Cheddar Bay Biscuits Copycat Recipe from Red Lobster

If you’re a fan of Red Lobster’s Cheddar Bay Biscuits, this copycat recipe will make you very happy. These biscuits capture the same warm, rustic texture and bold cheddar flavor you get at the restaurant, and they’re simple to prepare at home.

I’d been craving them for a while. With colder weather settling in, comfort food sounded perfect, and these biscuits — alongside a bowl of Chicken Gnocchi Soup from Olive Garden — hit the spot. They’re unique compared to typical complimentary restaurant breads: flaky, cheesy, and finished with a buttery garlic-parsley topping.

These biscuits are rustic and tender, studded with sharp cheddar, and brushed with a garlicky butter that keeps them irresistible. When I dine out, I often fill up on biscuits before the main course arrives — so making them at home is a great solution.

With a few pantry staples you can recreate these restaurant-quality biscuits in your kitchen. They’re fast, flavorful, and perfect for serving with soups, stews, or a weeknight meal. Be warned: family and friends will ask for them again and again.

Cheddar Bay Biscuits Recipe

Ingredients

Flour
Sugar
Baking powder
Garlic powder
Kosher salt
Cayenne pepper (optional)
Buttermilk
Unsalted butter
Shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Cheddar Bay Biscuit Topping
Unsalted butter
Fresh parsley
Garlic powder

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, and kosher salt. If you like a touch of heat, add cayenne pepper.

In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, combine the buttermilk and melted butter. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir with a rubber spatula just until the dough is moistened. Fold in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese gently so the biscuits remain tender.

Using a 1/4-cup measuring cup or a large cookie scoop, portion the batter into mounds on the prepared sheet. Space them about 1 inch apart — these biscuits don’t spread much but need room to brown. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

The Topping

While the biscuits bake, whisk together the melted butter, chopped fresh parsley, and garlic powder in a small bowl. As soon as the biscuits come out of the oven, brush the tops with the butter mixture so they absorb the flavor and shine. Let them rest a few minutes before serving so the topping soaks in.

Enjoy warm. These biscuits pair beautifully with soups, salads, or any seafood or comfort-meal centerpiece.

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Yield: 12

Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits

Soft, fluffy rustic biscuits seasoned with garlic and cheddar, finished with a buttery parsley topping for a melt-in-your-mouth treat.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• For the topping:
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, salt and cayenne pepper, if using.
3. In a large measuring cup or bowl, whisk together buttermilk and melted butter. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir with a rubber spatula until just moistened. Gently fold in the cheese.
4. Using a 1/4-cup measuring cup or large scoop, portion the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing biscuits about 1 inch apart. Bake 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. Whisk together the melted butter, parsley and garlic powder for the topping. Brush each warm biscuit with the butter mixture and allow to rest a few minutes before serving.

Notes

*To make a quick buttermilk substitute: add 1 tablespoon lemon juice to a measuring cup and pour in milk to reach 1 cup. Let sit 5 minutes, then stir and use.

Recipe provided by Make Your Meals

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 301Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 434mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 10g

Nutritional information is a general guideline and may vary with ingredients and brands used.