That’s because there’s something so satisfying about a really great recipe dupe.

So, Redditoru/SignificantClass2906asked, “What is acopycat recipeyouve tried that actually tasted identical to the real thing?”

Here are the recipes people swear by (including one tried-and-true copycat dish I’ve made myself).

A bowl of creamy vegetable soup with broccoli, served on a woven placemat

“The Girl Who Ate Everythinghas an amazing copycat of Panera Bread’s Broccoli Cheddar soup.

My whole family likes this better than the OG now!”

“Stella Parks’homemade cookies and cream ‘Blizzard’ recipe (Dairy Queen dupe) is spot-on.”

A milkshake with crushed cookies on top, served in a tall glass

“This dupe for Taco Bell’s Crunchwrap Supreme fromSpend With Penniesalways hits the spot.

As a bonus, I use the leftover tostadas to make chilaquiles.”

“PF Changs Chicken Lettuce Wraps fromDamn Delicious.

A quesadilla with melted cheese and filling on a white plate

This recipe is a staple in our house.”

“The Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits recipe fromSpend With Pennies.It’s on regular rotation in my house.

Just don’t skimp on the butter; it definitely makes a difference.”

Two lettuce wraps filled with savory mix, topped with seeds on a plate

“This recipe fromDinner then Dessertfor Panda Express orange chicken.

I have zero changes to this recipe.”

“Belle of the Kitchen’s Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars.

Freshly baked biscuits on a cooling rack, sprinkled with herbs

I’ve made them a bunch of times, and they are very dangerous.”

“I was surprised atSerious Eat’s Faux Chick-fil-A Sandwiches, a Kenji Lopez-Alt recipe.

I hate frying, but these are worth it.”

A plate of glazed chicken with orange slices on the side

“Halal cart chicken over rice.

I had it in NYC and found the recipe onSerious Eats.

Now it’s in the regular rotation in my kitchen.”

Hand holding a slice of cake topped with cream and cranberries, on a wooden table

11.This Chick-fil-A mac ‘n’ cheese copycat recipe fromSimply Side Dishesis pretty on point."

“This Din Tai Fung cucumber salad copycat recipe fromPlatings and Pairings.

No other cucumber salad recipe holds a candle to this one.”

A half-eaten chicken sandwich on open fast-food wrapper

“This Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll dupe fromBeauty and Bedlamis perfect, except for the frosting.

“The Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana copycat recipe fromGimme Some Oven.

The secret is lots of kale, which gives it that subtle peppery zing.”

A plate of spaghetti with creamy sauce, chicken, shrimp, and sprinkled cheese

“The Nobu miso black cod recipe fromThe Kitchn.

I’ve made this many times, and it’s so easy and so good.”

“This copycat version of KFC coleslaw fromTop Secret Recipes.

A plate of chicken kabobs with rice, chopped vegetables, and a creamy sauce

It’s the one I’ve been using for years, and it really does taste the same.

19.And finally, “This faux McDonald’s McGriddle recipe I found onThrillistwas actually excellent.

The homemade McGriddle is wildly satisfying, and the flavors are very similar to the real thing.

A bowl of creamy macaroni and cheese on a speckled countertop

And actually, the homemade egg made the breakfast sandwich taste much higher quality and fresher.

10/10 would make again for a special treat.”

Note: Submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.

A freshly baked chocolate chip cookie on parchment paper

Sliced cucumbers with red chili pieces on top, displayed on a plate

Tray of freshly baked cinnamon rolls with one partially taken out

Seared pork belly slice on a white plate garnished with a green onion

A plate of pasta with chicken, vegetables, and a slice of butter, topped with grated cheese, on a table with salt and pepper shakers

Close-up of coleslaw with shredded carrots and cabbage in creamy dressing

Breakfast sandwich with pancakes, bacon, and melted cheese on a plate