20 Magical, Copycat Disney Park Recipes to Make *Immediately*
Yasmein James
Yasmein James
Yasmein James is a food writer living in New Jersey, but her heart’s on the other end of The Lincoln Tunnel. When she isn’t writing, you can find her eating her way to the most authentic ethnic restaurants in her travels. And writing all about it on her lifestyle blog, She’s Facing Freedom.
If you'd much rather eat or drink your way through amusement parks than go on the rides, this list of copycat Disneyland recipes is for you. Sure, the atmosphere and iconic rides are magical, but we simply cannot forget those over-indulgent snacks that give us sustenance for even the hottest weather and longest lines. Thanks to these bloggers, we now have recipes for all the drinks, snacks, and desserts we can't seem to get enough of at Disneyland and Disney World. Take a look!
Honey Corn Dogs: Corn dogs coated in sweetened cornmeal will bring you right back to Main Street. (via Life Made Simple)
Broccoli Cheddar Soup: The creamy base and tender pieces of broccoli in this recipe taste almost identical to the version served at Pacific Wharf Café. (via Lil' Luna)
Mint Julep Copycat: Planning on going to the Blue Bayou? Go, and then make this copycat version to bring a little taste of Disneyland home. (via Six Sisters Stuff)
Three-Ingredient Pineapple Ice Cream: It's hard to forget those sweltering days in the park with pineapple-y Dole Whip keeping us cool. Though nothing can compete with the original, this swirl of pineapple-vanilla ice cream mix sure can quench cravings in the meantime. (via Smart Nutrition)
Smoked Turkey Legs: This turkey leg is big, juicy, and just what your family needs to refuel after spending a day out together. Did you know you can make it at home? Yep! Bring Frontierland to your backyard. (via The Works of Life)
Matterhorn Macaroons: You don't need to survive the Matterhorn coaster to indulge in a sweet, glaze-topped coconut macaroon. (via Rumbly in the Tumbly)
Chicken Sausage Gumbo: Step inside a scene from The Princess and the Frog with this gumbo. This spicy recipe comes to life in your kitchen and is almost identical to the version served near The Pirates of the Caribbean ride. (via Ashlee Marie)
Mickey Mouse Soft Pretzels:Oh boy! Have we got a buttery and salty-good treat for you featuring our favorite mouse. We love the red and white polka dot bowl of cheese — it reminds us of our *other* favorite mouse. (via Liz on Call)
Coco Guitar Cupcakes: Disneyland and Disney World are both known for their themed cupcakes. Strike a sweet cord with your loved ones and make these adorable guitar cupcakes for a special occasion. (via A Magical Mess)
Bacon Mac and Cheese: Cheesy pasta paired with bits of bacon is great and all, but the buttery bread cone makes it even more awesome. Who said you have to go all the way to the Cozy Cone? (via The Disney Chef )
Frozen Movie Cupcakes: Olaf said it best: "Some people are worth melting for." Those have never been truer words, with these adorable cupcakes that will make your heart sing with just one bite into the fluffy buttercream. (via Confessions of a Cookbook Queen )
Churro Bites: Chances are you can still remember that sugar and cinnamon scent wafting through the park from the churro cart. Make your home smell magnificent by making these buttery nuggets. (via Cooking Classy)
Copycat Monte Cristo Sandwich: You'll be saying, "Oui!" to this cross between French toast and grilled cheese. Of course, in Disneyland, more is more! The sandwich, a riff from the one served at Blue Bayou, is made with Swiss cheese, turkey, AND ham and doused in powdered sugar. (via The Kitchen MagPie)
Frozen Popcorn Snowballs: Popcorn and cereal treats are found at every corner of the park. Combine both snacks together for these fun snowballs that are sprinkled with an assortment of blue candy. (via Life Made Simple)
The Gray Stuff: Regardless if you're Team Beauty or Team Beast, these decadent red velvet cupcakes with Oreo-pudding style frosting, a variation of the dessert served at Be Our Guest Restaurant and Red Rose Tavern, will make you feel like royalty. (via Pink Cake Plate)
Apple Pie Caramel Apples: Disney is known for its decorative caramel apples. If you're hankering for one at home, try this DIY, which calls for dipping crisp Granny Smith apples in caramel sauce, white chocolate, and cinnamon sugar. (via Food, Folks, and Fun)
Loaded Baked Potato Soup: Even just thinking about visiting all those different castles can really work up an appetite. This is the legit recipe of the famed hearty soup, straight from Carnation Cafe. (via Disney Parks Blog)
Classic Snickerdoodle Recipe: If you're going to make cookies, they might as well be soft, chewy, and rolled in cinnamon-sugar goodness like these Disneyland favorites. (via The Kitchen Magpie)
Mickey Mouse Beignets: No Mint Julep is complete without an order of these pillowy fried doughnuts coated in powdered sugar. The Mickey Mouse shape makes them even more irresistible. (via I Heart Naptime)
Fried Biscuits: Don't let the name fool you; these are more like jalapeño-and-bacon-filled fried cheese balls. They're sold at Carthay Circle, an upscale restaurant that played a major role in Walt Disney's success. Rich in history (and flavor), these biscuits give you plenty of reasons to indulge. (via Fav Family Recipes)
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Yasmein James
Yasmein James is a food writer living in New Jersey, but her heart’s on the other end of The Lincoln Tunnel. When she isn’t writing, you can find her eating her way to the most authentic ethnic restaurants in her travels. And writing all about it on her lifestyle blog, She’s Facing Freedom.