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Cheddar Bay Biscuits

Apr 6, 2022 · 24 Comments

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Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits are soft, fluffy, cheesy, garlicky, and EVEN BETTER than the originals. This homemade from scratch recipe is super easy to make in less than 30 minutes! #biscuit #redlobster

Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits are soft, fluffy, cheesy, garlicky, and EVEN BETTER than the originals. Plus, they're super easy to make in less than 30 minutes!

Cheddar Bay Biscuits in a white linen with an aqua background with fresh parsley

Cheddar Bay Biscuits

If you've ever been to Red Lobster, you know that their Cheddar Bay Biscuits are the best part. I've even been known to eat too many to finish my dinner. 🙊🙈

Well, these copycat Cheddar Bay Biscuits are even better than the restaurant.

They are so fluffy and cheesy with just a touch of spice from cayenne pepper and plenty of garlic butter brushed all over the top.

Plus, they are ridiculously easy to make. No kneading, no cutting into shapes. Just mix and scoop.

How to Make Cheddar Bay Biscuits Ahead of Time

To make ahead Cheddar Bay Biscuits, you can combine all of your dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper). Then store these ingredients in a zip bag or container with a lid.

Just add wet ingredients and complete the recipe when you're ready to make them!

Black silicone brush brushing butter garlic topping onto a baked biscuit.

How to Freeze Cheddar Bay Biscuits

To freeze you biscuits, prepare the dough, and scoop onto a baking sheet with a large cookie scoop (about ¼ cup scoops).

Place baking sheet in the freezer and allow to freeze for 2 hours or until frozen solid. Transfer to a freezer bag to store for up to a month.

When ready to use, follow baking instructions in the recipe, adding on an additional 2-4 minutes to the cook time to account for them being frozen. Watch them closely at the end.

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Cheddar Bay Biscuits Video

Cheddar Bay Biscuits in a white linen with parsley in the background

Cheddar Bay Biscuits

Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits are soft, fluffy, cheesy, garlicky, and EVEN BETTER than the originals. Plus, they're super easy to make in less than 30 minutes!
5 from 16 votes
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Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cheddar Bay Biscuits, Drop Biscuits, Red Lobster Biscuits, Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 biscuits
Calories: 186kcal
Author: Michelle
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar

Topping

  • 4 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, and salt. Whisk to combine.
  • Make a well in the center of flour mixture. Add buttermilk into the well. Stir until just combined.
  • Gently fold in cheese.
  • Using a ¼-cup measuring cup or scoop, scoop dough evenly onto prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. (You may need to bake in batches)
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown.
  • While biscuits are baking, prepare the topping. In a small mixing bowl, combine 4 tablespoons melted butter, parsley, and garlic powder. Stir to combine. Brush on biscuits as soon as they're out of the oven. (Or just before serving!)

Notes

  • Don't have buttermilk? That's okay! Buttermilk is really easy to substitute. Here's how.
  • Mix the dough as little as possible. Lumps are okay! Minimal mixing will keep the biscuits soft, fluffy, and tender.
  • Use a cookie scoop to scoop. It's way less messy than trying to use a spoon!
  • Make sure your baking powder is good. Good baking powder will ensure your biscuits are nice and fluffy. To test it, place 1 teaspoon of baking powder in ⅓ cup HOT tap water. If it bubbles, it's good to use. If not, it needs to be replaced!
  • Use thickly grated cheese to be able to actually see the cheese pieces in the biscuits. Both fine and thick grated cheese will still taste great though!
  • For the true Red Lobster experience, add a little fresh cracked sea salt to the tops of the biscuits after brushing with the butter mixture.
  • Storage: These biscuits can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biscuit | Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 338mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 328IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 172mg | Iron: 1mg
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UPDATE INFO: This recipe was originally published in February 2014, and was republished in October 2019 with new pictures, more instructions and tips, and video.

