Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Recipe (2024)

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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!

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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.

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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 1/4 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

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

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

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Fold in cheese until just combined.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Recipe (10)

4.86 from 7 votes

Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Recipe


Author Kate @ I Heart Eating

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 8 minutes minutes

Total Time 18 minutes minutes

Copycat Cheddar Bay Biscuit Recipe is a simple cheddar garlic drop biscuit recipe that tastes just like the Red Lobster biscuits.

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.

  • 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 1/4 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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    Comments & Reviews

  1. Amy says

    Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Recipe (11)
    Better then red lobster!

    Reply

    • Kate says

      Thank you!

      Reply

  2. Slothpants says

    Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Recipe (12)
    These are soooooooo good!

    Reply

    • Kate says

      Thank you!!

      Reply

  3. Paula says

    Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Recipe (13)
    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 says

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

      Reply

  4. Amanda says

    Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Recipe (14)
    OMG!!! They taste just like Red Lobster biscuits!

    Reply

    • Kate says

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

      Reply

  5. Melissa says

    I assume you add the cheddar cheese at step 4?

    Great recipe!

    Reply

    • Kate says

      Yes, thank you! I’ve fixed that.

      Reply

  6. Angelina says

    Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Recipe (15)
    How many biscuits does this recipe make? My mouth is watering. They sure look delicious!

    Reply

    • Kate says

      Thanks! You should get about 10-11 biscuits.

      Reply

  7. Bethany says

    These biscuits look so, so yummy!

    Reply

    • Kate says

      Thank you!!

      Reply

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