Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits

These delicious Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits are better than the real thing! Warm, buttery, and ready in 20 minutes!

Tasty biscuits are the perfect addition to any meal. Need more Red Lobster-inspired deliciousness then try my scampi , chowder , and a reader-favorite, this lobster tail !

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Reasons to Make These Biscuits

Perfect With Any Meal: Serve these Red Lobster cheddar bay biscuits alongside any meal. They are the perfect biscuit!
Buttery, Soft, and Delicious: You’ll love the flavor of these well-known biscuits and they have the best texture!
Homemade Copycat Recipe: Enjoy these fast and easy biscuits any time you want at home!

What Are Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits?

If you’ve ever been to Red Lobster, you know that the cheddar bay biscuits are the best thing on the menu! They’re warm, soft, and bursting with flavor. The cheddar cheese melts as it bakes into the biscuits, and the garlic butter topping just takes them to the next level. Your family will love these buttery, flakey biscuits!

Whether you serve them up with a hot bowl of Lobster Chowder , seafood , pasta , or just want to eat them on their own, these copycat Red Lobster cheddar bay biscuits are always a favorite! If you want to recreate more staple dishes from your favorite restaurants, then check out my list of copycat recipes here !

Ingredients to Make Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits

Making copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay biscuits only requires a few simple ingredients! I love that I can recreate the amazing flavor and texture of these biscuits with just pantry staples.

Biscuits

All-Purpose Flour: All-purpose flour works great because it gives your biscuits a nice, fluffy structure.
Sugar : Adding a bit of sugar to your biscuit dough balances the flavor.
Baking Powder : For a biscuit that is airy and flaky, baking powder is key!
Garlic Powder : Garlic is a must for that perfect savory flavor in your Red Lobster cheddar bay biscuits!
Salt : Enhances the overall flavor.
Buttermilk : Buttermilk is what makes these biscuits so rich and soft! You can use storebought, but I always like making mine from scratch ! It’s super easy!
Butter: I use unsalted butter in my biscuit dough. Since we’re adding salt and garlic powder, I don’t want my butter to make the biscuits too salty.
Cheddar Cheese: Shredded cheddar cheese is going to give your biscuits the most amazing flavor because it’s perfectly savory and sharp.

Garlic Butter Topping

Butter: Melted butter is the base for the garlic butter topping. Tastes great, too!
Garlic Powder : A little garlic powder brushed on top of your biscuits makes all the difference because each bite is packed with flavor!
Fresh Parsley : Finely chopped parsley is the perfect aromatic finishing touch. It adds a hint of peppery, fresh flavor.

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Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits Recipe

Making these copycat Red Lobster cheddar bay biscuits is beyond easy! Only 10 minutes of prep and 10 minutes in the oven! You’ll have warm, tasty biscuits in no time at all.

Preheat Oven/ Combine Flour Mixture: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Then, in a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, and salt.
Whisk the Buttermilk Mixture and Mix the Dough/ Fold in Cheese: Whisk together the melted butter and buttermilk. Combine with the flour mixture until incorporated. The dough will be thick. Then, fold in the shredded cheddar cheese.
Form Biscuits: Next, measure each biscuit using a 1/4 cup measuring cup . The measuring cup works great for packing the dough and forming the biscuit. It also shapes them and makes them the same size.
Bake/ Brush on Butter Topping: Bake for 10-12 minutes in preheated oven until golden brown. Last, combine the garlic butter topping ingredients then brush onto each biscuit.

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Biscuit Tips and Tricks

Here are my suggestions for customizing your cheddar bay biscuits to perfection! You are going to absolutely love these! My family can never get enough of them.

Cheese: Cheddar is a classic addition to this recipe, but you can mix and match other cheeses to your liking! I love switching these up with fresh parmesan or gouda. For a little kick, add shredded pepper jack!
Additional Flavors: If you want a bit of heat in your biscuits, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to your dough! And if you love fresh herbs like me, then add a little Italian seasoning to your butter glaze!
How to Serve Cheddar Biscuits: These tasty biscuits work well as a side for anything. For a complete meal, serve these biscuits with my seafood lasagna or grilled salmon , and a side salad !

Storing Leftover Biscuits

These buttery cheddar bay biscuits are perfect for storing, reheating, and freezing for the perfect anytime snack!

At Room Temperature: This is my preferred way of storing them. Keep your biscuits in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap for 3-4 days.
To Reheat: Pop individual biscuits in the microwave for 10-15 second intervals until warm. For bigger batches, wrap biscuits in foil, place on a baking sheet, and warm at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-10 minutes.
In the Freezer: Both unbaked and baked rolls can be frozen. Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

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Biscuits

▢ 2 cups all-purpose flour
▢ 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
▢ 1 tablespoon baking powder
▢ 2 teaspoons garlic powder
▢ ¾ teaspoon salt
▢ 1 cup buttermilk
▢ ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
▢ 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Garlic Butter Topping

▢ 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
▢ ½ teaspoon garlic powder
▢ 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour , 1 tablespoon granulated sugar , 1 tablespoon baking powder , 2 teaspoons garlic powder , and ¾ teaspoon salt .
Whisk together the melted ½ cup unsalted butter, and 1 cup buttermilk in a bowl or large measuring cup.
Combine the buttermilk mixture with the flour mixture and stir until fully incorporated. It will make a thick dough. Fold in 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese .
Measure out each biscuit using a greased ¼ cup measuring cup and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving at least 2 inches between all of them.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the tops of the biscuits are a light golden brown.
Combine 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ teaspoon garlic powder and 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, and brush onto each biscuit while they are still hot.

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