Sunday, April 24, 2011

An Arby's clone?

You always want what you can't have and when the last Arby's closed here years ago, I really missed  those beefy cheddar sandwiches on the squishy onion rolls. Never mind that it's the usual fast food and that I really love junk food on occasion. Whenever we went out of state and saw an Arby's we stopped for me to get just one Beef n Cheddar, just one. One stop can fill a two year craving. A friend was once so nice to schlep them all the way from Arizona, except she forgot to put the ice packs in the bag, needless to say, I never did eat those. Then my friend Cindy mentioned she found an Arby's clone sauce. So I had to try. I even had the cheese that would liquefy in the micro from the last attempt at mac n cheese. And it was good. A nice, gooey, squishy sandwich. Very close. Good bye craving! Now I'm good for another few years :)


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Beef n Cheddar Arby's Clone
Source: from Cindy5_NY and the Internet under Arby Clones
adapted by There's Always Thyme to Cook
Printable Recipe

Arby's Horsey Sauce
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons bottled horseradish cream sauce
1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Mix all well. Keep refrigerated, tightly covered. Will keep up to 2 weeks.

Arby's BBQ Sauce
1 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons water
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco (or other hot sauce)

Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat,
stirring constantly, until the sauce begins to boil. About 5-8 minutes.

Remove the sauce from the heat. Cover and allow to cool.

Pour into a covered container for refrigerator storage (keeps 4-6 weeks).

To make the sandwich you need:
soft onion rolls
roast beef, sliced thin
Velveeta cheese product
Arby's sauces

Spread whichever sauces you like on the onion roll, top with some roast beef slice, add the cheese, I like mine with just BBQ sauce and a lot of cheese. Put some BBQ sauce on the other slice of the roll and nuke in the microwave for about a minute, until the cheese is all melted.


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40 comments:

  1. eileeninmdApril 24, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    I think we still have some Arby's around here somewhere. I have to check out the beef n cheddar sandwiches. Thanks for sharing the horsey sauce and BBQ sauce receipt it sounds easy to make.

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  2. FoleyApril 24, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    We have Arby's around here..never go to it! Remember it did not agree with me during my 1st pregnancy and never went back! NOW..with all these cravings, is there something else you want to tell us?? :)

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  3. CarolApril 24, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Barb, LOL! NOT!
    Thanks, Eileen! It was very easy!

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  4. NammiApril 25, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    yummm, love the site of that cheese oozing out

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  5. JoanneApril 25, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    I'm actually fairly certain I've never had Arby's...there just weren't any near where I grew up. Sad but true. That sauce sounds fabulous and I'm glad you satisfied your craving!

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  6. MarysolApril 25, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Dear Carol, Arby's I'm not crazy about — but I could drop and roll in its clone!

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  7. ann @Apples and TwinkiesApril 25, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Oooh, Carol, this looks fantastic. I know I'd love this!

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  8. PamApril 25, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    It looks way better than Arby's to me... yum!

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  9. ~Lavender Dreamer~April 25, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Thanks for the recipe! I used to love Arby's but haven't been in a long time! Sounds yummy! ♥

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  10. AnonymousApril 25, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    These look delicious, my eldest daughter would go crazy for one of these!
    Mary

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  11. Mary BergfeldApril 25, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    I can honestly say I've never had one and for the life of me I don't know why. The sandwiches look delicious but too good to have come from a fast food restaurant. I like that melted cheese. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  12. UnknownApril 25, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    ooo! Looks yummy! I'll have to try it out!
    Well, reminding you of this next Sunday's A Themed Baker's Sunday! Where the theme is LEMONS!!! I'm uber excited to see what you have in store!!
    http://cupcakeapothecary.blogspot.com/2011/04/themed-bakers-sunday-2.html
    Alyssa

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  13. EbieApril 25, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Sigh, the closed one near our office. I love the name Arby's clones!