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  1. Pam@over50feeling40 says

    February 18, 2016 at 4:58 pm

    I just might make these this weekend...sounds so good! I pinned it and thanks for sharing with the Thursday Blog Hop!

    Reply
  2. Dannii says

    October 02, 2019 at 10:57 am

    These sound amazing. Anything heavy on the cheese is good with me!

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      October 02, 2019 at 11:28 am

      Agreed! Me too!

      Reply
  3. Tawnie Kroll says

    October 02, 2019 at 11:08 am

    We are obsessed with this recipe in my house, so so good !!!

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      October 02, 2019 at 11:28 am

      We are too! My kids ask for them regularly!

      Reply
  4. Rebecca says

    October 02, 2019 at 11:17 am

    I just said Ohhhh YEAH out loud when I saw the first photo. YUM!!! These would be great with wintery soup!

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      October 02, 2019 at 11:28 am

      Absolutely! I loved eating them with butternut squash bisque when I made them for this photo shoot. So good!

      Reply
  5. Sapana says

    October 02, 2019 at 11:31 am

    I am so making these this weekend!! They look incredible and I love how easy they are to make - thank you for this recipe!

    Reply
  6. Ellen says

    October 02, 2019 at 11:38 am

    I've never made these from scratch, only the box from the supermarket. So happy to have a recipe!

    Reply
  7. Heather says

    October 02, 2019 at 9:10 pm

    These are delicious! They were wonderful with our soup for dinner tonight! Thank you!

    Reply
  8. Iryna says

    October 07, 2019 at 10:39 am

    Get in my belly! These biscuits look so delicious! I imagine they would pair great with a bowl of homemade soup.

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  9. Marlynn | Urban Bliss Life says

    October 07, 2019 at 12:23 pm

    I adore drop biscuits and these are so perfect to accompany a warm bowl of soup and side salad for a whole meal!

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  10. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says

    October 07, 2019 at 12:52 pm

    I'm making this for the weekend, I bet everyone is going to devour it!

    Reply
  11. Safira Adam says

    October 07, 2019 at 1:10 pm

    I am making these on the weekend! Obsessed with cheese and they go so well with all the soups I am making at the moment.

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  12. Sara says

    October 07, 2019 at 3:42 pm

    these are my new addiction! So spot on and melt in your mouth.

    Reply
  13. Tawnie Kroll says

    September 23, 2020 at 12:02 pm

    Our new favorite go-to biscuit! Easy to make and such a wonderful flavor. Thank you!

    Reply
  14. Angela says

    September 23, 2020 at 1:10 pm

    The perfect biscuit! This was so good with the garlic and cheddar. My family loved them. Thanks so much for sharing. YUM!

    Reply
  15. Jamie says

    September 23, 2020 at 1:26 pm

    We served these alongside our dinner and they were so delicious! We'll be making these cheddar biscuits again. Thank you!

    Reply
  16. Jacque Hastert says

    September 23, 2020 at 1:34 pm

    My favorite copycat recipe ever! They taste just as good and sometimes even better than anything I ever get at the restaurant. I can't wait to make these again very soon.

    Reply
  17. Maria says

    September 24, 2020 at 6:41 am

    This looks fantastic! Everyone would surely like this! Something that everyone can look forward to this weekend as a snack.

    Reply
  18. Irene says

    December 29, 2022 at 9:26 am

    Can you make ahead and how do you warm them up (microwave? oven?)

    Reply
  19. Irene says

    December 29, 2022 at 9:26 am

    These look delicious. How do you reheat them for dinner??

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    • Michelle says

      December 29, 2022 at 9:53 am

      You can make these ahead and freeze before baking to keep them extra fresh (instructions are at the bottom of the recipe). Or you can bake them and top them with a damp paper towel in the microwave for 15-30 seconds. This will warm them up without drying them out.

      Reply
  20. Jules says

    October 09, 2023 at 3:31 am

    Made these for thanksgiving yesterday and they absolutely lived up to the hype. Everyone loved them! Thanks for the recipe 🙂

    Reply

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