Panera Bread Copycat Recipes

Learn how to make your favorite Panera dishes in the comfort of your own kitchen with our collection of copycat recipes. Get the taste of Panera without leaving your house.

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Copycat Panera Soup Recipes

Panera’s soups are considered to be good because they use high-quality, fresh ingredients and have a variety of flavorful options to choose from. They also frequently rotate their soups, which means there’s always something new to try. Additionally, Panera is known for its commitment to using natural and simple ingredients, which can contribute to the taste and quality of its soups. What does that mean for you? It is easy to recreate many of Panera’s soups at home.

Panera Bread Baked Potato Soup
This popular menu item is known for its creamy, comforting texture and rich, savory flavor. It is made with real potatoes, bacon, and cheddar cheese, giving it a hearty and satisfying taste.
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Copycat Panera baked potato soup in two bowls.
Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup – Easy Copycat Recipe
If you enjoy broccoli is cooked to perfection, and the cheddar cheese gives it a nice smooth and creamy texture, making it a comforting and tasty option. It's a perfect option for lunch or dinner and can be paired with a sandwich or a salad.
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a bowl of homemade Panera broccoli cheddar cheese soup
Easy Copycat Panera Bread Tomato Soup Recipe
This creamy tomato soup tastes exactly like Panera's famous version! Made with simple ingredients, it's perfect with grilled cheese sandwiches.
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Two bowls of copycat Panera tomato soup.
Panera French Onion Soup
Panera's French Onion Soup is a classic menu item that is known for its rich and savory flavor. It is made with caramelized onions, a beef broth base, and a blend of seasonings and spices.
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Copycat Panera French onion soup in two bowls.
Panera Autumn Squash Soup – Easy Copycat Recipe
Panera's Autumn Squash Soup is a delicious seasonal favorite. Made with freshly roasted butternut squash, the soup is blended with sweet onions, garlic, and spices for an unbeatable flavor.
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two bowls of copycat Panera autumn squash soup.
Panera Turkey Chili Easy Copycat Recipe
Hearty turkey chili with beans, vegetables, and warm spices. Healthy alternative to beef chili that's perfect for meal prep!
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Copycat Panera turkey chili in three bowls.
Copycat Panera Black Bean Soup – Vegetarian Recipe
Hearty vegetarian black bean soup with vegetables and spices. This Panera copycat is healthy, filling, and perfect for any season!
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a bowl of homemade Panera black bean soup, a spoon, and half of a lemon

Panera Copycat Salads

Panera is known for its fresh and flavorful salads. They offer a variety of options, including classic Caesar, Greek, and Cobb salads, as well as seasonal options. They use fresh greens and a variety of toppings like fruits, nuts, and cheeses.

Many of their salads include a protein source, such as chicken, steak, or shrimp, which can make them a satisfying and filling meal option. They also offer a variety of dressings, including classic options like ranch and vinaigrette, as well as unique options like creamy avocado dressing or balsamic vinaigrette.

I love to make these for lunches and take them to work.

Panera BBQ Chicken Salad (Copycat Recipe)
Enjoy all the flavors of Panera's famous BBQ Chicken Salad at home with this spot-on copycat recipe featuring grilled chicken, zesty black bean corn salsa, crispy fried onions, and a double hit of BBQ flavor from both the creamy ranch dressing and tangy vinegar drizzle.
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overhead view of copycat Panera BBQ chicken salad and a fork on a napkin.
Panera Green Goddess Cobb Salad – Easy Copycat Recipe
Make Panera's famous Green Goddess Cobb Salad at home! Fresh greens, grilled chicken, pickled onions, and creamy herb dressing. Keto-friendly!
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Copycat Panera Bread chicken cobb salad and green goddess dressing.
Panera Fuji Apple Chicken Salad
A delicious salad loaded with seasoned chicken, crunchy mixed greens, tart red onions and tomatoes, sweet apple chips, crunchy toasted pecans, blue cheese, and the best apple vinaigrette.
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Overhead view of copycat Panera fuji apple salad in a bowl.
Copycat Panera Fuji Apple Salad Dressinh
A sweet-tangy vinaigrette with a creamy texture that perfectly mimics Panera's signature apple dressing using white balsamic and fresh Fuji apple juice
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Copycat Panera fuji apple salad dressing in a mason jar.
Panera Greek Salad
Enjoy this fresh copycat salad. You will have everything you need to make a delicious crisp salad. We even show you how to make the salad dressing.
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overhead view of copycat Panera Greek salad and dressing.

Copycat Panera Sandwiches

Try your hand at making Panera’s delicious sandwiches at home with our collection of copycat recipes. Get the taste of Panera without the restaurant prices.

Panera offers a wide variety of sandwiches, including classic options like the Turkey Breast & Avocado BLT, as well as unique options like the BBQ Pork Sandwich and the Smokehouse Turkey Panini. They use high-quality ingredients such as artisan breads, fresh meats and cheeses, and a variety of toppings and spreads. Many of their sandwiches include fresh greens and vegetables, which can make them a healthier option compared to traditional fast food sandwiches.

