This is by request for someone who was trying to make the Outback Steakhouse Recipe for their side salad.  The salad itself is fairly basic, but these croutons are what adds that special punch to the mix. These are a very buttery and rick flavored crouton with a nice subtle mix of cajun flavoring that adds just a touch of spice (but not too much).  I would suggest using the cheapest bread you can find, even (and maybe especially) if it’s getting a little stale.  This may be the time to try out some of the stuff you find at the day-old bakery.

As you make these croutons, please take the care to get the butter to the exact right consistency. Some have said it should look a lot like mayonnaise when it’s just right.  If you follow the instructions exactly, this should work out well for you if you have  standard wattage microwave.
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Outback Steakhouse Croutons Recipe

This is the sauce Outback Steakhouse™ serves with their Grilled Shrimp on the Barbie as well as their Pan Seared Lump Crab Cakes.  But, don’t limit it to just those items.  That’s the beauty of making your own restaurant recipes, you can mix and match to create your own specialties. This goes very well with just about any type of seafood.

A rich and creamy sauce with just enough zip from the horseradish.  Make up plenty and store it in the refridgerator or share it with friends in the office.  If you’re planning on having it for dinner tonight, make this first so it can sit in the refridgerator before it’s time to eat.  This helps to really bring the flavors together nicely.
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Outback Steakhouse™ Remoulade Sauce Recipe

When you order Grilled Shrimp on the Barbie at The Outback Steakhouse™, they’ll bring you six good sized shrimp.  Even though this is an appetizer, they’re so delicious, six is just enough to get you craving more. One of the beautiful things about restaurant recipes is the ability to make a bit more than they give you in the actual restaurant.

If you serve the shrimp with some rice and a grilled veggies, you’ve turned a great appetizer into an incredible meal.  Maybe the next time you’re having an outdoor party, serve these up in a form that’s true to their name, straight off the barbie.  There’s nothing better than standing around a grill pulling the meat off as soon as it’s done and enjoying it piping hot.

This is served with their outstanding remoulade sauce.  You’ll also find that served with their salmon and the pan seared lump crab cakes as well. I listed the sauce separately to make it easier to find.  Try with your seafood creation and you’ll be hooked.

Jennifer pointed out (comments below) this is also served with Outback Bushman’s Bread toasted with garlic butter.  This IS a very important and tasty addition.  Make a loaf of the Bushman’s Bread and slice it to your favorite thickness.  Spread some garlic butter on one side and toast in the broiler until golden.  Serve the shrimp on the toast.
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Outback Steakhouse™ Grilled Shrimp on the Barbie Recipe

The beauty of restaurant recipes is the ability to adapt them to suite your particular tastes and needs. This is a great appetizer that could make a complete meal with just a couple of side-dishes.  Outback Steakhouse™ serves their Gold Coast Coconut Shrimp with a signature “Creole Marmalade”, but you may want to try another dipping sauce if you’re not partial to orange marmalade.

These are tender crispy shrimp in a beer batter with a light flaky coconut coating on the outside.  They offer just the right amount of sweetness and taste delicious with the tangy tart flavors that come in the Creole marmalade.

I would recommend using the largest shrimp possible, but don’t hesitate to make them with whatever is available (other than tiny bay shrimp).  If you have some friends who don’t like shrimp or seafood, try this with tender chicken breast cutlets and they’ll be very impressed.
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Outback Steakhouse™ Gold Coast Coconut Shrimp Recipe

I don’t know why it always seems a salad from a restaurant tastes so much better than anything I can put together at home.  My only guess is the salad dressing.  At home, we’re stuck with whatever we can find in a bottle on the grocery store shelves.  Restaurant recipes will usually be something you’ve heard of, but with an added twist.

The Outback Steakhouse™ Ranch Dressing can be duplicated at home with the help of Hidden Valley Ranch™.  They have a dry salad dressing mix (not the ranch dip) which makes a wonderful starter for our Outback Steakhouse™ Ranch Dressing.

The most important step is letting the dressing “set-up” in the refrigerator.  Do NOT skip this step or cut it short.  In fact, if you can, make this a day ahead of when you’re going to need it and let it sit in the refrigerator overnight.  At the very least give it an hour to chill.
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Outback Steakhouse™ Ranch Dressing Recipe

This is one of the easier restaurant recipes to make.  So easy, it’s something you could probably do several times a week, regardless of what you’re serving.

I was previously using a recipe which included rye flour and molasses but I wasn’t ever 100% happy with the results.  I’ve modified this now and I think you’ll agree, it tastes much more authentic and it’s actually very easy to make.

This is easiest when it’s done with a bread machine, which is what I’ve shown, however, you can make this by hand with a simple mixer and a dough attachment. This goes very well with the Outback Steakhouse Potato Soup and the Outback Steakhouse Chopped Blue Cheese Salad.
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Outback Steakhouse Bushman Bread Recipe

Your search is finally over.  I have scoured all of my restaurant recipes resources and found a very close, if not exact, copy of the Outback potato soup recipe.  This comes straight from one of the former cooks at Outback™, so I know it’s authentic.

Too many people are making this with Valvetta cheese because of the cheesy flavor of the soup.  That’s wrong.  The base for thickening this up is rather simple.  Try this recipe at home and you’ll be amazed at how close it tastes.  Please comment below to let me know what you think.
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Outback Steakhouse™ Potato Soup Recipe

Restaurant recipes are very popular at pot lucks and this one won’t disappoint your friends and family.  It’s an amazing mix of the sweet candied pecans and the smooth creamy taste of the blue cheese.  I’ve modified this from some other recipes you’ll find online to make the dressing a bit sweeter than others.  This is as close as you’ll get to the real recipe from Outback Steakhouse.

If you’re bringing this to a potluck, make sure you chill the salad bowl before adding the salad and toss everything just before you leave.

It may be easier to just buy some ready-made candied pecans instead of making them from scratch.  If you want to duplicate the Outback salad recipe, you’ll need to put in the extra effort.

The blue cheese is very important because it’s such a strong part of the flavor.  If you skimp on this, you’ll be detracting from the entire salad.
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Outback Steakhouse Chopped Blue Cheese Salad Recipe

This is one of the more affordable restaurant recipes.  This is great for a busy weeknight dinner especially if you start marinading the night before.

Grilled chicken breast topped with bacon, honey mustard sauce, sautéed mushrooms, Monterrey Jack and Cheddar. Normally served with Aussie Chips.

You can also turn this into their delicious Alice Springs Chicken Quesadilla.  Simply slice thin and place inside of a flour tortilla along some bacon, honey mustard sauce, sauteed mushrooms and Mexican cheese blend.  Grill until crisp and serve with some additional honey mustard sauce.
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Outback Steakhouse™ Alice Springs Chicken Recipe

I remember my sister-in-law raving about how great these drinks are at Outback Steakhouse™.  It’s always fun to find restaurant recipes that will impress friends and family.  This one will definitely do that for you.

The way Outback™ describes it is like this: “Down under frozen wonder with peaches, DeKuyper Peachtree Schnapps, champagne, Smirnoff Vodka and secret mixers.” There you have it, ‘secret mixers” are what you’ll be searching for.  Don’t worry, they’re not that secret anymore.

If you have a pool party coming up or just want to sit on the back deck and enjoy a nice afternoon, this will help set the mood just right.  Make up an extra big batch so you can share it with your neighbors.  Don’t tell them what it is and see if they can guess.
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Outback Steakhouse™ Wallaby-Darned Recipe