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Recipe Index » Recipes » Copy Cat Arby’s Beef N’ Cheddar

Copy Cat Arby’s Beef N’ Cheddar

Published by Meaghan on December 12, 2013 | last updated on March 27, 2022.

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Get your favorite fast food sandwich fix without ever leaving the house. A Copy Cat Arby’s Beef N’ Cheddar tastes just like the original, but it’s ready in a flash with ingredients already in your kitchen.

Copy Cat Arby's Beef N' Cheddar shown on parchment paper with baskets of curly fries and ketchup for dipping

One of my favorite fast food sandwiches is the Arby’s Beef ‘N Cheddar.

Mmm, with it’s roast beef smothered in a magical golden cheese sauce, and buns topped with tangy Arby’s sauce.

It’s a thing of beauty.

The problem is that is physically pains me to pay for fast food when I can make something of equal or greater quality and taste at home.

My husband, a die-hard Arby’s flavor fanatic, agreed this sandwich is an Arby’s clone.

Copy Cat Arby's Beef N' Cheddar shown on parchment paper with baskets of curly fries and ketchup for dipping

I have a confession to make…I haven’t been completely honest with you.

These don’t taste like the Arby’s beef & cheddar sandwiches we all know and love.

These taste better!!

It’s the same great flavor you love, but without any of the old greasy taste.

Also, if you don’t feel like mixing up your own Arby’s sauce, you can sub Catalina dressing.

I have it on good authority that that’s actually the secret, much coveted loved, Arby’s sauce.

Copy Cat Arby's Beef N' Cheddar shown on parchment paper with baskets of curly fries and ketchup for dipping

Pony on up to the table, because this Copy Cat Arby’s Beef N’ Cheddar sandwich is where the party is at.

Fluffy onion buns are spread with a robust house sauce, piled high with thinly sliced roast beef, and dripping with an addicting cheese sauce.

It is the most spot-on copycat of one of our favorite restaurant sandwiches.

You don’t have to get dressed up. Shoot, you don’t even have to put on pants if you don’t want to.

Enjoy your favorite, meaty, cheesy fast food sandwich at home- in a snap.

Copy Cat Arby's Beef N' Cheddar with a bite removed, sitting on parchment paper, with baskets of fries in the background

Warm slices of thin roast beef are piled high on fluffy onion buns that have been slathered with Arby’s sauce.

Topped with a rich cheddar chees sauce, these Copy Cat Arby’s Beef N’ Cheddar sandwiches are a hearty sandwich that’s a guaranteed copy cat.

Have one, have two, make them and share with the family- these bad boys are filling & finger lickin’ good.

Enjoy them by themselves or with a simple side salad for a tasty meal whenever the mood strikes.

For a more genuine feel, or a total cheat meal, serve them with Arby’s curly fries on the side.

Grab a bag from the frozen food section next time you’re grocery shopping for just this reason!

Need to round this meal out with a tasty sweet treat? Whip up a batch of Chick-Fil-A’s frosted lemonade or Tropical Smoothie’s blimey limey smoothie.

 

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Copy Cat Arby's Beef N' Cheddar

This sandwich is a true copy cat of it's restaurant counter-part, featuring fluffy onion buns piled high with roast beef, slathered in a signature sauce and dripping with golden cheese.
3.87 from 196 votes
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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 8 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 405kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us
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Ingredients

  • 4 onion buns
  • 1 lb thinly sliced, deli roast beef
  • 5 slices American cheese
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • ground black pepper, to taste

For The Arby's Signature Sauce

  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tsp water
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • pinch of salt
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Instructions

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the meat and place a lid over the top, and then turn the heat to medium low.
  • Meanwhile, stir together the Arby's sauce ingredients and spread on the buns.
  •  In a pot on the stove on medium-low heat, add cheese, milk, garlic powder, and pepper and stir until completely melted and evenly combined.
  • Place the meat on the buns, add the cheese sauce, and a little more Arby's sauce (if desired). Top the sandwiches off with their other half.
  • Serve immediately, with curly fries, for an authentic in-home Arby's experience.

Notes

recipe adapted from Oh Sweet Basil

Nutrition

Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 2602mg | Potassium: 462mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 759mg | Iron: 4mg
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  1. Annette Williams says

    January 11, 2021 at 6:32 am

    5 stars
    How many bound of roast beef do I need to make a meal for 7 people when they want 3 each?

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    • Sheila says

      October 1, 2022 at 8:46 pm

      5 stars
      I would use 6 lbs that way you have a little more left over to pile on.

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  2. Molly says

    January 2, 2022 at 1:18 am

    Arby’s toast their buns; FYI

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  3. Cyndi says

    October 12, 2022 at 7:43 pm

    2 stars
    Catalina dressing is not remotely close to Arby’s sauce. Your cheese sauce worked well though!

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    • Lesley says

      December 2, 2022 at 8:04 pm

      1 star
      Agreed. The red sauce only tasted like ketchup. I added some Worcestershire and A1 and more garlic powder. Tasted a little better

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