Easy Cheddar Bay Biscuits Recipe (Red Lobster Copycat) (2024)

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Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits should be illegal. I mean how can a biscuit that is loaded with cheese and butter be made available to an unsuspecting diner at no charge?

I could make an entire meal of these amazing Cheddar Bay Biscuits!! Know what I mean? Of course you do!

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We love to eat at Red Lobster and yes we also love their Cheddar Bay Biscuits. So Mark decided he would try to make them at home, and found our copycat recipe for Easy Cheddar Bay Biscuits over at food.com.

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He did so well, that he bought this really cool little loaf pan. And the beauty of using this pan, in addition to these cute little loaves, is that there is very little mess!

I’ve included a link for this mini loaf pan here just in case you really want to get one of these amazing pans!*

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We don’t make them as much as we used to, but I have to tell you I have been craving these for months. I think the last time we ate out at Red Lobster was a year ago January when we were in Naples, Fla.

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This easy cheddar bay biscuits recipe is so full of yummy goodness you just can’t eat one – or two for that matter!

I’m really having a lot of fun making copycat recipes these days, so let’s get to it and whip up a batch of these amazing Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits.

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NO BISQUICK IN YOUR PANTRY? NO PROBLEM!

I don’t know about you, but Bisquick isn’t always in my pantry. You know that baking mix that is popular for biscuits and impossible pies?

You can make your own! I think Homemade Bisquick is much better for us too, because we make it fresh and it will keep in the refrigerator for about 3 months.

So in addition to these yummy Cheddar Bay Biscuits, you could make pancakes, strawberry shortcake, anything that comes to mind.

So before we get started, you will need the following:

  • 6 cups flour – I like to use unbleached, all purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons baking powder (make sure it’s fresh!)
  • 1 cup vegetable shortening – we use Crisco all the time
  • 1 tbsp. salt
  • 1 small food processor

How to Make Homemade Bisquick

  1. Cube the shortening and set it aside
  2. Add flour, salt, & baking powder to the food processor and pulse for a few seconds until it’s mixed
  3. Add the shortening, a little at a time, and pulse until it’s all mixed – the shortening should be ‘pea-sized.

    The mixture should clump together in your hand. Easy Cheddar Bay Biscuits Recipe (Red Lobster Copycat) (5)

  4. That’s it! Put the homemade bisquick mixture into an airtight container in your refrigerator until you need it again. But keep out enough for this awesome cheddar biscuit recipe!
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Yield: 8

Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits (copycat)

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 17 minutes

Total Time: 32 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups Bisquick baking mix
  • 1/4 cup cold butter
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
  • 3/4 cup cold whole milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Topping
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

    Preheat oven to 400°F
    Combine Bisquick and cold butter. Don't combine too thoroughly. There should be small chunks of butter about the size of peas. Tip: I used a pastry blender
    Add cheddar, milk and 1/4 tsp garlic powder
    Mix by hand until combined, but don't over mix
    Drop 8 equal portions into the greased mini loaf pan cavities
    Bake for 15-17 minutes or until tops are light brown or a toothpick comes out clean
    Melt 1/4 cup butter in a bowl
    Stir in 1/2 tsp garlic powder and the chopped parsley
    Use a pastry brush to spread garlic butter mixture over tops of biscuits while they are still warm
    Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 458Total Fat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 956mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 1gSugar: 7gProtein: 12g

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Judy Kahansky is an experienced writer and baker, creating delicious desserts (including pie!) for over 40 years. She loves to take classic and vintage recipes and update them to fit the busy lives of her readers. When not baking, Judy and her husband Mark are passionate golfers, travelers and dog lovers, spending as much time as they can with their sweet pup Millie.

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FAQs

What are the ingredients in Red Lobster biscuit mix? ›

INGREDIENTS: Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Palm And Soybean Oil, Less Than 2% Of: Baking Soda, Salt, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Dextrose, Buttermilk, Ascorbic Acid, Enzymes.

What makes the Red Lobster biscuits so unique? ›

Red Lobster biscuits, also known as Cheddar Bay Biscuits, are popular for their irresistibly delicious flavor. Several factors contribute to what makes these biscuits so good: Cheesy Flavor:The biscuits are made with cheddar cheese, which contributes to their rich and savory taste.

