat & Make Ahead

• Store leftovers in an airtight storage container in the fridge for up to 5 days
• Reheat in microwave for 45-60 seconds
• When you’re ready to serve, reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of half and half if needed to bring back the creamy texture.
• This corn freezes well also. Use airtight container and freeze up to a month.

More Texas Roadhouse Recipes

• Texas Roadhouse Beef Tips
• Texas Roadhouse Salmon
• Texas Roadhouse Herb Crusted Chicken

More Steakhouse Side Dish Recipes

• Texas Roadhouse Rice
• Texas Roadhouse Green Beans
• Longhorn Steakhouse Broccoli

When I was on the Carnival Victory – I did the Chef’s Table and actually got to make this Warm Chocolate Melting Cake with one of the pastry chefs. That dinner – man – still thinking about it! The food on the ship was really great across the board – I loved it! (Update: I’ve sailed Norwegian & Celebrity since and Carnival still has the best food.)

Ingredients for Carnival Cruise Line Chocolate Melting Cake

This recipe is so easy, I couldn’t believe it when I found out what was in it – every ingredient is simple and already in my pantry. Here’s all that you’ll need for this amazing warm melting cake.

• Semi-Sweet Chocolate – you can use chocolate chips or “baking” chocolate – either works
• Butter – unsalted or salted butter works in this recipe – they told us unsalted but I love a touch of salt in my desserts
• Eggs – large eggs at room temperature work best
• Sugar – white sugar is all you need for this
• Flour – all purpose flour is good for this

How do you make Warm Carnival Chocolate Melting Cake? 

My favorite part about making this dish was how easy it was! Everybody in my group was shy (not me) and I jumped up to volunteer and we whipped it up in minutes. Plus – this makes an excellent date night dessert!!! Feels fancy!

• MELT the chocolate and butter in microwave at 30 seconds at a time and stir until melted (about 2 minutes) 
• IN A SEPARATE BOWL, mix eggs and sugar with a mixer on low for 1-2 minutes
• ADD flour and mix for another minute
• ADD the egg mix to the melted chocolate and mix
• POUR the batter in two greased ramekins
• SET ramekins in rimmed baking pan with 1/4” water in bottom of pan
• BAKE in the oven at 390°F for 23 minutes
• ALTERNATIVE: You can bake straight on the oven racks – no water bath – for 14 minutes. 
• PLUS UP: Everybody on the cruise said to ask for a spoonful of peanut butter on top when they served it. It melted in with the chocolate and was amazing!

Supplies Used

• Ramekins are the most important cooking tool for this recipe!
• Spatula – these are always helpful for when pouring batter into a ramekin!
• Hand Mixer – this hand mixer is so helpful for making sure your batter is mixed up quickly.

Chocolate Cake Recipe Variations

There are many different ways that you can top this desert tastes delicious! You can have this with:

• Powdered Sugar – I felt like powdered sugar was really enough – let the chocolate shine!
• Whipped Cream – I also have had it with whipped cream – so yummy!
• Peanut Butter – this was the word on the ship – everybody said “have you had it with peanut butter?”
• Ice Cream – ooooh pure vanilla bean ice cream is delicious on this dessert
• Fruit – like strawberries or raspberries – with the powdered sugar or whipped cream!!! Yes!

Tips, Tricks & FAQs

• How many does this serve? I cut the original recipe for Carnival Cruise’s Warm Chocolate Melting Cake down to make it for two. I mean – it’s such an easy dessert to make. Individual chocolate melting cakes are perfect for date night! but you could definitely double or triple if you’re making this for the whole fam!
• What kind of chocolate is in Warm Chocolate Melting Cake? The initial recipe called for Semi Sweet and Sweet Chocolate. I used a combination of Baking Chocolate – Bakers Brand has semi-sweet and German chocolate.
• Can I freeze the batter or the baked cakes? You can freeze the unbaked batter in the ramekins for up to a month, but it’s not recommended to freeze the baked cakes because then the molten center will set and it won’t become gooey again.
• Can I make this gluten-free? Yes, using a 1 to 1 gluten-free flour blend could be used instead without drastically changing the texture!

