Cheddar Bay Biscuits – a quick and easy homemade Cheddar Bay Biscuit recipe, just like at Red Lobster
I think everyone knows about the infamous Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit. They are light, fluffy, and completely addicting. No matter what, I can’t keep my hand out of the basket when it shows up on the table.
I have tried recipes at home before, but they all called for Bisquick. This time I wanted to start from scratch. These days you can even buy a box mix from the store, but there is just something about homemade! And by now, we all know I am a sucker for Biscuits!
I must say these are pretty darn close to the Red Lobster version. They are super light and fluffy, with a hint of garlic, and just as addicting. Plus they come together very quickly, and bake for just a few minutes. So in a matter for 30 minutes, you can have a batch of these on the table.
I have made these a few times, and they always disappear quickly. They even reheat well, if you have leftovers. They go with just about anything you want to make for dinner. But we love them with Crispy Baked Shrimp. Kind of makes you feel like you are eating out, when really you are eating a quick dinner at home.
I love creating restaurant favorites at home. It is a great way to enjoy the food you like, but at home with ingredients you feel good about. Chicken Lo Mein is a staple in our house, and so much better than take out. You can add the veggies you like, use good quality chicken, and control the salt and other things.
Which is why I like this cheddar bay biscuit recipe. They may not be quite as buttery as the ones at the restaurant (but you could brush more butter on top if you wanted!), but I am ok with that. I get he flavor of my favorite, without the extra calories. And if you want to make your meal complete, don’t miss the Copycat Red Lobster Tartar Sauce!
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Cheddar Bay Biscuits

A quick and easy made from scratch version of Red Lobster's Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbls baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- 1/2 cup butter, , cold
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with a silpat or parchment paper.
- In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, and garlic salt.
- Using your fingers, mix in 6 Tbls (cut into small cubes) of the butter. It will take a few minutes to work it in. You want it to be kind of crumbly.
- Add buttermilk, and mix until just combined. The less you handle the dough, the fluffier your biscuit will be.
- Fold in the cheese.
- Drop about 1/4 cup of dough onto a baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake about 15-18 minutes. It will feel firm to the touch, and just starting to turn golden brown.
- Remove from the oven.
- Melt remaining 2 Tbls of butter, mix with garlic powder.
- Brush the tops of the biscuits as soon as they come out of the oven with the melted butter.
- Best served warm
Notes
Adapted from Tasty Kitchen
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Nutrition Information
Yield
10Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 221Total Fat 13gSaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 34mgSodium 467mgCarbohydrates 21gFiber 1gSugar 1gProtein 6g
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Autumn C. says
Mmmmm, cheddar bay biscuits are one of my favorite things! I would love to try to make them myself.
John MacDonald says
Much tasty goodness.
Craig says
I love Cheddar Bay Biscuits at Red Lobster. I have seen other recipes & they usually have Old Bay seasoning in them, hence the “Bay” in “Cheddar Bay Biscuits”. I guess I will have to try with & without & see which recipes taste most like the real thing.
Sarah S. says
I love Red Lobster’s bisquits and I can’t wait to try your recipe.
Thanks for sharing it.
Charlcie Ackarie says
Love Cheddar Bay Biscuits! I can’t wait to try this recipe!
Erin B says
yum! I miss cheddar biscuits.
brian says
thanks!
Nicole says
Those biscuits look so good – pinning! And … I’ve been wanting to try a Silpat. Fingers Crossed 🙂
Jean says
I don’t think I’ve ever eaten at Red Lobster but cheddar biscuits are a weakness. I love that you made yours from scratch and not Bisquick. Trying this recipe out soon. 🙂
Kate says
Love love love silpat!
Morgan says
I love my silpat! It’s so much easier to clean than the the actual pan itself. Pinning these biscuits for later 🙂 Thanks!
Veronica says
Shwans actually has red lobsters biscuits that you just bake in the oven.
But tried your recipe and they are very good.
Aimee Shugarman says
I use this recipe all the time. They are perfection.
Cheryl says
My family would eat these at every meal if I’d let them!! Thanks for the recipe
Rachael Yerkes says
These are addicting and so good!
lauren kelly says
I am so excited to make these! I just saved this recipe!
Kristyn says
These biscuits are the best!! We make them quite a bit, because they are tasty & super easy! They go so fast!
Mahy Elamin says
My daughter loves to cook with me, so I talked her through these last night. Everybody raved about them and she was so proud! Thanks for this great recipe!
Chrissie Baker says
I made these tonight and was impressed! Very Good……Easy and quick.
Taylor says
YUM! Can’t wait to try to make these from scratch!
Catalina says
These are amazingly delicious! I should try them ASAP!
Melanie Bauer says
They look fantastic! Need to make a batch of these, so easy and crazy delicious!
Krista says
These biscuits are calling my name! I could eat about 8 of them right now!
Anna says
I could eat these biscuits every day! So delicious!