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14 Shake Shack Copycat Recipes

Whether you don't want to wait in a long line or there isn't a location near you, these Shake Shack copycat recipes will let you recreate the Shack in your own home! From their burgers to frozen custard, get almost the whole menu here.

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Wisconsin Butter Basted Burgers Exps Thsum18 205850 D02 02 5b Wo Beer 130

Inspired by: ShackBurger

It’s no secret that Wisconsinites love their dairy—so much that they sometimes top their burgers with a generous pat of butter. My recipe is a lot like the butter burgers you’ll find in popular restaurants all over the state. —Becky Carver, North Royalton, Ohio
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Inspired by: Shake Sauce

This creamy remoulade recipe is the perfect way to add some Louisiana spice to your favorite sandwiches, crab cakes and burgers. —Lauren Knoelke, Des Moines, Iowa
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Inspired by: Cheese Fries

I came up with this recipe after my daughter had cheese fries at a restaurant and couldn't stop talking about them. She loves that I can fix them so quickly at home. Plus, the frozen fry packets can be refrigerated and reheated. —Melissa Tatum, Greensboro, North Carolina
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Inspired by: Peanut Butter Hand-Spun Shake

You’ve got milk, peanut butter, and probably vanilla ice cream, too. Using just a few ingredients, you can whip up this peanut butter milkshake recipe in seconds. —Joyce Turley, Slaughters, Kentucky
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Inspired by: Seasonal Chili Cheese Hot Dog

For years, people have told me I make the best hot dog chili out there. It’s timeless, it’s family-friendly, and I carry the recipe with me because people ask for it. —Vicki Boyd, Mechanicsville, Virginia
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Kentucky Lemonade Exps Bbbz16 104392 07a 08 1b 5

Inspired by: Shack-made Lemonade

Mint and bourbon give this drink a bit of a Kentucky kick, and ginger ale makes it a fizzy party punch.—Cathy Justus, Taylor, Michigan
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Inspired by: Frozen Custard

I think my most memorable summertime dessert for get-togethers has always been homemade ice cream. This recipe is so rich and creamy and is the perfect splurge on a hot summer afternoon. —Martha Self, Montgomery, Texas
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Inspired by: SmokeShack

We do a lot of camping and outdoor cooking. This all-American, homemade hamburger recipe is on our menu more than any other food. —Diane Hixon, Niceville, Florida
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Inspired by: Fresh-Brewed Iced Tea

A pinch of baking soda eliminates bitterness in this smooth and easy-to-sip tea and it has just the right amount of sugar so it's not overly sweet. —kelseylouise, Taste of Home Community Member
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Inspired by: Seasonal Griddled Chick’n Club

I created this chicken sandwich recipe based on a meal my daughter ordered at a restaurant. She likes to dip her sandwich in the extra honey-mustard sauce. —Marilyn Moberg, Papillion, Nebraska
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Inspired by: Strawberry Hand-Spun Shake

Cool off with a thick and rich treat that will remind you of a malt shoppe! Nothing can beat this strawberry shake recipe. —Kathryn Conrad, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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The Best Ever Grilled Cheese Sandwich Exps Thso18 222725 D03 06 4b 6

Inspired by: Secret Menu Grilled Cheese

Spreading a mixture of mayo and butter on the bread creates a delightfully crispy crust with the well-loved, wonderful flavor of butter one expects on a grilled cheese sandwich.—Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist
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Inspired by: Bag O' Bones Dog Treats

If members of your family are of the furry four-legged kind, treat them to these homemade peanut butter dog biscuits. They’re a cinch to make, and your canine pals will go crazy for the peanut butter flavor. —Shannon Norris, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Inspired by: 'Shroom Burger

You don't miss the meat on this hearty burger. The veggies, mayo and cheese fill you up with plenty of flavor. —Mary Haas, Hewitt, New Jersey

Caroline Stanko
As Editor, Caroline writes and edits all things food-related and helps produce videos for Taste of Home. When she’s not at her desk, you can probably find Caroline cooking up a feast, planning her next trip abroad or daydreaming about her golden retriever, Mac.