Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits

With this Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits recipe, you can now recreate those famous and addicting delicious garlicky, cheesy, buttery biscuits in less than 20 minutes!

Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits

We don’t go to Red Lobster too often. For one thing, it’s way too expensive with a large family! Plus, a few people out of the group really are not a fan of seafood or fish! Truthfully, although I enjoy fish and seafood sometimes, I only go to Red Lobster for one reason – the Cheddar Bay Biscuits … Isn’t that the reason anyone goes there?!?

It’s a great thing those biscuits are super easy to copycat at home! You probably have everything to make them right now! Now, we can have them any time our little ol’ hearts desire!

Our family probably has them 3 or 4 times a month – and anytime I make any kind of biscuits, my kiddos always ask “will it be the ones with cheese and butter?” They are really popular with my kids! Let’s save some money and make these ourselves! Let me show you how ….

Recipe for Cheddar Bay Biscuits

• Bisquick (or see note in recipe card or in the FAQ section below)
• milk
• Cheddar cheese
• butter
• garlic powder
• parsley flakes

How to make Cheddar Bay Biscuits

1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the Bisquick, milk, and Cheddar until a soft dough forms. Drop by 9 spoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
3. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic powder, and parsley. Brush the butter mixture over the warm biscuits.

Cheddar Bay Biscuits FAQ’s

If you have questions about making these Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits, I have answers! Take a look at this section before leaving a comment if you have questions or want suggestions.

• What can I substitute for the Bisquick?

For EACH cup of Bisquick, substitute:

• • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp shortening, vegetable oil, or melted butter

With two forks or a pastry blender, mix the ingredients well until small pea-sized pebbles form.

• How do you reheat leftover Cheddar Bay Biscuits?

1. Microwave: Wrap a biscuit in a damp paper towel and place it on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on HIGH for 15-20 seconds. If needed, continue to microwave an additional 10-15 seconds or until the biscuits are heated through.
2. Oven: Lightly spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Place biscuits on a baking sheet and heat in a 350°F for about 6-8 minutes or until the biscuits are heated through. 

• What goes with Cheddar Bay Biscuits?

Everything goes with these biscuits!! ? On a serious note, they go well with seafood, steak, chicken, pork, soup, and casseroles. Although, I maybe wouldn’t eat them with cereal … or maybe I would?! 

• Can you freeze Cheddar Bay Biscuits?

Absolutely! Completely cool the baked biscuits and wrap tightly in freezer paper or aluminum foil. Then place the biscuits in a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag for up to 3 months. 

• Do these biscuits need to be refrigerated?

They are fine at room temperature for up to 3 days in a tightly sealed container. Any longer than that, they really do need to be refrigerated. 

• Can you make these biscuits ahead?

Yes! You can make them ahead and freeze them as mentioned above.

How did you like this recipe

Now you can enjoy these famous biscuits any time you want them! Comment down below with your biscuit experience, or feel free to ask me any questions if you are having trouble. I’m more than happy to help how I can!

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Servings: 9 biscuits

Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits

By Jamie Sherman

With this Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits recipe, you can now recreate those famous and addicting delicious garlicky, cheesy, buttery biscuits in less than 20 minutes!

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 10 minutes mins

Total: 20 minutes mins

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Equipment

• baking sheets
• rubber spatula or wooden spoon

Ingredients 

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• ▢ 2 cups Bisquick, see note below
• ▢ ⅔ cup milk
• ▢ ½ cup Cheddar cheese, shredded, 2 ounces
• ▢ 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• ▢ ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon parsley flakes

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Instructions 

• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• In a medium bowl, combine the Bisquick, milk, and Cheddar until a soft dough forms. Drop by 9 spoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
• In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic powder, and parsley. Brush the butter mixture over the warm biscuits.

Notes

What can I substitute for the Bisquick?

For EACH cup of Bisquick, substitute:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp. shortening, vegetable oil, or melted butter

With two forks or a pastry blender, mix the ingredients well until small pea-sized pebbles form.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biscuit, Calories: 173kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 16mg, Sodium: 408mg, Potassium: 77mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 171IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 115mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Originally published on July 25, 2013. Updated on July 6, 2020.