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    Home » Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Recipe

    Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Recipe

    Published: Jan 6, 2022 · Modified: Jan 7, 2022 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Recipe is a simple cheddar garlic drop biscuit recipe that tastes just like the biscuits from Red Lobster. Plus, the biscuits can be made from scratch in about 15 minutes!

    Silver dish full of cheddar bay biscuits.

    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.

    Ingredients for cheddar bay biscuits in dishes.

    Ingredients and substitutions

    • All-purpose flour
    • Granulated sugar
    • Baking soda
    • 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 ¼ teaspoon.
    • Buttermilk - If you don't have buttermilk, you can make an easy substitute with this 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.
    • Parsley
    • Old Bay seasoning

    How to make cheddar bay biscuits

    Dry ingredients for cheddar bay biscuits in a glass mixing bowl.

    In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, garlic powder, and salt.

    Buttermilk and melted butter whisked into dry ingredients in a glass mixing bowl.

    Add buttermilk and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Stir until just incorporated.

    Shredded cheddar cheese on biscuit dough in a mixing bowl.

    Fold in cheese until just combined.

    Cheddar bay biscuit dough on a baking sheet.

    Scoop out 3 tablespoon-sized portions of biscuit dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2-3 inches in between biscuits.

    Bake for about 8-12 minutes, or until golden brown.

    Cheddar bay biscuits on a baking sheet.

    For the garlic butter, whisk together butter, parsley, garlic powder, and Old Bay in a small bowl.
    Brush the tops of the hot biscuits with the garlic butter mixture.

    Serve immediately.

    How to store

    The biscuits should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for up to three days.

    Dish of cheddar bay biscuits on a wooden background.

    Can you freeze the biscuits?

    You can! 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, brush them with the garlic butter just before serving.

    Serving suggestions

    Garlic cheddar biscuits go well with so many dishes! Here are some recipes that go well with these biscuits:

    • Dutch Oven Beef Stew
    • Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup
    • Lasagna Soup

    If you’ve tried these copycat Red Lobster cheddar bay biscuits, don’t forget to rate the recipe and leave me a comment below. I love to hear from people who've made my recipes!

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    Silver dish full of cheddar bay biscuits.

    Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Recipe

    Copycat Cheddar Bay Biscuit Recipe is a simple cheddar garlic drop biscuit recipe that tastes just like the Red Lobster biscuits.
    4.84 from 6 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes
    Total Time: 18 minutes
    Servings: 10 biscuits
    Calories: 285kcal
    Author: Kate @ I Heart Eating

    Ingredients

    Biscuits

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 cup buttermilk
    • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
    • 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

    Garlic Butter

    • 3 tablespoons butter melted
    • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
    US Customary - Metric

    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.
    • Add buttermilk and melted butter. Stir until just incorporated.
    • Fold in cheese until just combined.
    • 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. 
    • 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 ¼ teaspoon.
    • Buttermilk - If you don't have buttermilk, you can make an easy substitute with this 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

    Serving: 1biscuit | Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 388mg | Potassium: 84mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 570IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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    Originally published 7/25/17. Updated with additional photos, tips, and information on 1/6/22.

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    Kate got her first cookbook when she was five years old, and she hasn't stopped cooking since then! Her delicious recipes have been featured on Food Network, MSN, Better Homes & Gardens, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, and more. When she's not cooking or baking, she can be found on her mini farm with her husband and her five kids.

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    Comments

    1. Amy

      February 03, 2022 at 8:14 pm

      5 stars
      Better then red lobster!

      Reply
      • Kate

        February 03, 2022 at 9:48 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    2. Slothpants

      January 25, 2022 at 8:57 pm

      5 stars
      These are soooooooo good!

      Reply
      • Kate

        January 25, 2022 at 9:09 pm

        Thank you!!

        Reply
    3. Paula

      January 17, 2022 at 6:52 pm

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • Kate

        January 18, 2022 at 9:57 am

        Good idea! You don't want to run out of biscuits!

        Reply
    4. Amanda

      August 29, 2018 at 2:14 pm

      5 stars
      OMG!!! They taste just like Red Lobster biscuits!

      Reply
      • Kate

        August 29, 2018 at 2:21 pm

        Thank you! I'm glad that you liked them. =) Thanks for commenting!

        Reply
    5. Melissa

      January 03, 2018 at 4:38 pm

      I assume you add the cheddar cheese at step 4?

      Great recipe!

      Reply
      • Kate

        January 03, 2018 at 5:38 pm

        Yes, thank you! I've fixed that.

        Reply
    6. Angelina

      August 05, 2017 at 5:02 am

      4 stars
      How many biscuits does this recipe make? My mouth is watering. They sure look delicious!

      Reply
      • Kate

        August 06, 2017 at 10:45 pm

        Thanks! You should get about 10-11 biscuits.

        Reply
    7. Bethany

      July 26, 2017 at 11:30 am

      These biscuits look so, so yummy!

      Reply
      • Kate

        July 27, 2017 at 9:37 am

        Thank you!!

        Reply

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