Cheddar Biscuits Copycat Recipe from Red Lobster

Quick and easy drop biscuits with cheddar cheese (Red Lobster copycat) that make a great side to any meal, especially a fish/seafood recipe.

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Cheddar Biscuits are so simple to make and are great with many different recipes. Especially seafood recipes! The first time we made them was to go with a tilapia dinner. After that, we made them as a side for plenty of other meals. These are very similar to the biscuits served as an appetizer at Red Lobster restaurants.

This recipe is for a simple drop biscuit made from Bisquick, milk, and cheddar cheese. The cheddar cheese is what keeps the biscuits from drying out when they are baked.

We make them almost any time we eat fish. Then I tend to eat any leftover biscuits for breakfast the next day. As long as they are stored in an airtight container, the biscuits can be eaten for a few days.

Tyler loves helping in the kitchen. This is a great recipe for him to help with. There’s a lot of mixing which is great for kids. And since they are drop biscuits, they don’t need to look perfect when they are done, and no need for a pastry cutter.

As drop biscuits, you won’t get those flaky layers that most biscuits have. However, they are soft so the crunchy ends will sometimes flake off into chunks. 

Simple Ingredients

Bisquick

Using Bisquick mix makes this easy because it’s already pre-mixed. If you don’t have Bisquick, you can make a flour mixture that bakes like Bisquick with all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and vegetable shortening. Follow this recipe: https://www.mybakingaddiction.com/homemade-bisquick/.

​Milk

For this recipe, any type of milk will work. Most of the time, we use either whole milk or almond milk. Just be wary of milk with too much flavor because you don’t want to taste it in your homemade cheddar biscuits at the end. Another option would be to replace the regular milk with buttermilk. 

Cheddar Cheese

My preference for cheddar cheese is sharp cheddar cheese. I like the sharp tangy flavor it adds to the cheese biscuits. When possible, choose a block of cheese and shred it yourself instead of purchasing pre-shredded cheese. It avoids the unnecessary anti-caking agent and has more flavor. A box grater works well for this. 

Garlic Powder

Finishing the homemade biscuits off with a layer of garlic powder in the butter adds so much flavor to the recipe. The best part of making them at home, though, is you can change the amounts to your taste. We like a lot of garlic, but for some, you may want to lower the garlic powder just a little bit. 

Butter

The butter topping is what really brings these biscuits to another level when it comes to taste and staying moist. The butter mixture will fill in all the divots in the biscuit. I prefer to use unsalted butter since the butter melts easier and you are avoiding the extra salt. 

Parsley

You can garnish the biscuits with any seasoning, but we find that some parsley, whether dried or fresh parsley, complements the cheddar biscuit recipe well. Also, it makes them look more like copycat Red Lobster biscuits since theirs are also garnished with parsley.

Cheddar Biscuits Step by Step

Ingredients

• 2 cups Bisquick
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 cup butter (melted)
• 1/4 tsp parsley

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 400F. If you are using a baking stone (our preferred way to cook the biscuits), make sure to leave it in the oven so it can preheat as well. Otherwise, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 

In a large bowl, combine the Bisquick, milk, and cheese until a soft dough forms. Make sure that all of the dry ingredients are absorbed into the biscuit dough.

Drop the dough by spoonfuls onto your heated baking stone or the prepared baking sheet.

Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the biscuits are golden brown on the top. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small bowl and stir in the garlic powder. Brush the butter over the warm biscuits.

Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Cheddar Biscuits Leftovers

Storage: Let the biscuits come to room temperature then place them in an airtight container. Leave on the counter for 1-2 days or refrigerate for 3-4 days. 

Reheating: The best way to reheat the cheesy biscuits is in the toaster oven, oven, or microwave. The microwave will keep them more moist if you prefer a soft biscuit. 

Freezing: Once the biscuits have cooled completely, place them on a baking sheet and freeze so the buttery biscuits don’t freeze to each other. After they are frozen, move them into a freezer bag and seal. They will stay good for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating. 

Recipe

Cheddar Biscuits

Quick and easy drop biscuits with cheddar cheese (Red Lobster copycat) that make a great side to any meal, especially a fish/seafood recipe.

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Course:

Side Dish

Cuisine:

American

Diet

Vegetarian

Keyword:

biscuits

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cheddar

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cheese

Dietary Needs:

Egg-Free

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Nut-Free

Servings: 9 biscuits

5 from 6 votes

Ingredients

• 2 cups bisquick
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 cup butter (melted)
• 1/4 tsp parsley

Recommended Equipment

• Mixing Bowls – Stainless Steel
• Baking Stone
• Baking Sheet
• Pastry Brush

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400F
• In a large mixing bowl, stir together the bisquick, milk, and cheese until a soft, lumpy dough forms
• Drop the dough by spoonfuls onto a hot baking stone or a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper
• Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown
• Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, stir the garlic powder into the melted butter
• Brush the butter over the warm biscuits before removing from the cookie sheet
• Garnish with parsley and serve warm

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Nutrition Facts

Cheddar Biscuits

Amount Per Serving (1 biscuit)

Calories 195 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 5g25%

Cholesterol 22mg7%

Sodium 432mg18%

Potassium 73mg2%

Carbohydrates 17g6%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 250IU5%

Calcium 115mg12%

Iron 0.8mg4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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