Cheddar Bay Biscuits Copycat Recipe (2024)

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These Cheddar Biscuits are a Red Lobster copycat recipe that’s so easy to make. They take only 25 minutes to make and they taste SO much better than the original!

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During the winter I like to cook up nice, hearty soup, stewand chili recipes for dinner. No matter what I make my family always requests these Cheddar Biscuits! They are so tasty and go with practically any type of soup or chili. Plus they’re incredibly easy to make and taste even better than the original biscuits (sorry, Red Lobster!).

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3 things that make these cheddar biscuits amazing:

  1. The dough is so tender. Make sure you do not over-mix the dough once the milk is added. Just mix until the dough comes together.
  2. They’re covered in butter! Butter that’s infused with garlic and dotted with fresh parsley.
  3. They’re best served warm. And when I say best served warm I mean that’s the only way to eat them; fresh out of the oven. Trust me, they’re heavenly!

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Cook’s Note – Cheddar Biscuits:

  • While these Cheddar Biscuits are best served warm, I do have a make-head option for you. Follow the recipe below up until baking. Cover to baking sheet with foil that’s been lightly sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Refrigerate the dough until ready to use, but no more than 18 hours. Bake as directed, brush with the butter mixture and serve warm!
  • These Cheddar Biscuits are also fabulous served at brunch. I recently served them with quiche for a birthday brunch and the two paired perfectly! Or how about making little breakfast sliders out of these biscuits? Oh my, now we’ve got something folks!

Cook’s Tools – Cheddar Biscuits:

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Cheddar Biscuits Copycat Recipe

Author Adapted from Food Network Magazine

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

14 biscuits

These Cheddar Biscuits are a Red Lobster copycat recipe that's so easy to make. They take only 25 minutes to make and they taste SO much better than the original!

Ingredients

FOR THE BISCUITS:

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 ½ teaspoons sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoons salt
  • 3 Tablespoons vegetable shortening at room temperature
  • 4 Tablespoons cold unsalted butter cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 6 ounces yellow sharp cheddar cheese grated (about 1 ¼ cups)
  • ¾ cup whole milk

FOR THE GARLIC BUTTER:

  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large garlic clove minced
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Adjust oven rack to upper third of oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with silicone baking mat or spray with nonstick cooking spray.

FOR THE BISCUITS:

  • Add flour, baking powder, sugar, Old Bay seasoning, and salt to the bowl of a food processor and pulse to combine. Slowly add shortening and butter and pulse 5-6 times until mixture is in pea-sized pieces. Add cheese and pulse 1-3 times until mixed. Pour in milk and pulse until dough comes together, about 6-8 pulses.

  • Using a ¼ cup scoop, place dough on prepared baking sheet, 2-inches apart. Lightly compress biscuits with the palm of your hand. Bake until golden brown, about 15-18 minutes.

FOR THE GARLIC BUTTER:

  • Add butter and garlic to a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until melted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in parsley.

TO FINISH:

  • Brush biscuits with butter mixture and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biscuit | Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 103mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 0.9mg

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I’m Jillian, the creator behind Food Folks and Fun. I have over 30 years of experience cooking for others. There’s nothing I love more than cooking for my family. Food is love, and cooking isn’t just putting a meal on a plate: It’s putting a little part of myself into that meal.

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  1. Cheddar biscuits go with almost anything!! I can see why your family requests them!

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  2. Wowza – these biscuits look amazing! The garlic butter on top is a great touch:)

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    1. Thanks, Brianne!

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  3. You had me at brunch! This recipe looks absolutely delicious!

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    1. I love brunch, too! You should try these the next time you’re making brunch!

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  4. Yummy and cheesy, my kind of comfort food

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    1. Me, too Claudia!

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  5. I could live on these!!! The main reason I go to red lobster. You just reminded me that I don’t need too anymore. Homemade tastes better. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. I could so live on them, too!

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Cheddar Bay Biscuits Copycat Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What makes cheddar Bay biscuits so good? ›

Butter: I use unsalted butter in my biscuit dough. Since we're adding salt and garlic powder, I don't want my butter to make the biscuits too salty. Cheddar Cheese: Shredded cheddar cheese is going to give your biscuits the most amazing flavor! Perfectly savory and sharp.

