Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits
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These copycat biscuits are so easy to make in just 30 min! So buttery, so flaky, and so irresistibly good!
I have the fondest memories of Red Lobster. It was always our go-to place for big familial celebrations, particularly for our birthdays. And since we never went out for dinner, it was always a huge deal to eat out. It was as if we had won the lottery. But other than the lobster, there was something else on the menu that was just as lottery-worthy. It was, of course, the cheddar bay biscuits.
I don’t know about you guys but I absolutely love discovering copycat recipes. From this Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana to this PF Chang’s Mongolian Beef, I am having a blast recreating some of my childhood favorites. And these cheddar bay biscuits are no exception. The best part about it is that it only takes 30 min to make start to finish. You’ll have the flakiest, most fluffy biscuit you could possibly dream of (even better than the restaurant version), with a hint of spiciness from the cayenne pepper. And with that melted butter brushed right on, it is absolute perfection. Just be sure to grab these hot from the oven. There’s nothing quite like it.Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
For the topping
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, salt and cayenne pepper, if using.
- In a large glass measuring cup or another bowl, whisk together buttermilk and butter. Pour mixture over dry ingredients and stir using a rubber spatula just until moist. Gently fold in cheese.
- Working on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough 3-4 times until it comes together. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a 1 1/4-inch thick rectangle. Cut out 10-12 rounds using a 2 1/2-inch biscuit or cookie cutter.
- Place into oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
for the topping
- Whisk together butter, parsley and garlic powder in a small bowl. Working one at a time, brush the tops of the biscuits with the butter mixture.
- Serve immediately.
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So good and so easy and quick! Will definitely make again!
Easy to make but the baking soda proportion is so wrong — the end result tasted very metallic and inedible unless if you pour lots of honey or butter on top. It’s only a good recipe if kids can eat it — they are ruthless recipe critics 🙂
The recipe calls for baking ‘powder’, Alice.
This is almost as bad as people who make their own substitutions and then claim the recipe is poorly written.
I made these for dinner tonight and they were a hit with my family. I didn’t have buttermilk so I substituted a cup of whole milk mixed with a tablespoon of white vinegar and they turned out great. Very soft and moist inside with a nice crust on the bottom. So much flavor and no need for extra butter before eating. Will be making this often! Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful recipe!!!
These are awesome and easy to make
very very good!!! soft, flavorful and yummy! though it doesnt taste exactly like Red Lobsters!!! i wish i knew what red lobster’s secret ingredient is!
It’s Old Bay seasoning (hense the name Cheddar Bay Biscuits).
Hello, i know it will taste different but could i use almond flour?
Fabulous recipe, have 6 in the oven right now! Can I freeze half of the dough? Just the two of us, so wanting to perhaps freeze some uncooked and then defrost and cook?
Definitely can freeze, this is my kids favorite side dish and I have two teenage boys and a preteen daughter so they eat me out of house and home lol! I make quite a few up ahead of time and freeze several. You have to take them out of the freezer for about 20 to 30 mins before you cook them but it works great!
Best. Biscuits. Ever. My family said they were BETTER than Red Lobster’s!
I almost never review recipes but god, these were so good. Follow the recipe as is and if you do, I don’t see why you would have any problems. I am allowed to say this because I am only mediocre at cooking and I did an amazing job with these! They taste like the real deal.
AMAZING! These are so good that they were gone in seconds. No one waited for them to cool and asking for more already. I did change the milk to oat and the butter to a dairy free and still came out perfect and delicious!
I love this recipe
Only read 1 other review that said this- but I followed instructions exactly, and it was not nearly enough cooking time. Was very gooey in the middle still after 12 mins. I ended up adding 2 mins at a time, until probably around 20 mins. But they were a bit scorched on top and still slightly gooey inside. The one other review I read said to do 1/8 scoop, so I’ll try that next time. Or just do lower heat for longer. Just kind of surprised nobody else had the same issue. Taste is excellent though!
I suspect not all reviews are published, is the reason you don’t see more negative comments. This recipe has too much liquid, and the scoop size is too large at 1/4 cup to bake at 450 without scorching.
Hi Lisa! With over 380 comments, you may have to dig a bit to find some of the negative comments on such a fan favorite recipe. 🙂
Sorry to hear this recipe didn’t work out for you!
Delish!!!!!
This came out amazing. Everyone enjoyed. Great success!
Made these with gluten free all purpose flour and although they aren’t as fluffy as with wheat flour, they are quite tasty.
Love this recipe, as does my family!! One tip: after brushing the butter mix onto the biscuits, I add a dash of pink salt on top. Takes these biscuits to the next level of irresistible!
What kind of cheese can I change the cheddar?
It was very good but in a air fryer with the liner the they sink . How do you make in a air fryer ?
Fabulous. I’ve never eaten them at Red Lobster, but I don’t know how they could be any better. I used by largest scoop and it made 12 which baked for about 13 minutes. I will definitely make them again.
Iguarentee you people are mixing this recipe with a mixer rather than by hand and that’s what is messing up the cooking of the center of the biscuits. I know this because I did it..
Note to self.. HAND MIX THIS RECIPE AND DONT OVER MIX IT. it will flop of over.mmix.mmi
Very Tasty! The Amounts are slightly off, though. It should be a 1/2 cup of buttermilk or the biscuit will have the texture of a muffin. and a TEASPOON of parsley for the butter sauce is more than enough.
This is inaccurate. I followed the recipe to the letter and get Red Lobster texture. There is nothing wrong with this recipe.
I agree, there is too much liquid in this recipe, and makes the texture more cakey. No need to argue, super fans, it is still tasty.