Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits 🧀🧄🥐

Soft, cheesy, garlicky biscuits just like the restaurant favorite

Introduction

These Cheddar Bay Biscuits are a famous signature side from Red Lobster.

They’re soft on the inside, slightly crisp on the outside, packed with cheddar cheese, and brushed with a buttery garlic herb topping. The best part? They’re incredibly easy to make at home.

Ingredients

Biscuit Dough:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp sugar
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup melted butter

Garlic Butter Topping:

3 tbsp melted butter
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried parsley (or fresh)
Pinch of salt

Optional Add-ins:

Extra cheddar for topping
Chili flakes for heat
Fresh chives

Substitutions:

Milk → buttermilk (for richer flavor)
Butter → plant-based butter
Cheddar → mozzarella or mixed cheese
Flour → gluten-free flour blend

Timing

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Baking time: 12–15 minutes
Total time: ~25 minutes

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven

Preheat to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking tray.

Step 2: Mix dry ingredients

In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and sugar.

Step 3: Add cheese

Stir in shredded cheddar.

Step 4: Add wet ingredients

Pour in milk and melted butter. Mix until just combined (do not overmix).

Step 5: Shape biscuits

Scoop dough onto baking sheet (rustic, drop-style biscuits).

Step 6: Bake

Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.

Step 7: Make topping

Mix melted butter, garlic powder, parsley, and salt.

Step 8: Brush biscuits

Brush warm biscuits generously with garlic butter.

Step 9: Serve

Serve warm for best flavor.

Nutritional Information (approx per biscuit)

Calories: 180–250 kcal
Protein: 5–7g
Carbohydrates: 20–25g
Fat: 10–15g

Healthier Alternatives

Use low-fat cheese
Reduce butter slightly
Use whole wheat flour (partial swap)
Add Greek yogurt for moisture instead of extra butter
Bake smaller portions

Serving Suggestions

Seafood dishes
Soups (especially creamy soups)
Pasta meals
Salads
Breakfast with eggs

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Overmixing dough (tough biscuits)
Overbaking (dry texture)
Not using enough cheese
Skipping garlic butter topping
Measuring flour incorrectly

Storage Tips

Store in airtight container up to 3 days
Reheat in oven for best texture
Freeze up to 2 months
Brush with butter after reheating
Keep at room temperature for short-term storage