Red Lobsters Biscuit Recipe (Easy Cheddar Cheese Biscuits)

If you love the original Red Lobsters biscuit recipe, this cheddar bay biscuits copycat recipe is going to become your new favorite. These cheese biscuits are buttery, flaky, cheesy, and loaded with garlic flavor. They are the perfect balance between a soft interior and a golden, crispy exterior, just like the famous restaurant version.

Whether you’re serving them as a side dish or enjoying them on their own, these biscuits are sure to be a hit.

Why You’ll Love These Cheese Biscuits

This copycat Red Lobster recipe uses common pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, buttermilk, and cold butter, making it an easy go-to whenever you’re craving those classic cheddar biscuits.

Best of all, they’re easy to make at home with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. The combination of shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and melted butter brings the same irresistible flavor, and the drop biscuit style makes them quick and simple to prepare.

Plus, you can customize these biscuits with gluten-free flour or even turn them into garlic biscuits for extra flavor. With these cheesy biscuits, every bite feels like a celebration of flavor, much like the beloved cheddar bay biscuits you’d get at a restaurant.

Red Lobsters Biscuit Ingredients

• all-purpose flour
• baking powder
• baking soda
• garlic powder
• salt
• buttermilk
• honey
• shredded cheddar cheese
• butter
• garlic powder

How to Make Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits

The secret to the best Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits lies in combining the right amount of shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and butter.

Here’s how you can recreate these iconic biscuits at home:

Step 1: Combine dry ingredients

Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, garlic powder, and salt.

Step 2: Cut in butter

Add butter to dry ingredients and cut or pulse until coarse crumbs form.

Step 3: Fold in wet ingredients

Stir in buttermilk, honey, and cheese until just combined.

Step 4: Shape the dough

Roll dough into a rectangle, fold, and repeat a few times.

Step 5: Cut and bake

Cut dough into biscuits, place on a baking sheet, and bake at 425°F for 18-22 minutes.

How to Make Cheddar Bay Biscuit Topping:

Combine melted butter and garlic powder. Brush topping on warm biscuits, sprinkle with parsley for garnish and enjoy.

Tips for Perfect Cheddar Biscuits

• Cheese Selection: For the best flavor, use a mix of sharp cheddar cheese and mozzarella. The cheddar gives the biscuits a sharp, tangy kick, while the mozzarella adds a creamy texture.
• Garlic Lovers: If you love garlic biscuits, don’t be afraid to increase the garlic powder in the recipe. You can also add freshly minced garlic for an even bolder taste.
• Gluten-Free Option: You can easily swap the all-purpose flour for a gluten-free blend to make these biscuits gluten-free without sacrificing texture.
• Fluffy Biscuits: For fluffier biscuits, make sure not to overmix the dough. Stir just until combined to avoid dense biscuits.
• Reheat: These biscuits also reheat well in the air fryer, maintaining their crispy edges.
• For best results, serve them warm and store any leftovers in an airtight container.

This easy recipe results in biscuits that taste just like Red Lobster’s Cheddar Bay Biscuits, with a golden brown exterior and a soft, cheesy interior.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I store leftover biscuits?

Store the cheddar biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. You can also freeze them for longer storage. To reheat, simply pop them in the oven at 350°F for a few minutes until warmed through.

Can I make these with different types of cheese?

Definitely! While cheddar cheese is classic, feel free to experiment with other cheeses like parmesan, gouda, or even pepper jack for a spicy twist. You can easily customize your biscuit recipe with whichever cheese you have on hand. 

What makes Cheddar Bay biscuits so good?

Cheddar Bay biscuits are usually topped with melted, herby butter. This could legitimately be the “secret sauce” that makes Red Lobsters biscuit irresistible. Another reason these restaurant biscuits are so good could be due to their fluffy texture with the perfect crunch thanks to the ingredients used to make Red Lobster biscuits. 

What Is the Easiest Way to Make Cheddar Bay Biscuits?

While this copycat recipe matches the texture and flavor perfectly, sometimes you just want to make a 4 ingredient biscuit recipe. If it’s just one of those nights, this recipe comes pretty close to Red Lobsters biscuit with little effort.

Combine 2 cups of flour, 1 Teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 Cup of milk. Mix very well, you want to be sure this is combined completely. Stir in the 2 cups of shredded cheese, you can use any kind you like but I prefer to use a mixture of cheddar and mozzarella, one cup of each. Shape dough into circular shapes and place on a nonstick or lightly greased baking sheet. Bake in the oven for about 10-15 minutes at 400 degrees.

These homemade cheddar garlic biscuits are the ultimate comfort food. Whether you’re looking for a savory snack, a side for your favorite meal or a way to replicate the beloved Red Lobsters biscuit at home, this recipe delivers every time.

Plus, with just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up a batch of these easy cheese biscuits whenever the craving strikes.

What Pairs Well with Red Lobsters Biscuit Recipe?

These biscuits pair well with a variety of meals such as this stovetop chicken parmesan recipe or a simple salad with a deliciously easy vinaigrette dressing or for an extra burst of flavor, try this raspberry dressing.

If you made these homemade cheddar biscuits, don’t forget to leave a recipe rating and a comment letting me know how it turned out.