Description
Red Lobster’s legendary Cheddar Bay Biscuits deliver coastal comfort straight to kitchens with bold cheese flavor and buttery goodness. Crisp exterior and fluffy center make these irresistible biscuits a perfect companion for seafood or solo snacking that will satisfy serious carb cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cold butter
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Seasoning and Topping:
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for topping)
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and non-stick baking.
- Combine flour, baking powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Cut cold butter into small cubes and incorporate into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Fold shredded cheddar cheese into the flour mixture, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
- Whisk buttermilk, eggs, and sour cream in a separate bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredient mixture, stirring gently until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender biscuit texture.
- Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and slightly crisp on the edges.
- While biscuits are baking, mix melted butter with garlic salt for the topping.
- Immediately brush the hot biscuits with the garlic butter mixture after removing from the oven.
- Let biscuits cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a serving plate.
Notes
- Keep butter ice-cold for flakier, more tender biscuits that melt in your mouth.
- Gently mix wet and dry ingredients to prevent tough, dense biscuits by avoiding overworking the dough.
- Use freshly grated cheddar cheese for maximum flavor and superior melting quality compared to pre-shredded varieties.
- Customize by adding herbs like chives or swapping cheddar with other cheeses like pepper jack for unique flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg