Love those Cheddar Bay Biscuits at Red Lobster? With this recipe for Easy Cheesy Garlic Biscuits, you can enjoy some of that soft, buttery, cheesy garlicky deliciousness at home any time – from scratch – in less than 30 minutes!
I haven’t been to Red Lobster in…well, it’s been a really long time! I ate lunch there a lot when I was just out of college since it was across the street from where I worked. The truth? I didn’t care about the lobster, the shrimp, or anything else. All I wanted was those amazingly awesome and addicting biscuits!
By the way, does anyone else immediately think of Happy Gilmore every single time they hear the words Red Lobster? Show of hands? Is it just me? Maybe I’ve seen it way too many times. Great movie, though. If you haven’t seen it, definitely check it out.
Anyway…all these years later, I don’t live anywhere near a Red Lobster, but I can still enjoy those wonderfully soft, buttery, cheesy, garlicky biscuits at home any time I want! They’re so easy to make, and they go great with soup, salad, and just about any lunch or dinner – and maybe even breakfast. Hmm…egg sandwich on a cheesy garlic biscuit? (Note to self: Try this immediately!)
Yes, there are tons of different recipes out there for these biscuits. Everyone seems to have their own version. This is my version, which is a hodgepodge of the best things from all the recipes I’ve tried over the years. It’s really, really close to the original.
The best part? These homemade cheesy garlic biscuits are super easy to make and all from scratch. Mix everything together in one bowl, drop the dough onto a baking sheet, bake, EAT! All in less than 30 minutes!
INGREDIENTS YOU NEED:
- Flour (all-purpose)
- Baking powder
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Butter
- Cheddar cheese
- Milk
- Dried parsley
HERE’S A QUICK LOOK AT HOW TO MAKE EASY CHEESY GARLIC BISCUITS:
The smell in your house while these babies are baking? A-MA-ZING!
There are two secrets to getting biscuits that are light and soft instead of dense and hard. First, don’t over mix the dough. After adding the milk, stir just until everything is combined and there is no dry flour. Second, don’t over bake them. They should just be lightly golden (not browned).
If you have any biscuits left over (really?), you can freeze them (they should last a couple of months). Reheat them in the microwave (30 seconds or so right from frozen) or in the oven (wrap in foil and bake until heated through, 15 to 20 minutes at 325°F).
These are definitely best served warm…and nothing beats a fresh batch straight from the oven. Try not to eat them all at once!
I hope you try this recipe for Easy Cheesy Garlic Biscuits and love it as much as I do. Thanks for visiting today!
Easy Cheesy Garlic Biscuits
Ingredients
BISCUITS:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
TOPPING:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Make Biscuits:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and salt. Whisk or stir to combine so that everything is evenly distributed.
- Add the cubed cold butter. Using a pastry blender, a fork, or two butter knives, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the cheese.
- Add milk; stir just until everything is combined and there is no dry flour. The dough will be somewhat wet and sticky. Don’t over mix the dough, as this can cause the biscuits to be dense and tough.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a sheet pan (you will get 12 biscuits).
- Bake for 16 to 18 minutes or just until the biscuits are lightly golden. They should not be browned. Be careful not to overcook them, as this will cause the biscuits to be dense and hard.
Make Topping:
- While the biscuits are baking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the garlic powder and parsley; stir to combine.
- As soon as the biscuits come out of the oven, brush with the topping.
- Best served warm!
Recipe Notes
- Leftover biscuits can be frozen. Place in freezer bags (they should last a couple of months). You can reheat them in the microwave (30 seconds or so right from frozen) or in the oven (wrap in foil and bake until heated through, 15 to 20 minutes at 325°F).
Kristyn
Red Lobster biscuits have pretty much been one of my all time favorites too. I love this recipe. Thanks for sharing. It was so fast and easy to make. Of course they were eaten in a flash!!!
Michelle
Hi, Kristyn! Thanks for taking the time to rate and comment on this recipe! I’m so glad you enjoyed the biscuits. They do go fast. It’s so hard to eat just one!!?
Christine
I love this recipe. I made it twice and my husband and I love them. I will keep this recipe in my rotation. Thanks for shari
Michelle
Hi, Christine! I am so glad that you and your husband love the biscuits! Thanks for taking time to rate and review the recipe!
Lani
INCREDIBLE! My family constantly asks for these! You MUST make them!
Michelle
Hey, Lani! I’m so happy that you and your family like the biscuits! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment and rate the recipe!
Laur
These taste absolutely just like the real thing!! Quite the hit with my family, will definitely be making it again!
Michelle
Hey, Laur! Thank you so much! Best compliment I could get! I appreciate you taking the time to comment and rate the recipe!
Joy
Made them with half and half! Recipes is so good and moist. The family loved them. Thanks you
Michelle
Hey, Joy! I’m so happy that you and your family enjoyed the biscuits (great idea to use half and half)! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment and rate the recipe!
Paige Herrick
My husband LOVES these! I asked if he wanted these tonight with deer chilli. His response was, “Is that even a question? I love those”. They are so quick and easy to make with ingredients you’re sure to have on hand. These truly do taste amazing! They have quickly become a favorite in our dinner rotation.
Michelle
Thanks very much, Paige! I just love that response from your husband. It sure did put a big smile on my face tonight! Thanks for taking the time to comment and rate the recipe. I really appreciate it!
Jeri
I made this using fresh garlic (about three cloves finely chopped) and freshly grated parmesan cheese. I skipped the topping as I thought there was plenty of garlic already.They turned out great – fluffy and moist, so tasty! Thank you for the recipe
Michelle
Thank you, Jeri! So glad you enjoyed the biscuits, and the changes you made sound delicious. Thanks for sharing!
Amanda Boone
Turned out great! I make these all the time now. So easy! Thank you!
Michelle
Thank you, Amanda! I’m so happy you like them, and I appreciate you taking the time to comment and rate the recipe!
Susan Wisecup-Agbedzinu
Sorry, I wouldn’t call this recipe “easy”.
Michelle
Sorry you don’t find this recipe easy, Susan.