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Easy Cheesy Garlic Biscuits

May 8, 2019 by Michelle | 28 Comments

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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!

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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? 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!

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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:

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three images showing steps to make easy cheesy garlic biscuits
three images showing steps to make easy cheesy garlic biscuits
three images showing steps 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).

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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!

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Easy Cheesy Garlic Biscuits

Love those 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!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Total Time: 21 minutes
Servings: 12 (1 biscuit each)
Calories: 206
Author: Michelle / Now Cook This!

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!

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).
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  1. Kristyn

    May 24, 2019 at 4:53 am

    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!!!

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    • Michelle

      May 24, 2019 at 9:47 am

      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!!?

      Reply
  2. Christine

    December 15, 2019 at 8:50 pm

    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

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    • Michelle

      December 16, 2019 at 8:30 am

      Hi, Christine! I am so glad that you and your husband love the biscuits! Thanks for taking time to rate and review the recipe!

      Reply
  3. Lani

    April 13, 2020 at 1:13 am

    INCREDIBLE! My family constantly asks for these! You MUST make them!

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    • Michelle

      April 13, 2020 at 7:27 am

      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!

      Reply
  4. Laur

    May 10, 2020 at 6:47 pm

    These taste absolutely just like the real thing!! Quite the hit with my family, will definitely be making it again!

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    • Michelle

      May 10, 2020 at 7:57 pm

      Hey, Laur! Thank you so much! Best compliment I could get! I appreciate you taking the time to comment and rate the recipe!

      Reply
  5. Joy

    May 28, 2020 at 12:19 pm

    Made them with half and half! Recipes is so good and moist. The family loved them. Thanks you

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    • Michelle

      May 28, 2020 at 4:00 pm

      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!

      Reply
  6. Paige Herrick

    November 11, 2020 at 6:52 pm

    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.

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    • Michelle

      November 11, 2020 at 7:37 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Jeri

        January 18, 2021 at 11:02 pm

        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

        Reply
        • Michelle

          January 19, 2021 at 12:11 am

          Thank you, Jeri! So glad you enjoyed the biscuits, and the changes you made sound delicious. Thanks for sharing!

          Reply
  7. Amanda Boone

    February 24, 2021 at 12:08 pm

    Turned out great! I make these all the time now. So easy! Thank you!

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    • Michelle

      February 24, 2021 at 4:21 pm

      Thank you, Amanda! I’m so happy you like them, and I appreciate you taking the time to comment and rate the recipe!

      Reply
  8. Susan Wisecup-Agbedzinu

    March 24, 2021 at 12:55 pm

    Sorry, I wouldn’t call this recipe “easy”.

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    • Michelle

      March 24, 2021 at 4:24 pm

      Sorry you don’t find this recipe easy, Susan.

      Reply
  9. Erin

    March 25, 2022 at 7:09 pm

    I have made these so many times-my family loves them! I brought a double batch to a potluck and they were gone quickly. Thanks for sharing, it’s hard to believe something so easy can taste so good!

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    • Michelle

      March 26, 2022 at 10:35 am

      Thank you so much, Erin! I’m so happy to hear that everyone enjoyed the biscuits and that you make these often!

      Reply
  10. Celia

    July 30, 2022 at 1:40 pm

    OMG!!!
    It is sooooo delicious😋
    It is fluffy and not dry.
    And very easy to make.
    I couldn’t make noise in the morning because my husband was sleeping and this recipe was perfect because I don’t need use the mixer.
    I will try with another ingredients next time😉
    Thank you Michelle for this wonderful recipe 😊

    Reply
    • Michelle

      July 30, 2022 at 11:01 pm

      Thank you, Celia! I’m so happy you enjoyed the biscuits and found them easy to make!

      Reply
  11. Patty

    August 16, 2022 at 9:02 pm

    It’s her awesome! Definitely now one of my go-to biscuit recipes.

    Reply
    • Michelle

      August 16, 2022 at 9:13 pm

      That’s great to hear, Patty! I’m so happy you like them, and thanks so much for taking the time to comment and rate the recipe!

      Reply
  12. Iris Ayala

    December 22, 2022 at 6:18 pm

    These were super easy to make! My grown adult children loved them and they were great with our spaghetti and meatballs. Since I didn’t have whole milk, I used equal parts coconut milk and half n half. I will definitely make these again!

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    • Michelle

      December 22, 2022 at 6:34 pm

      Thank you, Iris! I’m so happy that you all enjoyed them, and I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment and rate the recipe!

      Reply
  13. Irus

    January 1, 2023 at 4:18 pm

    I’ve made these delicious biscuits 3 times since Thanksgiving (and with oat milk/half n half cause that’s all I had at the time). Everyone loved them! They’re quick and easy to make. They’ll be my go-to favorite for biscuits for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Michelle

      January 1, 2023 at 4:45 pm

      Thank you, Irus! So happy everyone loved them!

      Reply

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