Description
Cheddar bay biscuits bring Red Lobster’s famous seaside charm straight to home kitchens with cheesy, herby goodness. Sharp cheddar and buttery garlic create an irresistible side that will make you crave seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces (226 grams) shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
Seasoning and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Fats and Additional Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (170 grams) unsalted butter
Instructions
- Heat oven to 450F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt butter completely in a microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds.
- Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, garlic powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly.
- Pour melted butter and milk into dry ingredients, mixing gently until just incorporated without overmixing.
- Carefully fold shredded cheddar cheese into the biscuit mixture.
- Using a spoon, drop generous portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until biscuits achieve a rich golden-brown color.
- While baking, quickly melt remaining butter in the microwave for 30 seconds.
- Mix additional salt and dried parsley into the melted butter to create a savory topping.
- Remove biscuits from oven and immediately brush each with the herbed butter mixture.
- Serve hot for optimal flavor and texture, enjoying the warm, cheesy biscuits straight from the oven.
Notes
- Cold butter works best for achieving flakier, more tender biscuits with a perfect texture.
- Grate cheese fresh instead of using pre-shredded varieties for better melting and more robust flavor.
- Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent tough, dense biscuits; mix just until ingredients are combined.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain similar consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg