Description
Enjoy the classic taste of Red Lobster’s Cheddar Bay Biscuits with this easy homemade copycat recipe. These savory biscuits are fluffy and buttery, loaded with sharp cheddar cheese and seasoned with garlic and herbs, perfect as a side for any meal or a delicious snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (more if needed)
- â…“ cup cold butter
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Butter Topping
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to get it ready for baking the biscuits.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, garlic powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
- Cut in the butter: Add cold butter cubes to the dry mixture and use a pastry cutter or fork to blend until the mixture is crumbly and the butter pieces are about the size of peas.
- Mix in wet ingredients: Stir in the milk and shredded cheddar cheese gently until just combined to form the biscuit dough.
- Shape the biscuits: Drop heaping spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the biscuits for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden on top.
- Prepare butter topping: While the biscuits are baking, combine the melted butter with dried parsley, garlic powder, and optional Italian seasoning in a small bowl.
- Cool and brush: Remove the biscuits from the oven and allow them to cool for 3 minutes. Then brush the warm biscuits generously with the prepared butter mixture.
- Serve warm: Serve the biscuits immediately while warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a more intense garlic flavor, increase the garlic powder in the butter topping.
- Use shredded sharp cheddar cheese for a richer taste.
- If the dough feels too dry, add a little more milk, one tablespoon at a time.
- These biscuits are best served fresh but can be gently reheated in the oven to restore crispiness.
- Italian seasoning is optional; omit if you prefer a more traditional flavor.
