Cheddar Bay Biscuits are a delicious cheddar garlic drop biscuits that taste just like the biscuits from Red Lobster. These biscuits are super easy to make, and they can be made from scratch in about 15 minutes!
This copycat cheddar bay biscuit recipe is an easy recreation of the biscuits from Red Lobster. The cheddar garlic drop biscuits are topped with a simple garlic parsley butter that has just a bit of Old Bay Seasoning in it.
The biscuits are made from scratch with simple pantry ingredients. They’re also really put together quickly, and they’re ready in about 15 minutes, which makes them a perfect side for a busy night.
“You had me with the pictures! I love Red Lobster biscuits and now I don’t have to leave home for them. I did have to double the recipe though.” – Paula
Ingredient notes and substitutions
- Garlic powder: Be sure to use garlic powder, not garlic salt.
- Kosher salt: You can also use regular (table) salt. If using table salt, you’ll only need 1/4 teaspoon.
- Buttermilk: If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make an easy substitute with this buttermilk substitute recipe.
- Unsalted butter: If using salted butter, omit the kosher salt.
- Sharp cheddar cheese: I like to use sharp cheddar cheese because it has more flavor. Mild cheddar cheese could also be used.
How to make cheddar bay biscuits
Here you’ll find instructions and step-by-step photos showing how to make this recipe. The full recipe, including ingredients, is given below.
Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, garlic powder, and salt.
Step 2: Add buttermilk and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Stir until just incorporated.
Step 3: Fold in cheese until just combined.
Step 4: Scoop out 3 tablespoon-sized portions of biscuit dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2-3 inches in between biscuits.
Step 5: Bake for about 8-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
Step 6: For the garlic butter, whisk together butter, parsley, garlic powder, and Old Bay in a small bowl.
Step 7: Brush the tops of the hot biscuits with the garlic butter mixture.
Step 8: Serve immediately.
How to freeze
You can freeze the biscuits for later if you prefer. To freeze, bake the biscuits as-directed, but don’t brush the biscuits with garlic butter.
Let the biscuits cool on a wire cooling rack to room temperature. Place the cooled biscuits in a resealable freezer-safe container. The biscuits will keep for up to 3 months.
When you’re ready to serve the biscuits, warm and brush them with the garlic butter just before serving.
Storage
The biscuits should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for up to three days when properly stored.
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Cheddar Bay Biscuits – Copycat Red Lobster Recipe
Equipment
- baking sheet
Ingredients
Biscuits
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Garlic Butter
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, garlic powder, and salt.2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Add buttermilk and melted butter. Stir until just incorporated.1 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- Fold in cheese until just combined.1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Scoop out 3 tablespoons batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2-3 inches in between biscuits.
- Bake for about 8-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- For the garlic butter, whisk together butter, parsley, garlic powder, and Old Bay in a small bowl.3 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- Brush the tops of the hot biscuits with the garlic butter.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Garlic powder: Be sure to use garlic powder, not garlic salt.
- Kosher salt: You can also use regular (table) salt. If using table salt, you’ll only need 1/4 teaspoon.
- Buttermilk: If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make an easy substitute with this buttermilk substitute recipe.
- Unsalted butter: If using salted butter, omit the kosher salt.
- Sharp cheddar cheese: I like to use sharp cheddar cheese because it has more flavor. Mild cheddar cheese could also be used.
- Nutrition values are estimates.
Nutrition
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Originally published 7/25/17. This recipe is regularly updated.
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Comments & Reviews
Robert says
Love Red Lobster Biscuits Awesome
Kate says
Thank you!
Lorraine F Haley says
Do you have a substitute for Old Bay Seasoning
Kate says
Hi! The closest substitute for Old Bay would be a pinch of celery salt and a pinch of paprika. You could also omit it if you prefer.
Amy says
Better then red lobster!
Kate says
Thank you!
Slothpants says
These are soooooooo good!
Kate says
Thank you!!
Paula says
You had me with the pictures! I love Red Lobster biscuits and now I don’t have to leave home for them. I did have to double the recipe though.
Kate says
Good idea! You don’t want to run out of biscuits!
Amanda says
OMG!!! They taste just like Red Lobster biscuits!
Kate says
Thank you! I’m glad that you liked them. =) Thanks for commenting!
Melissa says
I assume you add the cheddar cheese at step 4?
Great recipe!
Kate says
Yes, thank you! I’ve fixed that.
Angelina says
How many biscuits does this recipe make? My mouth is watering. They sure look delicious!
Kate says
Thanks! You should get about 10-11 biscuits.
Bethany says
These biscuits look so, so yummy!
Kate says
Thank you!!