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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My EXTREMELY PICKY 7 year old is on her second one right now and can’t believe I made them myself lol. She won’t quit talking about how yummy they are. These are so much more like the restaurant ones than the boxed mix or any other recipe I’ve tried! And I had mine in for 10 minutes and they came out just fine. Check your ovens, people!
Delicious! Made two batches for a party and everyone loved them! Will make again!
Hi can these be frozen after baking them? Cant wait to try!
Great recipe!!!! turned it amazing.. I had to sub half a cup of asiago cheese and used some powdered milk and sour cream to substitute the milk. Turned out amazing!!!!!
Made them twice this week. Didn’t need to change a thing, but any less than 12 minutes and they’re still too doughy. Definitely don’t skip the cayenne!
(oops! Sorry didn’t mean to reply to your comment)
These biscuits were so amazing. I used the cayenne pepper, and my boyfriend absolutely loved them. Thanks for providing a great recipe! By far the best cheddar biscuit one I’ve tried thus far.
Perfect texture! I baked it for the full 12 minutes and it had a perfect, buttery crumb. I did scale the sugar back significantly (to 1 teaspoon) because I never detected any sweet element in the biscuits when I’ve had them. Next time, I will try swapping out the cayenne for Old Bay as some reviewers suggested. Definitely a keeper. My kids love Red Lobster biscuits, but there are four of them so outings get rowdy. Great to know I can whip up a batch at home.
Everything you make is a perfect blend of flavors. It’s easy to follow the instructions also. You are just my kind of girl. I come to your website and you never fail me. It’s my favorite.
I made this using my gluten free flour blend, and it came out PERFECTLY! My daughter and I have missed these biscuits since we both discovered we had a gluten intolerance. She was SO excited when I made these. This will be a staple recipe for us for sure!
Your recipe was perfect and the biscuits were delicious!
I followed instructions to the t and after leaving it in the oven for 12 minutes which was the maximum, it was slightly undercooked inside and burnt on the bottom but taste was there. It was the same for the blueberry muffins which was more than slightly undercooked. I’m guessing, I’ll have to tweak the temperatures and time to get it cooked
Check if your oven has accurate temperature. If this is happening in multiple recipes, you may need to have it calibrated.
I was looking for a recipe like this and this one caught my eye. I have just made it…so good! My son looked at me like I was the best mom ever and said, with eyebrows raised and huge smile through doughy deliciousness, “You’re making these again!” Needless to say this one is a keeper and thank you for the mothet son bonding time. I will be finding more recipes from this site. Thank you!
Taste was superb! My only problem was that it took longer than 12 minutes to bake. Even at 15 minutes, the dough was slightly wet inside. Perhaps amend the recipe for electric ovens? Either that, or my oven isn’t as reliable as I thought it was?
Either way, thank you!
I barely got to try these because my twin teenaged sons devoured them! These biscuits are nuggets of yummy deliciousness with a savory, yet tart flavor in every bite. This recipe is a hit in my family.
So delicious! Like every other comment, better than Red Lobster. Easy enough to make with small children!
My daughter requested “Red Lobster Biscuits” . We’ve bought the box mix before and they were terrible. Found this recipe and made them in less than 20 minutes. They are AMAZING! Better than Red Lobster’s biscuits because they don’t have an artificial texture or taste. I substituted 1% Milk with some white whine vinegar for the buttermilk and they were still delicious. Best copy cat recipe I’ve found!
Amazing biscuits! I added some dried parsley, fresh garlic and some West Indian pepper sauce to the recipe and it came out great!
Love these,takes me back to red lobster every time i make them. Such an easy recipe to bring back good memories
These are family favorite since past two years( landed on this recipe as we all loved red lobster biscuits) I keep baking these very often ever since! Thanks for sharing these yummier than original treats!!
Very good! I didn’t melt better. I chopped frozen butter into the recipe! Delicious!!
Great idea, Elia!
OMG!!!! I made these tonight and they were so good! Way better than the mix you buy and make at home. They were so easy, it took less than 10 mins to prepare. I will definitely be making these again!
Thanks for sharing!