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Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits Recipe
These biscuits use sharp cheddar cheese combined with buttermilk and a touch of cayenne pepper to create tender, flavorful bites with a lightly spicy kick. The dough is scooped and baked to golden perfection, then brushed with a garlic and parsley butter topping that adds richness and aroma. The biscuits have a soft crumb and a savory crust, capturing the essence of the classic cheddar bay biscuit.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
10
biscuits
Calories:
256 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese shredded (about 1 cup shredded, sharp
- 1 cup buttermilk cold
- ½ cup butter melted and cooled for 5 minutes, unsalted
For the Topping:
- 2 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon parsley or ¼ teaspoon dried, fresh, minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick baking mat; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, garlic powder and cayenne. Stir in the cheddar cheese; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the buttermilk and melted butter until the butter forms small clumps.
- Add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture and mix gently with a rubber spatula just until a dough forms and no dry ingredients remain. Use a greased ¼-cup measuring cup to scoop out portions of dough. Place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little more than an inch between biscuits.
- Bake until the biscuits are golden brown, about 12 minutes. While the biscuits are in the oven, stir together the 2 tablespoons melted butter, garlic powder and parsley. Remove the biscuits from the oven and immediately brush with the topping mixture. Allow to cool for at least 5 minutes before serving. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container or zip-top back at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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Notes
- Use freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese for better melt and flavor.
- If you lack buttermilk, mix lemon juice or vinegar with milk and let it sit 5–10 minutes as a substitute.
- Store biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days; refrigeration is optional.
- To reheat, wrap in foil and bake at 350°F for 8 minutes or microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel at 50% power for 45 seconds.
- Freeze unbaked dough portions on a sheet before transferring to a container; bake frozen biscuits adding a few extra minutes to baking time.
- Baked biscuits freeze well; thaw before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Calories
256kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
327mg
(14%)
Potassium
151mg
(3%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
530IU
(11%)
Calcium
150mg
(15%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 biscuits
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 256kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 327mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 151mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 530IU | 11% |
| Calcium | 150mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.