Panera Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt – Easy Copycat Recipe
Recreate Panera's famous sandwich at home! Black pepper focaccia with smoked chicken, avocado, peppers, gouda cheese, and creamy chipotle sauce.
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copycat Panera chipotle chicken avocado melt on parchment paper.
Panera Frontega Chicken Sandwich
This homemade version of Panera's beloved Frontega Chicken Sandwich combines smoky pulled chicken, crispy bacon, melty mozzarella, and zesty chipotle sauce on black pepper focaccia. Ready in just 20 minutes, this perfectly balanced sandwich delivers restaurant quality with layers of smokiness, creaminess, and fresh flavors in every bite.
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copycat Panera frontega chicken sandwich on parchment paper.
Panera Bread Steak & White Cheddar Panini
Enjoy Panera Bread Steak & White Cheddar Panini, even more, when you make one at home. 
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Copycat Panera steak and white cheddar panini sandwich.

More Panera menu items

Copycat Panera Mac and Cheese
Make Panera's famous creamy mac and cheese at home! Rich white cheddar sauce with American cheese creates the perfect comfort food.
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Homemade Panera Bread Macaroni and Cheese in a bowl.
Panera White Chocolate Lemon Drop Cookies
These cookies combine bright lemon flavor with creamy white chocolate chips for an elevated version of Panera's bakery favorite. Soft, chewy centers with slightly crisp edges make these irresistible!
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Copycat Panera lemon drop cookies on a plate.
Panera Kitchen Sink Cookies: Sweet & Salty Perfection
Recreate Panera's famous Kitchen Sink Cookies at home with this copycat recipe featuring chocolate chips, caramel bits, and pretzel pieces.
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Copycat Panera kitchen sink cookies on a plate and a glass of milk behind it.
Panera Cinnamon Rolls with Orange Extract Frosting
Fluffy homemade cinnamon rolls with Panera's signature orange extract frosting. Perfect weekend breakfast that's better than the bakery original!
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Copycat Panera cinnamon rolls on a plate.
Homemade Panera Honey Walnut Cream Cheese
Make Panera's famous honey walnut cream cheese at home in just 5 minutes with this easy copycat recipe that tastes better than the original!
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a bowl of homemade Panera honey walnut cream cheese
Panera Cobblestone Muffins Recipe
Fluffy apple cinnamon raisin muffins with streusel topping and icing. This Panera copycat recipe brings bakery favorites home!
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Cobblestone Muffins

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  1. Sandy Henize

    I would love a recipe for their Cranberry Orange Muffins! I have tried several recipes from the internet and they aren’t close to the ones from Panera.

  2. Rhonda Smith

    Since Panera took over the Paradise Bakery restaurants in AZ, I can’t find any place that can compare to the Paradise Bakery chicken salad, best EVER!!!!! It was served on a dark molasses bread. Again, I’ve been unable to duplicate that. If you, or anyone, knows of similar chicken salad or molasses bread recipes, please share! Thanks!!!

  3. Sandra Bish

    I have been searching for Houlihans Chicken Fettucini Alfredo can you please direct me to anyplace to obtain the recipe there is no Hhoulihans in Az and would love to make some at home i miss it so much

  4. Polly

    Please looking for a recipe for a bread some one that gave me a slice of when I was in a rehab for an over dose of pain med. The person that gave me a slice of your delicious bread was sweet as I remember it had raisins and walnuts.I go to different Panera but they don’t have or don’t know of any bread with those ingredients. Is t there such a bread and if so can I get the recipe?

      • Deb

        Would love the recipe for Panera’s French Baguette and Cranberry Walnut Miche.
        Can’t find them anywhere and I’ve searched!!!

    • cd

      Panera Tomato Basil Bread

      .1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
      .1/4 cup warm water (105 degrees to 115 degrees)
      2 cups warm tomato juice (110 to 115 degrees F)
      1/4 cup ketchup
      1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
      3 tablespoons sugar
      2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
      1 teaspoon salt
      1/2 teaspoon dried basil
      1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
      6 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

      In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the tomato juice, ketchup, Parmesan cheese, sugar, butter, salt, basil, oregano and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours. Punch dough down. Divide in half. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Shape into loaves. Place in two greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Bake at 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

    • Anita Brown

      Here are the ingredients. You could get a gluten free monster cookie recipe and adapt the ingredients to include everything that’s is in the Panera version.

      Rolled Oats ( May Contain Wheat ), Peanut Butter ( Peanuts, Dried Cane Syrup, Honey, Natural Honey Flavor, Palm Fruit Oil, Salt ), Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips ( Sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin [ Emulsifier ], Natural Vanilla Extract ), Sweetened Dried Cranberries ( Cranberries, Sugar, Sunflower Oil ), Brown Sugar, Walnuts, Sugar, Pasteurized Whole Egg, Unsalted Butter with Natural Flavors ( Pasteurized Cream [ Milk ], Natural Flavors ), Vanilla Natural Flavor ( Water, Alcohol, Vanilla Bean Extractives ), Invert Sugar, Sodium Bicarbonate, Salt .

  5. linda

    would love some bread recipes like the one longhorn and outback serve. also we have a restaurant called chedars here in Greenville n.c. and everything they serve is fantastic! would love to know what type of batter they use on their onion rings.

  6. Wanda Rogers

    I am so excited that you have my all time favorite recipe for Autunm Harvest Squash soup.
    Now I will be able to have it anytime I want. Thank you so very much.

  7. Darla

    I would love to have the recipe for Panera Bread “Gluten Free Monster Cookie” and their “Cinnamon Crunch Scone”. They are my favorites!

    Thanks!

  8. Stanley Gizewski

    Did you develop a recipe for Panera’s Asian-Sesame salad dressing? If so could you post it or send it to me? Thanks –

  9. kalynskitchen

    No Panera in Utah that I know of, so I’ve never had any of these things, but your versions sure look good. Pinned!

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