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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This recipe is amazing! Even though I will admit I have not followed it in its entirety yet. I had already planned to make some quick biscuits for my hungry l.o.’s with a box biscuit mix from Lidls when I had the idea to make RL Cheese biscuits instead. I incorporated some white cheddar and mozzarella into the mix along with all the spices you recommended. Then followed the box instructions for the amount of milk. After they were baked I buttered per your instructions and they were MARVELOUS! Bravo. I am definitely ready to try it from scratch next.
I just made these and they turned out great! So fast and easy. My family gobbled them up. Thanks for the recipe!
I made this vegan because I am allergic to dairy but it was so amazing. I substituted the unsalted butter and used vegan butter, The cheese for chao vegan shreds cheese, and the buttermilk for almond milk. Oh my Goodness it was amazing.
Thank you so much for sharing this with me. It was a great find
Yay! I’m so happy you shared your dairy-free version! My daughter is allergic to dairy as well and I try to make everything without dairy, if possible. Thanks for sharing!
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These are lovely although I prefer them with just melted butter on the top as they are a bit too garlicky otherwise. I followed the recipe exactly, except my buttermilk was actually milk & white vinegar. I only needed about 2/3rds of the buttermilk/butter mixture. I was amazed how quick and easy these are and how perfect they turned out! In less than 35 minutes, we had piping hot biscuits on our table.
I used sour cream in place of the buttermilk and was delish! I also added a pinch of salt to the topping mixture, so good! These are far better than the original. Thank you for the recipe! ❤️
Did you use 1 cup? Also, did you use regular sour cream, low fat, or fat free? Thanks!
These are amazing! Family loved them and I’ve already made several times. My oven will burn the bottom of biscuits at 450, so lowered to 400 and they came out perfect.
As advertised. Added some finely chopped jalapeño to the batter. Adjust amount to taste of course. Alternatively, one could add chopped scallions, especially the green parts, either in the batter or in place of the parsley. Don’t cheat on the buttermilk, use the real deal.
Literally THEEE best biscuits ever!!
Instead of melting my butter, I leave it cold from the fridge and use a cheese grater to grate it into the flour mix – These biscuits are my family’s most favorite, even the Littles! You won’t be disappointed!
Amazing biscuits and easy to make. I hate having to cut in butter so this is the way I’m doing it forever now.
I’ve never been to Red Lobster but I’m sure these are better. Oh yeah, I cooked mine for about 15 min
So delicious! And easy!
Thank you for this easy and quick recipe.
They were super delicious. Everyone devoured them.
Making another batch today for a friends gathering.
Thank you for this recipe!! They were so easy to make and came out super delicious.
Everyone devoured them.
Making another batch today!
I just could not get these cooked through. I doubled the baking time, still uncooked inside. I used 1/4 c, oven is an accurate temperature. If I were to try again, maybe I would use a 1/8 scoop or something like that. The flavor was great though, just couldn’t get it to cook.
I think its the moisture level. I followed this recipe to the T and it was definitely too moist. Next time I will reduce the buttermilk to 3/4 cup and see how it turns out. Good flavor though and fairly easy.
Just a question, if I want to make the actual biscuits the night before and then reheat them the next day and add the topping, is that doable? If so, what is the best method for reheating them?
Put oven to 400, turn it off then put biscuits in until warm
I made these tonight. They were very delicious. I didn’t feel like going to grab a box of the RL mix. Glad I searched for the recipe. I had everything already.
Oh so GOOD!!! Tasted as good as they looked.
Perfect recipe. This is a must do. Follow precisely. I used milk instead of buttermilk. Turned out great.
Can I use regular string cheese?