Homemade Cheddar Bay Biscuits

There’s nothing quite like biting into a warm, flaky Cheddar Bay Biscuit. Inspired by Red Lobster’s iconic side dish, these homemade cheddar biscuits are buttery, cheesy, and perfectly seasoned with garlic. Made with simple ingredients, this recipe is easy to whip up and pairs wonderfully with seafood, soups, or as a savory snack. With a fluffy interior and a slightly crispy, golden top brushed with garlic butter, these biscuits are sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.

Ingredients

For the 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, for a little heat)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

For the Topping:

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
   • Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly coat it with cooking spray.
2. Prepare the Biscuit Dough:
   • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper (if using).
   • Pour in the melted butter and buttermilk, and stir just until combined.
   • Take care not to mix too much, as this can lead to tough biscuits.
   • Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
3. Form the Biscuits:
   • Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop large spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
   • The dough will be slightly sticky, so don’t worry about forming perfect shapes.
4. Bake the Biscuits:
   • Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Prepare the Garlic Butter Topping:
   • While the biscuits are baking, mix together the melted butter, chopped parsley, and garlic powder for the topping.
6. Brush and Serve:
   • As soon as the biscuits come out of the oven, generously brush the tops with the garlic butter mixture.
   • Serve warm.

Conclusion

These Cheddar Bay Biscuits are soft, flavorful, and packed with cheesy goodness. The combination of sharp cheddar, garlic, and buttery goodness makes them the perfect companion for any meal. Best of all, they come together quickly and effortlessly, so you can enjoy them fresh out of the oven any time a craving hits. Perfect for dinner, lunch, or even as a savory snack!

Homemade Cheddar Bay Biscuits

Fluffy, buttery, and garlicky biscuits loaded withsharp cheddar cheese, topped with a delicious garlic butter glaze. Thesehomemade Cheddar Bay Biscuits are easy to make and taste just like therestaurant favorite.

For the 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, for a little heat)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

For the Topping:

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Preheat the Oven:

1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
2. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly coat it with cooking spray.

Prepare the Biscuit Dough:

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper (if using).
2. Pour in the melted butter and buttermilk, and stir just until combined.
3. Take care not to mix too much, as this can lead to tough biscuits.
4. Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Form the Biscuits:

1. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop large spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
2. The dough will be slightly sticky, so don’t worry about forming perfect shapes.

Bake the Biscuits:

1. Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Prepare the Garlic Butter Topping:

1. While the biscuits are baking, mix together the melted butter, chopped parsley, and garlic powder for the topping.

Brush and Serve:

1. As soon as the biscuits come out of the oven, generously brush the tops with the garlic butter mixture.
2. Serve warm.

Appetizer, Side Dish

American

Cheddar Biscuits