Copycat Recipes That Are Better Than the Originals

When you serve this crispy chicken sandwich with a side of waffle fries, no one will believe that this meal isn't takeout. You can skip the condiments and toppings, too—a toasted bun and a few pickle slices are all you need.

You could buy this favorite candy bar at the store, but why would you when it's so easy to make your own? Plus, sharing is much easier when you make a big batch of these dreamy chocolate bars.

Thanks to Culinary Hill, you can whip up this delicious pasta dish faster than you could order it from Noodles & Company. You're just 15 minutes away from enjoying this yummy noodle bowl—loaded with pesto and parmesan cheese, of course.

This delicious grilled chicken glazed with lemon and rosemary is even better than its counterpart at Johnny Carino's. Created by Cupcake Diaries, this dish is perfect with a side of angel hair pasta tossed with spinach and tomatoes.

Your favorite showstopping pasta sauce is here—Cupcake Diaries created a recipe for Olive Garden's legendary Alfredo sauce. With this creamy copycat sauce, pasta night just got a whole lot better.

The secret to these extra juicy burgers? Form the patties into a ball, then smash them down in the pan as they cook. Finish with your favorite burger toppings, and this restaurant-worthy sandwich is ready to serve.

Step aside, Little Debbie. Gluten Free Gigi has a recipe for oatmeal cream pies that will knock your socks off. Best of all, these sweet treats are gluten free, unlike their packaged counterparts. This is one item you can cross off your grocery list forever.

Guests will be clamoring for this creamy queso, so you better make a double batch! This copycat of Chili's skillet queso from Cupcake Diaries is the perfect choice for a party appetizer.

We'll never say no to dessert, and these DIY candy bars are one of our favorite ways to indulge. A decadent milk chocolate ganache covers toasted almonds and a coconut filling, making these homemade bars better than the real thing.

Skip the trip to Panera because Dream Green DIY has the secret to their famous poppy seed dressing. If you're not an orange lover, you can customize this recipe by using your favorite seasonal fruit.

Who knew you could make this decadent chicken dinner in your own kitchen? Culinary Hill has topped Outback Steakhouse's recipe for this yummy grilled chicken covered in honey mustard sauce, cheese, mushrooms, and bacon.

Forget eating out—with this copycat of Johnny Carino's bow tie festival, you'll want to eat in. This recipe from Cupcake Diaries perfectly captures the creamy sauce and smoky bacon that make this chicken pasta dish a favorite.

Your favorite Chipotle side dish is super easy to make at home, and you need only six ingredients! Culinary Hill's recipe for cilantro-lime rice calls for nutritious brown rice, making this copycat a little healthier than the original.