Can I use milk instead of water in Red Lobster biscuit mix? ›

If you want more richness in your Red Lobster Cheddar biscuits, substitute milk or buttermilk for the water and top with more butter. Add 1 teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning for an extra flavor touch.

What makes cheddar bay biscuits so good? ›

Butter: I use unsalted butter in my biscuit dough. Since we're adding salt and garlic powder, I don't want my butter to make the biscuits too salty. Cheddar Cheese: Shredded cheddar cheese is going to give your biscuits the most amazing flavor! Perfectly savory and sharp.

What oil does Red Lobster use? ›

Darden said that after 18 months of testing, it will introduce new canola oils in its more than 1,260 Red Lobster and Olive Garden restaurants in North America. The announcement comes a week after New York City banned most artificial trans fats from restaurants.

Are Red Lobster biscuits made in house? ›

All entrées come with two warm, house-made Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Not enough?

What did Red Lobster have before Cheddar Bay biscuits? ›

Fans Swimming In The Cheddar Bay For Over 30 Years

Before Cheddar Bay Biscuits, Red Lobster was peddling hush puppies, and fans weren't super into it. The restaurant replaced the underperforming item with the garlicky, cheesy biscuits fans crave today.

Who makes Cheddar Bay biscuits? ›

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Why are they called cheddar bay biscuits? ›

Fun Fact: Why Are They Called Cheddar Bay Biscuits? According to Red Lobster, these famous biscuits were first introduced as 'Freshly baked, hot cheese garlic bread'. After five years the name was later changed to Cheddar Bay Biscuits in order to “reflect the seaside atmosphere of Red Lobster restaurants.”

Is red lobster biscuit dough supposed to be sticky? ›

For the biscuits

In a large bowl, mix the bisquick, butter, garlic salt, granulated garlic (or garlic powder) together. Add the cheese and toss with the dry mixture to coat. Add the milk and mix with a large spoon or your hands. The dough will be somewhat sticky, which is perfect for that “drop biscuit” appearance.

What goes well with red lobster cheddar bay biscuits? ›

The best side dishes to serve with Cheddar Bay Biscuits are scrambled eggs, pulled pork, bacon, gravy, chicken pot pie, clam chowder, grilled cheese sandwich, shepherd's pie, fried chicken, and lobster bisque Do you agree?

Does Costco sell cheddar bay biscuit mix? ›

Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix, 1.28 kg | Costco. Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix, 1.28 kg 3.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value.

Can I use milk instead of water for cheddar bay biscuit mix? ›

I used milk instead of water and just mixed it altogether and then baked them drop style on a cookie sheet. Next time I will cook them at a slightly lower temperature.

What is the secret to an excellent biscuit? ›

The secret to the best biscuits is using very cold butter and baking powder. We've made a lot of biscuits, but this easy biscuits recipe is the one we turn to the most!

What is the secret to biscuits? ›

Use Cold Butter for Biscuits

For flaky layers, use cold butter. When you cut in the butter, you have coarse crumbs of butter coated with flour. When the biscuit bakes, the butter will melt, releasing steam and creating pockets of air. This makes the biscuits airy and flaky on the inside.

What does biscuit mix contain? ›

Ingredients. Enriched Flour Bleached (wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), Corn Starch, Leavening (baking soda, monocalcium phosphate, sodium aluminum phosphate), Dextrose, Vegetable Oil (palm, sunflower, canola, and/or high oleic soybean oil), Sugar, Salt, Monoglycerides.

What are the ingredients in Bisquick buttermilk biscuit mix? ›

Ingredients. ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), PALM OIL, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SALT, BUTTERMILK, DEXTROSE.

What is the difference between pancake mix and biscuit mix? ›

While pancake mix and Bisquick share many ingredients, the two are not the same. The main difference is that the pancake mix is sweeter. Most pancake mixes can be used in place of Bisquick and vice versa in sweet recipes. Compare your pancake mix with Bisquick's ingredient list before swapping.

Does Red Lobster biscuit mix have dairy? ›

Contains: wheat, milk, soy. May contain eggs and tree nuts.

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