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  14. CandaceApril 25, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Oh no you didn't?! My very favorite fast food sammich....ever. And you created the horsey sauce too??! I remember when I could get them 5 for $5. Now I can't get them at all. I won't tell you how quickly they were consumed. Yum.

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  15. PamApril 25, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    So sorry your Arby's closed but yours sound great! Maybe they're even better! Thanks for the recipe!

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  16. MeghanApril 25, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    I just found your blog and I am really excited to try your recipes! I have a little blog I would love if you would check it out!
    cupcakeswithsprinkles.blogspot.com

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  17. SavoringTime in the KitchenApril 25, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    They do sound great! I'm not sure if we have any left around here.

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  18. AnonymousApril 25, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Oh my, thats one good looking sandwich,,, yummo,, i just found you today,, lovely photos,, I can't to see whats next,,

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  19. AnonymousApril 25, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    this does look better than our Arby's,,I became a follower so that I can visit again , thank you for sharing this recipe,

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  20. SebabApril 25, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Nice pick for the Wendensday menue.

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  21. JulieApril 25, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    These look way better than Arby's. The horsey sauce is my favorite. We still have Arby's here.

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  22. KathleenApril 25, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Looks good! I always got the turkey cause I don't like rare beef. Or was that Roy Rogers? I forget!

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  23. KaterinaApril 26, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    I have never tried it while in the States but it looks totally decadent, I am sure I would be a fan too! Thank you very much for your sympathy Carol!

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  24. YasminApril 26, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    This looks delightful! I love your heading for your blog! I will definately come back to vist soon, please have a look at my blog too.

    Cheers,
    Yasmin

    www.tickle-your-tastebuds.blogspot.com

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  25. LeniaApril 26, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    This Arby's clone looks fantastic!No more craving,haha:)))

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  26. Bird Stalker PhotographyApril 26, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    I love arby's and those look delicious. Thanks for stopping by.

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  27. MimiApril 26, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Looks better than the real deal.
    Mimi

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  28. The Single NesterApril 26, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Oh my gosh! A total blast from the past! I so loved that place. I think there are some still around.

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  29. BarbaraApril 26, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    You've got Arby's beat by far, Carol! I think we still have one around here someplace, but I haven't been in years! Loved this post and am bookmarking it!

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  30. JulianaApril 26, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Honestly I do not care for Arby's "meat", but like their sauce, so will try them both...your version looks much better ;-) Hope you have a wonderful week ahead Carol :-)

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  31. Ellen WhyteApril 26, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    This looks yummy squishy-licious!

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  32. PERMANENT POSIESApril 26, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Every time we go to Arby's, we get a handful of extra Horsey Sauce. Love that stuff and sure glad to know how to make it.

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  33. AnonymousApril 26, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Thanks a lot for sharing.This recipe is making me crazy..it is so good and I want it now!...oh my..I followed you.Have a great week.

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  34. carolinaheartstringsApril 27, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    That was my fav sandwich too. Yours looks way better than the Arby's version. Great job.

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  35. RitaApril 27, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    On the menu real soon!will be a hit at my house.

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  36. Sweet And CrumbyApril 27, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    I would like one for lunch today...really look delicious. Don't you hate when a local favorite goes away? I find myself yearning for the special item. Great way to make it yourself and with nice roast beef as well. Their roastbeef was always the downer for me...so very brown.

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  37. laxsupermomApril 27, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    The hubs loves those Arby's beef & cheddars. I've never thought of making our own. Thanks for sharing.

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  38. christydApril 27, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    I loved going to Arby's when I was in college! I think I might have to try this one of these nights. Not sure I can stomach the velveta anymore, though!

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  39. LeilaApril 28, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Absolutely LOVE Arby's and don't go quite often enough, your post really made me lol, especially about your friend bringing you some from Az. as that is where I am at. Now that you have made me hungry, I know where we are going for dinner.

    Thank you!

    Leila

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  40. Chats the Comfy CookApril 29, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    Stop by for some Mothers' Day Fun.

    http://comfycookc.blogspot.com/2011/04/mothers-day-tag-menu.html

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