Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits

These Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits are the ultimate copycat recipe fluffy, cheesy, and packed with buttery garlic flavor. They’re incredibly easy to make from scratch and taste even better than the restaurant version. Serve them warm with butter, and watch them disappear!

Ingredients:

For the Biscuits:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp paprika (optional, for color)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 3/4 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
• 1 tsp dried parsley

For the Garlic Butter Topping:

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried parsley

Instructions:

1. Preheat & Prepare
   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients
   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and paprika.

3. Cut in the Butter
   Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. Add Cheese & Milk
   Stir in the shredded cheddar. Gradually pour in the milk, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix—lumps are okay!

5. Form the Biscuits
   Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop 2-tablespoon portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

6. Bake
   Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.

7. Brush with Garlic Butter
   While the biscuits bake, mix the melted butter, garlic powder, and parsley. As soon as the biscuits come out of the oven, brush them generously with the garlic butter mixture.

8. Serve Warm & Enjoy
   These biscuits are best enjoyed fresh, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for a just-baked taste!

Pro Tips for the Best Cheddar Bay Biscuits:

• Use cold butter to achieve a flaky, tender texture.
• For extra cheesiness, add an additional 1/4 cup of cheddar.
• Make ahead: Freeze unbaked biscuits and bake straight from the freezer, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.

Key Takeaways:

These homemade Cheddar Bay Biscuits are buttery, cheesy, and packed with garlic flavor. Perfect as a side for soups, seafood dishes, or as a standalone snack!