The Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit recipe is one of the restaurant chain’s most popular recipes. People from coast to coast go wild for their homestyle biscuits topped with rich, herbed butter. Making the biscuits using our copycat recipe is 100x better than buying the Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix. In the most recent news, Red Lobster is closing down, so that means there is no more Red Lobster dockside duos menu, and there could be a chance we never get those cheddar bay biscuits again! Have no fear, now, you can make this appetizer from the comfort of your home.
These biscuits feature a fluffy base infused with gooey, sharp Cheddar cheese shreds. The Cheddar Bay Biscuits are topped with a glaze made of melted butter, garlic, and fresh herbs. Serve the Cheddar Bay Biscuits alongside a bowl of soup, or keep it traditional by adding a plate of lobster, scallops, and shrimp. Either way, you’re in for a treat!
Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits 101
You may be surprised to learn the history behind these heavenly cheese biscuits. Here are some fun facts you won’t want to miss.
- Like Walkmans and NSYNC, Cheddar Bay Biscuits were a product of the 90s, created in 1992.
- The creator’s name was Kurt Hankins, the leading mastermind of Red Lobster’s culinary team.
- Rumor has it that Texas Toast inspired the inventor of Cheddar Bay Biscuits. With the similarity in flavor profile, that’s not surprising.
- Cheddar Bay Biscuits were originally called “hot cheese garlic bread.”
- Red Lobster created Cheddar Bay Biscuits to replace hush puppies, which weren’t hot-ticket items.
- Unfortunately, Cheddar Bay is not an actual location but a tribute to Red Lobster’s cuisine…so don’t book your flight anytime soon.
How to Make Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Recipe
Consider this your cheat sheet on how to make mouthwatering Cheddar Bay Biscuits.
Step One: Mix the Dry Ingredients
Preheat the oven to 450℉ and line your baking sheet with parchment paper. Alternatively, you could use a silicone baking mat. We don’t recommend just spraying the sheet pan, as that could cause the bottom of the biscuits to stick to the pan.
Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper in a large mixing bowl or stand mixer. Set aside.
Step Two: Add the Wet Ingredients
Combine the buttermilk and melted butter in a separate bowl or large mixing cup until homogeneous. Then, pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients, using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon to mix until just combined.
Don’t overmix, or your biscuits will turn out flat! Gently fold in the shredded cheese.
Step Three: Form the Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Dust a clean, flat surface with flour. Form the dough into a ball, then roll it with a rolling pin to a thickness of 1 ¼ inches.
Using a 2 ½ inch biscuit or cookie cutter, gently cut out 10-12 biscuits. Alternatively, you can use a cookie scoop to scoop the biscuit dough and form it with your hands.
Arrange the biscuits on the baking sheet, spacing them apart so they can expand.
Step Four: Bake and Top with Herbed Butter
Bake the Cheddar Bay Biscuits for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown. While the biscuits are baking, prepare the herbed butter topping by combining the melted butter, fresh parsley, and garlic powder.
Once the biscuits are done, immediately brush the herbed butter over the top. Doing this while the biscuits are warm is essential, as the heat helps the butter soak into the bread.
Let cool and serve while still warm.
What to Serve With Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Cheddar Bay Biscuits are versatile. Serve them alongside soup, chili, or your favorite casserole.
You can also serve them as a side to a steak dinner or top them with sausage gravy for breakfast. The sky’s the limit!
Storing Leftover Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Leftover Cheddar Bay Biscuits can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 6 months.
To heat from frozen, place on a baking sheet and cook at 350℉ for 25-30 minutes.
Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits Recipe
Learn how to bake Red Lobster's famous Cheddar Bay Biscuits with our super easy recipe. This guide walks you through the steps to create these cheesy, garlic biscuits that everyone loves. It's a fun and easy way to bring a piece of Red Lobster into your kitchen. Perfect for dinner parties or it is perfect with your favorite soup or salad (and of course, seafood). Let's get baking and enjoy these warm, cheesy treats at home!
- Parchment Paper
Biscuits
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Cheddar Topping
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of cayenne pepper (optional for a spicy kick).
In a separate bowl or large glass measuring cup, combine 1 cup of cold buttermilk and 1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter. Stir well. Then, pour this liquid mixture over your dry ingredients. Use a rubber spatula to gently mix until everything is just moistened—avoid overmixing. Now, carefully fold in 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese into the batter.
Dust a clean, flat surface lightly with flour. Turn the dough out onto this surface and knead it gently 3-4 times, just enough to bring it together. Then, using a rolling pin, roll the dough out to a thickness of about 1 1/4 inches. With a 2 1/2-inch biscuit or cookie cutter, press out 10-12 rounds. If you don't have a cutter, a glass with a sharp edge can work as a substitute.
Arrange the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they're spaced a bit apart to allow for expansion. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until they turn a lovely golden brown on top.
FOR THE TOPPING:
While the biscuits are baking, prepare the garlic butter glaze. In a small bowl, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Mix in 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder for an extra burst of flavor.
As soon as the biscuits come out of the oven, use a pastry brush to apply the garlic butter glaze generously over the tops of each biscuit. The heat will help the butter soak in, adding a deliciously rich flavor.
Let the biscuits cool slightly on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a serving plate. Enjoy your Cheddar Bay Biscuits warm for the best experience.