Cheddar Bay Biscuit (Red Lobster Copycat Recipe)

We all know that these little flavor bombs are the best part of Red Lobster, right? I have been tempted at times to stuff some in my purse and take home haha. Cheddar Bay Biscuits are just so good – cheesy and buttery-soft with that yummy crispy outside. They are truly just perfect.

And with this recipe, you can make them at home whenever you want! I had all the ingredients on hand so they were super easy to whip up. My husband said they tasted better than Red Lobster, so I’ll take that as a win! And my toddler could not stop grabbing them and eating them as I was trying to take these pictures. He kept saying ‘mmmm!’ and he’s pretty hard to impress with new foods.

Cheddar Bay Biscuits

Yield: 1.5 dozen

Garlicky cheesy biscuits that are *better* than Red Lobster!

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Ingredients

• 2 cups of flour
• 1 tablespoon of baking powder
• 1 rounded tablespoon of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 stick of unsalted butter
• 1 cup of milk (preferably whole)
• 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese

Butter for topping

• 1/2 stick of melted butter
• 1 teaspoon of dried parsley
• a dash of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Brown one stick of butter. In a small skillet, brown butter over medium heat until the butter is caramelized and nutty brown. Set aside for a few minutes.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the first four dry ingredients.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the browned butter and milk.
5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and lightly mix until wet.
6. Gently stir in the shredded cheese.
7. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
8. Bake for 12 minutes, until the biscuits are a delicious golden brown.
9. While the biscuits are baking, melt 1/2 stick of butter add stir in the parsley and salt.
10. When the biscuits come out of the oven, brush them with the parsley butter and serve warm.

Notes

If you substitute melted butter for the browned butter, add a couple teaspoons of sugar.

What makes Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits so good?

• The biscuits are made with cheddar cheese, which contributes to their rich and savory taste.

Why are they called Cheddar Bay Biscuits?

• The name was inspired by a fictional geographical name “to reflect the seaside atmosphere of Red Lobster restaurants,” the company shared in a release. Biscuits were first served on trays to hungry customers waiting in the restaurant lobby for seating.

Can you leave Cheddar Bay Biscuits out overnight?

• Cheddar biscuits may be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days depending on the humidity of your kitchen. For longer storage, place leftover biscuits in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for 4-5 days or in the freezer for up to 1-2 months.

Wondering what you can make to have for dinner with Cheddar Bay Biscuits?

Roasted chicken, a flavorful salad, and biscuits would make a great meal.

Easy ham and beans, served with cheesy biscuits sounds perfect!

A bowl of warm pesto chili served up with buttery crispy Cheddar Bay biscuits – yum!