Soft, fluffy, and loaded with melted cheddar, these cheddar garlic biscuits are the kind of side dish that disappears fast. They bake up tall with crisp edges and a tender center, then get finished with a buttery garlic topping that soaks into every bite. If you love classic biscuits, make sure to whip up a batch of our amazing buttermilk biscuits!
Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits
If these sound familiar, that is because they are inspired by the iconic Red Lobster Cheddar Bay biscuits everyone knows and loves. This version keeps the bold garlic flavor and cheesy richness, but makes them easy to bake at home with simple ingredients. They are less greasy, just as fluffy, and perfect for anyone who wants that restaurant-style flavor without leaving the house.
When to Serve Cheddar Garlic Biscuits
These cheddar garlic biscuits are great year-round, but they really shine during the holidays. They are an easy, crowd-pleasing addition to Christmas dinners and winter gatherings. Serve them with holiday mains like bbrown sugar-glazed ham, roast turkey, or beer-braised short ribs. They also fit right in alongside classic seasonal sides. Outside of the holidays, these biscuits are just as versatile for weeknight meals, hearty pasta dinners, and cozy cold-weather recipes. We love serving them with our slow cooker beef stew.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips
You can prepare the biscuit dough ahead of time and refrigerate it until ready to bake. That makes this recipe great for entertaining! Leftover biscuits store well and can be reheated gently in the oven.
Cheddar Garlic Biscuits
Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 2 cups mild cheddar cheese, shredded
Butter Topping
- ¼ cup (½ of a stick) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Set it aside to cool slightly while preparing the dry ingredients.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of the kosher salt.
- Add the whole milk to the slightly cooled melted butter and stir to combine.
- Pour the milk and butter mixture over the dry ingredients. Use a rubber spatula or wooden spoon to stir just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
- Use your hands or a large cookie scoop to portion out about ½ cup of dough per biscuit and drop them onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each. For smaller biscuits (about ¼ cup of dough), use a second parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the tops are just lightly golden brown.
- While the biscuits bake, melt the remaining butter in a small microwave-safe bowl. Stir in the salt and the parsley.
- As soon as the biscuits come out of the oven, brush the tops generously with the butter mixture.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
This recipe was inspired by Cheesy Garlic Biscuits on iambaker.net.
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