No need to head to Red Lobster because these Cheddar Bay Biscuits are easy to make at home. These biscuits are garlicky, flaky, and filled with cheesy goodness.
These Cheddar Bay Biscuits are just like the ones you love from Red Lobster. As soon as I had them I new I had to make a recipe for them so I could eat them whenever I wanted! These tender, buttery biscuits are loaded with cheddar cheese and brushed with a savory garlic herb butter that melts into every warm, flaky layer.
For more fun biscuit recipes you have to try my Buttermilk Biscuits and Sweet Potato Biscuits!
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Why We Love These Homemade Biscuits
- A great addition to parties, potlucks, or family gatherings.
- Warm, soft, and packed with flavor, they’re best enjoyed straight from the oven.
- These homemade biscuits are just as irresistible as Red Lobster’s famous biscuits!
Recipe Ingredients
Cheddar Cheese – Shred your own for the best melt or use pre-shredded for convenience. Sharp cheddar cheese adds a bold, tangy flavor, but mild or white cheddar works well as substitutes.
Buttermilk – Essential for tender, flavorful biscuits.
Garlic Powder – Used in both the dough and topping, it gives a strong, savory garlic flavor that’s more concentrated than fresh garlic.
For a full list of ingredients and amounts, see the recipe card below.
Variations
Seasoning Options – Replace garlic powder with Old Bay seasoning for a zesty, spiced profile, or incorporate onion powder for a fuller, well-rounded flavor.
Garnish – Dried parsley flakes or dehydrated parsley can be used as a convenient substitute for fresh parsley, and adding Parmesan creates a richer topping.
How to Make Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Step 1: Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (230 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat, and set aside.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, and salt.
Step 3: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and butter. Pour into the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms, then fold in cheese (taking care not to overmix, or you’ll end up with tough biscuits).
Step 4: Using a large cookie scoop (#20 or approximately 3.5 tablespoons), scoop the batter and place it onto the prepared baking sheet. You can pat them just a little bit to slightly flatten the tops so the little peaks don’t brown. Place into the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the tops begin to turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet.
Step 5: Meanwhile, to make the topping, melt butter in a small bowl, then add the garlic powder and salt. When the butter is warm to the touch, add in the parsley. Mix together and brush over the tops of the biscuits. Allow the butter to absorb before serving, about 2–3 minutes.
FAQs
Add extra cayenne pepper, a pinch of chili flakes, or even diced jalapeños to the dough for a spicy kick.
Yes, you can substitute the dry ingredients with Bisquick. Use 2 cups of Bisquick mix and proceed with the recipe starting from Step 3, adding the wet ingredients and cheese.
Storage Information
STORE leftover biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 3-5 days. To FREEZE, wrap the biscuits individually and store them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months.
REHEAT in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes or microwave on medium power for 10–15 seconds until warmed through.
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Cheddar Bay Biscuits Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cup +2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper*
- 1/8 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk**
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter - melted
- 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese - shredded
For the Topping
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter - melted
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 tsp parsley - chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (230 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat, and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, and salt.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and butter. Pour into the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms, then fold in cheese (taking care not to overmix, or you'll end up with tough biscuits).
- Using a large cookie scoop (#20 or approximately 3.5 tablespoons), scoop the batter and place it onto the prepared baking sheet. You can pat them just a little bit to slightly flatten the tops so the little peaks don’t brown. Place into the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the tops begin to turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet.
- Meanwhile, to make the topping, melt butter in a small bowl, then add the garlic powder and salt. When the butter is warm to the touch, add in the parsley. Mix together and brush over the tops of the biscuits. Allow the butter to absorb before serving, about 2–3 minutes.
I liked these even more than I expected, really good fresh out of the oven.
My family loves these biscuits!! We make them a lot!! Love the buttery flavor!
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing cheddar biscuits recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!
We love to make these. We pair them with soup or they go with just about any dish.
These are my favorite! I usually buy the mix from costco, but the homemade version is WAY BEYOND delicious! Won’t make them any other way again.