Imagine biting into a warm, buttery biscuit that's crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and bursting with cheesy, garlicky goodness - without ever leaving your home! These copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits are about to become your new obsession, transforming an ordinary meal into an extraordinary dining experience. Get ready to impress your family and friends with a restaurant-quality side dish that's surprisingly simple to make and impossibly delicious.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
- Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter pieces.
- Fold in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Pour in the cold buttermilk and gently stir with a fork until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the biscuits tough.
- Using a large cookie scoop or spoon, drop the biscuit dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. You should have approximately 12 biscuits.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top and cooked through.
- While the biscuits are baking, prepare the garlic butter topping by mixing the melted butter with garlic salt and dried parsley.
- Immediately after removing the biscuits from the oven, brush the tops generously with the garlic butter mixture.
- Serve warm and enjoy your homemade Red Lobster-style cheddar bay biscuits!
Tips
- Keep your butter COLD - this is crucial for creating those flaky, tender layers that make these biscuits irresistible.
- Don't overmix the dough - mix just until ingredients are combined to ensure a light, tender texture.
- Use freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese for the most robust flavor.
- Make sure your baking powder is fresh to help the biscuits rise properly.
- Brush the garlic butter on immediately after baking for maximum flavor absorption.
- Serve these biscuits warm for the best taste and texture.
- For extra indulgence, you can add a pinch more cayenne pepper if you like a bit of heat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 285kcal
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 7g
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 55mg
