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Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits

A better than Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits recipe, this copycat recipe is so easy to make, ready in about 20 minutes! Make them as biscuits or bread in a cast iron skillet. Cheesy, tender, great flavor!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 12 -16 Biscuits
Calories: 301 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour | I use organic unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon sugar | optional I use all natural cane sugar
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder | also called granulated garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper | entirely optional
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk | see notes on how to make your own
  • ½ cup butter melted | I have used mostly salted butter, unsalted is fine too
  • 1 ½ cups about 8 oz White Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
For the Topping
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped | or place a teaspoon of dried parsley in a teaspoon of water, allow to sit and reconstitute, drain extra water and use as directed
  • ½- 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray lightly, set aside. Or for skillet biscuit bread, place 1 tablespoon butter in 10" cast iron skillet (or oven safe skillet), place in oven a few minutes to melt butter, then swirl around to coat pan.
  2. Melt butter, allow to cool a few seconds.Combine flour, sugar (optional), baking powder, garlic powder, salt and cayenne pepper (if using) in a large mixing bowl, stir to combine. Gently stir in melted butter, stirring until incorporated and clumpy.
  3. Pour in buttermilk, stir using wooden spoon or rubber spatula until moist.Gently fold in cheese.
  4. For Drop Biscuits
  5. Using a ¼ cup measuring cup or scoop, spoon the batter onto prepared baking sheet. Place in oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, until tops are golden brown.Immediately after removing from oven, brush tops with butter, parsley and garlic mixture. Serve, devour immediately.
  6. For Skillet Bread
  7. Place biscuit bread dough in prepared skillet, pressing with hands (I use a piece plastic wrap or parchment paper).Bake for 13-18 minutes until top is golden and toothpick inserted comes out with small crumbs. Immediately brush with melted butter, parsley, garlic mixture. Slice into wedges and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Make Your Own Buttermilk | add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup milk, stir and allow to sit 5-10 minutes. Will be thicker and curdled.
  • Storage
  • Cool completely, place in freezer baggie and store in fridge up to 5 days, reheat as described above. Or freeze up to 3 months.
  • You can freeze though dough (I would flash freeze in biscuit form first, then seal well in freezer baggies). However; when I tried this, they were not as tender as the fresh made biscuits. You can freeze the baked biscuits and bread however, thaw and reheat in 350 degree for 10 minutes until hot.
  • Healthier BiscuitsWHOLE WHEAT FLOUR | try substituting ½ cup of whole wheat flour for ½ cup regular flour. I tried this and it turned out more dense but still delicious. LIQUID | When adding whole grain flour, it absorbs more liquid, so add up to ¼ - ⅓ cup additional buttermilk.OMIT SUGAR | While this is a small amount it is totally optional.CHANGE THE FAT | I used organic butter in my recipe testing, however; I have had decent experience replacing with melted coconut oil, do this for a more heart healthy biscuit or dairy free.
  • This recipe adapted from Damn Delicious

Nutrition Information

Serving 11 serving Calories 301kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 57mg (19%) Sodium 516mg (22%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12-16 Biscuits

Amount Per Serving

Calories 301

% Daily Value*

Serving 11 serving
Calories 301kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 516mg 22%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.