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    Home » Recipes » Breads and Muffins

    Cheddar Bay Biscuits

    January 9, 2023 by LaKita 10 Comments

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    Try making these simple and delicious Cheddar Bay Biscuits just like at the restaurant Red Lobster. Perfect for when you can't make it out, but are craving these soft, cheesy, and flavorful biscuits.

    This recipe is such a restaurant classic, but if you're craving more tasty homemade biscuits, try making some delicious Cheddar Herb Biscuits or make some Fast and Easy Biscuits that only require four simple ingredients to make.

    overhead view of finished biscuits on parchment lined baking sheet

    If you've ever had a warm and cheesy cheddar bay biscuit at the restaurant Red Lobster, then you already know how amazingly delicious they are. However, let me tell you that you can make them at home with minimal ingredients and in minutes.

    Let's get started.

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    Ingredients You'll Need

    ingredients needed to make biscuits in separate bowls on marble surface
    1. Bisquick Baking Mix - For this particular recipe, just use a plain baking mix that can be easily located at almost any local grocery store in the aisle with the baking products.
    2. Butter - Make sure it is cold, cold, cold butter. It can be unsalted or salted, whichever you prefer. Cut the butter into cubes or use a box grater to grate it into smaller shreds.
    3. Cheddar Cheese - Adds a sharp and cheesy flavor to the biscuit mixture. You may grab the pre-shredded bag version, but I prefer to shred a bulk/block of cheddar using a box grater because it melts better and doesn't contain any additional ingredients or preservatives.
    4. Whole Milk - Be sure to use whole milk and make sure it is cold.
    5. Garlic - Adds garlic flavor to the biscuits.
    6. Parsley - Use fresh parsley for this recipe, it really tastes better than dried parsley. Add it to the biscuit batter as well as the butter to top the biscuits.
    7. Salt - A small amount to balance all the flavors together. I prefer to use kosher salt for baking.

    See the recipe card below for exact ingredient quantities and instructions.

    Step By Step Instructions

    Begin the recipe by preheating the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.

    Add the baking mix to a large bowl along with the cold butter. Using a pastry cutter or large fork to combine the two ingredients together until it resembles a coarse meal. Be careful not to mix it too much. There should be small chunks of butter that are pea-sized.

    baking mix and butter combined in large glass mixing bowl

    Add shredded cheddar cheese, whole milk, minced garlic, and fresh parsley. Mix with a rubber spatula or clean/gloves hands until combined into a loose dough ball.

    ingredients combined in large glass mixing bowl to form a soft dough.

    Grab the prepared baking sheet and drop about ¼ cup of biscuit dough onto the baking sheet. Try to form it into a round shape, like a biscuit. Continue this process until no more biscuit dough is left.

    unbaked biscuits on parchment lined baking sheet

    Place into the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned. Carefully remove the biscuits from the oven. In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, fresh parsley, and salt until combined. Brush evenly on the tops of each warm biscuit. Serve warm and enjoy!

    close up side view of finished biscuits on parchment lined baking sheet

    Recipe Tips & Tricks

    • Make sure the whole milk and butter are cold to make the best biscuits.
    • Cut the butter into small cube pieces or use a boxed grater to shred the butter into the baking mixture. This process will create more even butter pieces in the biscuits.
    • Do not overwork the dough, it will make the biscuits tough. Stop mixing once the dough comes together and sticks to itself.
    • If the dough is too sticky or wet, try adding a little more baking mix. But only add a little at a time.

    Storage

    Store any leftovers in an airtight container or plastic storage bag in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. They may also be stored at room temperature for 1 to 2 days.

    Recipe

    close up side view of cheddar bay biscuits stacked on a plate

    Cheddar Bay Biscuits

    LaKita Anderson
    Try making these simple and delicious Cheddar Bay Biscuits just like at the restaurant Red Lobster. Perfect for when you can't make it out, but are craving these soft, cheesy, and flavorful biscuits.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Course Bread
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 309 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • Biscuit Ingredients:
    • 2 ½ cups baking mix (Bisquick)
    • 4 tablespoons cold butter (½ stick), grated or cubed
    • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
    • ¾ cup whole milk
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
    • Butter Mixture:
    • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
    • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
    • pinch of salt

    Instructions
     

    • Begin the recipe by preheating the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
    • Add the 2 ½ cups baking mix to a large bowl along with the 4 tablespoons of grated or cubed cold butter. Using a pastry cutter or large fork to combine the two ingredients together until it resembles a coarse meal. Be careful not to mix it too much. There should be small chunks of butter that are pea-sized.
    • Add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, ¾ cup whole milk, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon fresh parsley. Mix with a rubber spatula or clean/gloves hands until combined into a loose dough ball.
    • Grab the prepared baking sheet and drop about ¼ cup of biscuit dough onto the baking sheet. Try to form it into a round shape, like a biscuit. Continue this process until no more biscuit dough is left.
    • Place into the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned. Carefully remove the biscuits from the oven.
    • In a small bowl, stir together the 2 tablespoons of melted butter, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, and a pinch of salt until combined. Brush evenly on the tops of each warm biscuit. Serve warm and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 309kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 7gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 648mgPotassium: 117mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 527IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

    *All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.

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    Original post date 05/31/2013. Updated 01/09/2023.

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    Comments

    1. Marta

      January 12, 2023 at 5:17 pm

      5 stars
      We never go "you-know-where" to eat, but I have to admit that I miss their biscuits. Your version is much tastier and less iffy than going to a restaurant these days. I'll definitely be making these often.

      Reply
      • LaKita

        January 14, 2023 at 7:03 pm

        Thank you Marta! I completely understand, it was really the only reason I went to 'that restaurant' and now I can make them at home!!

        Reply
    2. EB

      January 15, 2023 at 2:01 pm

      5 stars
      Who doesn't love cheddar bay biscuits? I love Red Lobsters but this recipe is the complete recipe you need to make cheddar bay biscuits at home. I was impressed how flaky and moist the biscuits turn out and can't wait to make this recipe again.

      Reply
      • LaKita

        January 17, 2023 at 2:57 pm

        Thank you so much Erique! I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed the biscuit recipe 🙂

        Reply
    3. Taneisha

      January 18, 2023 at 8:56 am

      5 stars
      These were so delicious!! We made a batch to go with our dinner the other night and we’ve since made it TWICE! So so so good — definitely recommend!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        January 18, 2023 at 7:45 pm

        Thank you Taneisha! So happy to hear the biscuit recipe was a success for you 🙂

        Reply
    4. Jazz

      January 18, 2023 at 10:26 am

      5 stars
      I’ve been craving the Red Lobster biscuits but trying to cut back on dining out so this recipe saved me! The taste and texture are spot on. Thanks!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        January 18, 2023 at 7:46 pm

        Thank you so much Jazz! That makes me so happy to hear 🙂

        Reply
    5. Jessica

      January 18, 2023 at 2:21 pm

      5 stars
      I don't live near a Red Lobster and I really wanted Cheddar Bay Biscuits so I decided to try this recipe. It did not disappoint! They are actually even better. Not even mad about not having Red Lobster close by anymore because thanks to you, I can make them better at home.

      Reply
      • LaKita

        January 18, 2023 at 7:46 pm

        Thank you so much Jessica! Making them at home is so much better anyway in my opinion 😉

        Reply

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