Be sure to check out all the amazing food I had on the cruise! And if you’re looking for other super simple desserts – I’ve got you covered there too!

More Delicious Desserts for Two

• Mini Blackberry Cobbler
• Mini Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding
• Mini Peach Cobbler

Ingredients for Fried Rice

Here’s all that you’ll need to make PF Chang’s Fried Rice:

• Jasmine Rice – you can use regular white rice but PF Chang’s uses Jasmine
• Chicken Broth  – water will also work, it just won’t have as much flavor
• Sesame Oil – a little of this goes a long way but it adds so much richness – do not miss it!
• Eggs – can’t have fried rice without scrambled eggs
• Veggies – Shoestring Carrots, Frozen Snap Peas, Sliced Green Onion, Fresh Bean Sprouts
• Seasonings – Soy Sauce, Ground Mustard, Minced Ginger, Minced Garlic, Molasses

How to make PF Chang’s Fried Rice?

This Copycat PF Chang’s Fried Rice Recipe is surprisingly easy! The most time consuming thing is cooking your rice the day before!

• HEAT chicken broth (or water) in sauce pan to boiling
• ADD rice and turn down to simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is gone and rice has a fluffy texture
• WHILE rice is cooking, whisk together soy sauce, mustard, ginger, garlic and molasses and set aside
• ONCE rice is ready remove from heat
• PLACE stir fry pan on heat and add 1 tsp of sesame oil
• CRACK eggs into pan and scramble in pan
• ONCE eggs are scrambled, add 1 tsp sesame oil to pan
• ADD vegetables like carrots, green onion, peas and bean sprouts – stir fry for 3-4 minutes
• ADD remaining tsp of sesame oil and rice and stir fry for 3-4 minutes
• SPREAD rice around pan – up around sides – so rice is spread out as much as possible
• ADD soy sauce mixture and stir fry additional 3-4 minutes
• SERVE and top with green onions

Supplies Used

• Chef’s Knife – this recipe has a lot of things that we need to cut up into small pieces and this knife is perfect. It’s my favorite in the kitchen!
• Stir Fry Pan (Wok) – this pan is my favorite for when it comes to cooking fried rice. It’s amazing!

Tips, Tricks & FAQs

• How long will fried rice last in the fridge or freezer? You can definitely freeze your leftover fried rice in an airtight container! That’s actually what I did! I portioned it out and put one in the fridge for lunch and one in the freezer for another day. I end up getting a little bank of delicious leftovers that I can grab and go for lunch whenever I need it. In the fridge – these will last 3-4 days.
• Can fried rice be reheated? Definitely – I just reheat in the microwave for 1:30-2 minutes or if you’re feeling fancy – you can re-fry the fried rice! Just throw it in a hot skillet for five minutes.
• How to serve PF Chang’s fried rice? I love this PF Changs Fried Rice recipe because you could easily add a protein to it like grilled chicken, steak, pork or shrimp – or just enjoy it on it’s own. It’s full of veggies like carrots, peas, bean sprouts and scallions. You could even throw in broccoli florets, zucchini or mushrooms to make it more filling. Be sure to use FRESH bean sprouts vs. canned. I used canned the first time and didn’t like them. If you want more protein without adding meat – you could add another egg or two when you scramble them at the beginning!
• Can I make this gluten free? Definitely! Just swap the soy sauce for GF tamari and double check your chicken broth – some brands will sneak in gluten as a thickener!