What can I substitute for cheddar bay biscuit mix? ›

Using Bisquick:
  • 2 cups Bisquick.
  • 1 teaspoon sugar.
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
  • 2/3 cups milk.
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  • 2 tablespoons butter.
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Can I use milk instead of water for red lobster biscuits? ›

Helpful Tips to Make Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits

If you want more richness in your Red Lobster Cheddar biscuits, substitute milk or buttermilk for the water and top with more butter. Add 1 teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning for an extra flavor touch.

What are the ingredients in red lobster biscuit mix? ›

INGREDIENTS: Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Palm And Soybean Oil, Less Than 2% Of: Baking Soda, Salt, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Dextrose, Buttermilk, Ascorbic Acid, Enzymes.

What is the secret to an excellent biscuit? ›

The secret to the best biscuits is using very cold butter and baking powder. We've made a lot of biscuits, but this easy biscuits recipe is the one we turn to the most!

Which liquid makes the best biscuits? ›

*Substitute buttermilk, light cream, or heavy cream for the whole milk, if you prefer; use enough of whatever liquid you choose to bring the dough together readily, without you having to work it too much. The higher-fat liquid you use, the more tender and richer-tasting your biscuits will be.

Is Bisquick the same as biscuit mix? ›

Bisquick went on sale in 1931 as a ready-to-bake biscuit mix and was, and still is, extremely popular. The product has been updated since its launch, adding buttermilk and more shortening, to create a fluffier and lighter texture.

Can I use pancake mix instead of biscuit mix? ›

CHOOSE AN EASY BISQUICK SUBSTITUTE USING WHAT YOU HAVE

Pancake Mix – Pancake mix is a lot like Bisquick, but it may yield a slightly sweeter result due to its sugar content. Jiffy Baking Mix – Use Jiffy baking mix in place of Bisquick and get delicious results!

Why are they called cheddar bay biscuits? ›

For starters, Cheddar Bay is not a real place. Red Lobster used the would-be geographical name "to reflect the seaside atmosphere of Red Lobster restaurants," per an official press release.

What makes the red lobster biscuits so unique? ›

1: They're fresh. Only a fifteen minute holding time. 2: A good amount of shredded cheddar cheese is added to the mix before baking. 3: The garlic bread topping that is brushed on thick and seeps into the biscuits.

Can I use milk instead of water for cheddar bay biscuit mix? ›

I used milk instead of water and just mixed it altogether and then baked them drop style on a cookie sheet. Next time I will cook them at a slightly lower temperature.

Can you make red lobster biscuits without the cheese? ›

Can you make red lobster biscuits without cheese? Yes absolutely. If you prefer cheese-less biscuits, simply omit the vegan cheese from the recipe. You will still have fluffy perfect biscuits!

What are cheddar bay biscuits made of? ›

Cheddar Bay Biscuits Ingredients

Cheese: Use three ounces (or about ¾ cup) of shredded Cheddar cheese. Butter: A stick of melted butter lends richness and flavor. Seasonings: These flavorful Cheddar bay biscuits are flavored with garlic powder, salt, onion powder, and dried parsley.

Are Red Lobster biscuits made in house? ›

All entrées come with two warm, house-made Cheddar Bay Biscuits.

How long does red lobster cheddar bay biscuit mix last? ›

GLUTEN-FREE CHEDDAR GOODNESS: Easily make a delicious, gluten-free version of Red Lobster's iconic, restaurant-quality Cheddar Bay Biscuits in your very own kitchen. WHAT'S INCLUDED: Every order of this mix includes a single, 11.36-ounce box with a shelf life from production of 548 days.

What makes the Red Lobster biscuits so unique? ›

1: They're fresh. Only a fifteen minute holding time. 2: A good amount of shredded cheddar cheese is added to the mix before baking. 3: The garlic bread topping that is brushed on thick and seeps into the biscuits.

How are Red Lobster biscuits so good? ›

So part of why the biscuits at Red Lobster are so darn tasty is because they are pretty much always super fresh and piping hot when they land on your table. Per the folks at Red Lobster, the batches of those mouth watering Cheddar Bay Biscuits are mixed by hand and going into the oven every 15 to 20 minutes.

What are the best biscuits ever? ›

Top 5 favorite British biscuits:
  • Chocolate Digestives.
  • Shortbread.
  • Chocolate fingers.
  • Jaffa Cakes.
  • Chocolate Hobnobs.

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