Description
These Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits are soft, cheesy, and bursting with garlic and buttery flavors, making the perfect side dish for any meal. This copycat recipe is easy to make and delivers the iconic warm, fluffy biscuits topped with a flavorful garlic butter parsley glaze just like the classic seafood chain’s beloved staple.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients and Mix-ins
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (divided)
Topping
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, garlic powder, and salt until well combined to create the dry base for the biscuit dough.
- Cut in Butter: Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs, which helps create a flaky texture.
- Add Cheese and Parsley: Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and 1 tablespoon of the chopped fresh parsley evenly into the buttery flour mixture.
- Incorporate Milk: Pour in the whole milk and mix gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the biscuits light and tender.
- Form Biscuits on Sheet: Drop heaping spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for rising.
- Bake Biscuits: Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top and cooked through inside.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Topping: While the biscuits bake, combine the melted butter with the remaining 1 tablespoon of parsley and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder to make the garlic butter glaze.
- Brush Biscuits: Remove the biscuits from the oven and immediately brush the tops generously with the garlic butter mixture while they’re still warm for maximum flavor.
- Serve: Serve the biscuits warm as a delicious side dish to your favorite meal.
Notes
- For extra cheesy biscuits, add an additional 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- These biscuits are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- To reheat and maintain texture, warm the biscuits in an oven rather than a microwave.