Other great Chinese takeout recipes

• Panda Express Broccoli Beef Recipe
• Panera Teriyaki Chicken & Broccoli Bowl Recipe
• PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps Recipe
• Frozen Potstickers in the Air Fryer
• Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice

More Delicious Rice Recipes

• One Pot Spanish Rice & Beans
• Copycat Popeye’s Red Beans & Rice
• Cheesy Mexican Rice

COPYCAT SECRETS UNCOVERED!

Don’t miss these tips to be sure your Mexican Pizza is identical to Taco Bell:

• Use The Seasoning Mix
  • Taco Bell sells their seasoning in packets that you can buy at most grocery stores. It’s worth it to find the seasoning so that we can get the most authentic Taco Bell flavor!
• Layer in the Right Order
  • The order you layer things before air frying might not seem important but the truth is, Taco Bell has MASTERED the way that the Mexican Pizza should be layered to prevent sogginess. The order is tortilla, beans, meat, another tortilla, sauce, then cheese.

How to make Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza in the Air Fryer

Once you have your taco meat cooked, this only takes a couple of minutes to put together. It’s great if you’ve got a busy family – they can all make their own when it works for them!

1. BROWN ground beef and add taco seasoning in a skillet over medium heat. Prepare according to package instructions. Or you can use leftover taco meat!
2. SPRAY tortillas with nonstick cooking spray. Place a butter knife on top of tortillas while air frying to prevent them from flying around and burning. Air fry each tortilla individually at 370ºF for 2 minutes. Flip and cook 2 min. more.
   • Use potholder to remove knife, it will be hot! You can probably do 2 at a time depending on size of your air fryer basket. Some overlap is ok.
3. MIX together salsa and taco sauce in a small bowl and set aside (you can also use enchilada sauce if you’d rather)
4. ONCE all tortillas are prepped, begin assembling pizzas. If your air fryer tray is not flat – go ahead and remove it and just place the pizza on the bottom of the air fryer basket.
5. PLACE one tortilla on a cutting board. Spread 1/3 cup refried beans on tortilla then transfer to air fryer basket. Top beans with 1/2 cup ground beef mixture. Place second tortilla on top. Spread 1/4 cup salsa mixture generously on top of tortilla. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
6. AIR FRY at 370ºF for 3 minutes. Use a spatula to remove and transfer to plate or cutting board. Slice into 4 portions. Top with diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, green onions and sour cream.

Supplies Used

• Non-Stick Fry Pan – this Caraway ceramic pan is my absolute favorite in the kitchen! The non-stick surface makes it a breeze to clean and it works on every type of stovetop!
• Pizza Cutter – my favorite cutter for all things pizza!

Tips, Tricks & FAQs

• How do you store and reheat leftover Mexican pizza? Store leftovers in an airtight container or ziploc bag in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 300º for 4-5 minutes. 
  • You’ll want to remove the lettuce and add fresh.
  • If your air fryer tray is not flat, just remove it and reheat on the bottom of the basket.
• How can I add more spice to this Taco Bell Mexican Pizza recipe? You can make your own taco seasoning with cumin, garlic, chili powder and more or you can add chili powder and jalapenos to your seasoned ground beef for your own spice level.
• Can I customize the toppings? That’s the best part about making this at home! You can add all the toppings you want like: black olives, guacamole, or jalapenos. Or you can leave off anything you’re not a fan of, like tomatoes or lettuce.

Delicious Taco Bell Recipes

• Taco Bell Meximelt
• Breakfast Crunchwrap
• Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes

More Air Fryer Pizza Recipes

• Texas Toast Air Fryer Pizza
• Naan Pizza in the Air Fryer
• Air Fryer Pizza Bagels

COPYCAT SECRETS UNCOVERED!

Don’t miss these tips to be sure your Mac & Cheese is identical to Mary Mac’s Tea Room:

• The Secret Ingredient
  • The real secret to getting the delicious texture on this macaroni and cheese is the evaporated milk. Regular milk won’t give you the same texture. If you don’t have any evaporated milk you can use:
    • heavy cream (1 cup for 1 cup)
    • a combo of whole milk & half and half (1/2 cup of each = 1 cup EM)
    • milk with butter added to to it (3/4 cup milk + 1/4 cup butter = 1 cup EM)
• Create Layers
  • Don’t stir the dish up. Create layers because this will give you that classic baked casserole! Noodles, milk mixture, cheese, repeat!
• Finish with Paprika
  • I never would’ve thought about adding paprika to my mac & cheese but now that I’ve tried it, I’m never going back!

• Eggs
• Evaporated Milk – this is the secret!
• Salt & White Pepper
• Granulated Sugar
• Salted Butter
• Hot Sauce
• Cooked Elbow Pasta
• Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese – you can use any variety of cheddar you like – sharp cheddar is my favorite for mac & cheese
  • I suggest you forgo the pre-shredded cheese and shred your own – I swear that you won’t regret it!
• Paprika

Supplies Used

• Rotary Cheese Grater – with all the cheese that we have to grate for the recipe, I recommend getting something like this rotary grater! it’ll save you time in the long run and freshly grated cheese is always a better taste and bang for your buck!
• Baking Dish – these dishes are perfect for making any casserole that you think of, especially this copycat macaroni and cheese!

How do you make homemade mac and cheese from scratch?

This easy oven baked macaroni and cheese isn’t a huge Pinterest hit for no reason! It’s super easy to make and perfect for the holidays! (And it goes great with the Mary Macs Tomato Casserole!)

• PREHEAT oven to 350º
• COOK macaroni according to package directions.
• SPRAY baking dish with non-stick spray
  • TIP: I used 7″x9″ dish – feel free to double if you’re making for a crowd!
• IN LARGE BOWL, whisk the eggs. Add evaporated milk, salt, pepper, sugar, butter and hot sauce to eggs and whisk to combine.
• SPREAD half of cooked macaroni in the baking dish
• POUR half of the milk mixture on top of the noodles 
• SPREAD half of the cheese sauce mixture on top. 
• REPEAT the layers of noodles, milk and cheese – ending with the cheese. 
• SPRINKLE paprika over the cheese and bake at 350º for 35 minutes until set. 

FAQs

• Can I make this ahead of time? Yes, assemble the dish, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for up to a day. You might need to add a few extra minutes to the back time because it’ll be cold.
• Can I freeze this baked mac and cheese? You can, but since this is made with an egg-based mixture rather than a roux it’ll be a little softer once it thaws.
• Why is my mac and cheese watery? Usually this means that your dish needs more time in the oven. The egg and the evaporated milk mixture needs to fully set so make sure that you don’t pull it out too early.
• How do you store and reheat leftover macaroni & cheese? Store leftovers in an airtight container (I like these glass storage ones) in the fridge for up to a week. You can also store in the freezer up to three months. Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. 

Mary Mac’s Tea Room Recipes

I’ve fallen in love with my cookbook and have learned so many new recipes – the #1 is Mary Mac’s Tomato Pie recipe. My personal favorite was their Chicken Fried Chicken though – it’s so delicious! And you can’t go wrong with homemade fresh creamed corn – you’ll never eat the canned again. 

What goes with Oven Baked Macaroni and Cheese?

• Air Fryer Steak & Asparagus
• Apple & Sage Turkey Breast
• Whole Chicken in a Crock Pot

 COPYCAT SECRETS UNCOVERED!

These are the reasons these taste JUST LIKE Texas Roadhouse! Don’t miss these tips to be sure your tater skins are identical to Texas Roadhouse:

• It’s all about the bacon fat! Now if you’re using pre-cooked bacon, you can actually buy clarified bacon fat. It’s called Bacon Up and it’s amazing! So much flavor!
• Seasoning the outside of the potato skins with bacon fat and coarse sea salt is what makes them just like Texas Roadhouse!
  • Why bacon fat? Bacon fat adds even more flavor while creating that same crispy restaurant-style exterior.
• Using giant Russet potatoes is another key – Roadhouse is just dividing up their big ‘taters into wedges for your favorite Tater Skins!
  • Plus – their Tater Skins are WEDGES which means you get more crispy skin in every bite

How to make Texas Roadhouse Tater Skins

The first step to these Texas Roadhouse Potato Skins is making your baked potatoes just like Texas Roadhouse! Then, you’ll cut them into wedges and top them with cheese, bacon, sour cream and green onions – tasty! These make a fun side dish for any grilled chicken or steak dinner!

1. COOK bacon in your preferred method – be sure to reserve bacon fat! Drain bacon and crumble. Set aside. Preheat oven to 425º.
2. WASH outside of each potato and pat dry and poke with a paring knife.
3. RUB reserved bacon fat over the entire potato and season all sides with coarse sea salt.
4. BAKE potatoes on rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment and on a baking rack for about 60 minutes, or until soft and fork-tender.
   • You can air fry for 25 minutes at 400º instead to make them a little quicker.
5. COOL potatoes, slice in half lengthwise and then again so you have 8 quarters total.
6. CUT out about half of the insides of potatoes delicately (save that part of the inside of the potato for mashed potatoes!)
   • Don’t overscoop! Be sure to leave a ridge around the edges because you still want some of the fluffy potato in there!
7. LOWER oven heat to 375º and re-line cookie sheet with parchment paper and a cooking rack. Lay potatoes skin side down on cookie sheet and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Bake for 10 minutes.
   • You can also air fry at 350º for 3-5 minutes to melt the cheese instead if you’d like.
8. PLATE potato skins, top with crumbled bacon bits, sour cream and green onions
   • I like to sprinkle with some of my favorite SPG seasoning but you can add what you like – Lawry’s or just a sprinkle of coarse ground black pepper

Supplies Used

• I can’t even tell you how many times a week I use these rimmed baking sheets! They’re so handy – especially when you line with Parchment Paper before you bake – easy clean up! The baking rack helps keep all sides of the skin crispy!
• A simple paring knife is also handy for removing the fluffy part of the baked potatoes.

How to Store & Reheat

• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days
• Reheat in air fryer for 6 minutes or in the microwave for 45 seconds
• For best texture, reheat in the air fryer to keep the outside crispy

More Texas Roadhouse Side Dish Recipes

• Texas Roadhouse Chili
• Texas Roadhouse Green Beans
• Texas Roadhouse Rice

More Potato Recipes

• Traeger Herb Roasted Potatoes
• Air Fryer Potato Skins
• Air Fryer Potato Slices

How to make Chili’s Ancho Salmon (in 15 minutes!!)

I love how QUICK this dinner is – fridge to plate in 15 minutes! Get the salmon in the oven and make the sauces while it bakes. Also – with the sauces – it’s really nice because family can add them or not – it’s not baked in – which is great for picky eaters.

1. PREHEAT oven to 375º.
2. SEASON salmon with salt, pepper and garlic.
3. ROAST salmon for 12-15 minutes. Internal temperature can be measured with instant read thermometer to 130º. It varies depending on how thick your salmon is. 
4. TOAST pine nuts in a small skillet over medium high heat for 2-3 minutes until they turn golden brown.
5. BLEND together all ingredients for Cilantro Pesto in a mini-food processor. Spoon into bowl and set aside.
6. STIR together all ingredients for Ancho-Chile Sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.
7. PULL salmon at 130-135º internal temperature and plate skin-side down. Drizzle Pesto & Chile Sauce over salmon and serve with Mexican rice and broccoli.

AS SEEN ON THE HUSSY

Mini Food Processor

This mini food processor is the best kitchen tool! It’s really great for making sauces – like the pesto for this recipe – compound butters, flavored cream cheeses and more! It’s small and dishwasher safe too!

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Supplies Used

• Rimmed Baking Sheet – Parchment Paper – Baking Rack – I feel like I use this combo at least 3x a week! Links to my favorites. It just makes roasting and baking so much easier! I use the rack anytime I’m making chicken, fish, chops – just so all sides are evenly cooked.
• Mini Food Processor – this is a kitchen ESSENTIAL – it’s so handy for this pesto but also for quick flavored butters or cream cheese

How to Store & Reheat

• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days
• Reheat in microwave for 60 seconds
• Freezing leftover salmon is fine. Store in air-tight container and freeze for up to 3 months.

More Chili’s Copycat Recipes

• Chili’s Fajitas
• Chili’s Southwestern Egg Rolls (omg – so good!)
• Chili’s Margarita Chicken

More Salmon Recipes

• Longhorn Steakhouse Salmon
• Red Lobster Salmon New Orleans
• Air Fryer Stuffed Salmon

What is Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Butter made of?

The ingredients are super simple and you likely already have them on hand:

• Butter – I like to use salted butter
• Cinnamon – I prefer Saigon Cinnamon – I think it has the best flavor in dishes
• Powdered Sugar
• Honey – Did you know using local honey (from your own area) can help bolster your immune system? Something about the bees and the pollen – I’m still learning but I love this!

Supplies Used

• Glass Jars – these jars are perfect for putting your finished butter in!
• Hand Mixer – this hand mixer is so helpful for making sure your butter has the perfect airy texture!
• Silicone Spatula – I have a cup full of silicone spatulas and these are my favorite that would be perfect for a recipe like this one!

How do you make Cinnamon Butter?

It’s very easy to make – the longest part of the job is just letting the butter soften!

1. SOFTEN the butter – let the room do the work for you! Be sure to let it soften at room temperature. Do NOT use the microwave! It will liquify and mess with the consistency. Patience is a virtue with this one.
2. MIX softened butter, cinnamon, powdered sugar and honey in a large bowl.
3. USING a rubber spatula or a hand mixer – mix and mash all the ingredients together
4. SPOON into an air tight container or you can spoon it onto plastic wrap and roll into a log. Then you can twist the ends and store in the refrigerator.

FAQs

• Does Texas Roadhouse cinnamon butter need to be refrigerated? Does honey butter go bad? You can leave it out for 3-5 days. This will ensure it stays soft and spreadable. If you’re not going to use it up by then – place the extra in container and pop it in the fridge until ready to use.
• How do you store Texas Roadhouse Honey Butter? Store it in an airtight container.
• What’s the best butter to use in Roadhouse Butter? Be sure to use a high quality salted butter – I prefer Land o’Lakes!
• Is this Texas Roadhouse cinnamon butter recipe gluten-free? It can be but not always. The butter and honey are safe – but it depends on the powdered sugar and cinnamon you use. Be sure to check the labels if you’re gluten-sensitive.
• Is Texas Roadhouse butter keto-friendly? Nope. Not in the slightest! It’s got honey and powdered sugar.
• Can you freeze cinnamon honey butter? Yes! Make this up ahead of time and make a log of it and wrap in plastic wrap and then put in a freezer safe container.

What to serve with Texas Roadhouse Butter?

Well – obviously the rolls are the best! And you can use it on banana bread, bagels, muffins and more! Here are some other dishes that go great with this Texas Roadhouse butter recipe:

• Texas Roadhouse Steak Seasoning
• Air Fryer Steak & Asparagus
• Smoked Green Beans with Bacon

What to serve with Texas Roadhouse Butter?

• Air Fryer French Toast
• Copycat Ruby Slipper Buttermilk Biscuits
• Ocean Spray Cranberry Bread

Serving this for Thanksgiving Dinner?

Here’s some more dishes to serve alongside it:

• Spiral Smoked Ham
• Traeger Smoked Turkey
• Mom’s Secret Ingredient Pumpkin Pie