Imagine biting into a warm, flaky biscuit that perfectly captures the essence of Red Lobster's famous Cheddar Bay Biscuits—all from the comfort of your own kitchen! These delightful treats are not only incredibly easy to make, but they also promise to elevate any meal or snack time into something truly special. With just a handful of ingredients and a mere 25 minutes of your time, you can whip up a batch of these cheesy, buttery biscuits that will have everyone asking for seconds. Ready to impress your family and friends with this irresistible copycat recipe? Let’s dive in!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder. Whisk the dry ingredients together until they are well blended.
- Add 1/2 cup of cold unsalted butter, cubed, to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Be careful not to overwork the dough; you want to see small pieces of butter throughout.
- Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, ensuring that the cheese is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Pour in 3/4 cup of buttermilk, and gently mix with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable. Do not overmix; it’s okay if there are a few lumps.
- Using a large spoon or an ice cream scoop, drop heaping tablespoons of the biscuit dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each biscuit.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top and cooked through. Keep an eye on them to avoid overbaking.
- While the biscuits are baking, prepare the garlic butter topping. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of melted butter and 1/2 teaspoon of dried parsley. Mix well.
- Once the biscuits are done, remove them from the oven and immediately brush the tops with the garlic butter mixture for added flavor and shine.
- Allow the biscuits to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your homemade Cheddar Bay Biscuits warm, ideally with a side of marinara sauce or as a complement to your favorite seafood dish!
Tips
- Use Cold Butter: For the flakiest biscuits, ensure your butter is cold and cubed. This helps create those delightful layers that make biscuits so tender.
- Don’t Overmix: When combining the wet and dry ingredients, mix until just combined. A few lumps are okay! Overmixing can lead to dense biscuits.
- Space Them Out: When placing the dough on the baking sheet, leave about 2 inches of space between each biscuit. This allows them to rise and brown evenly.
- Watch the Bake Time: Keep an eye on your biscuits as they bake. Ovens can vary, so check for that golden-brown color at the 12-minute mark.
- Enhance the Flavor: For an extra kick, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dry ingredients or mixing in some chopped green onions with the cheddar cheese.
- Serve Warm: These biscuits are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven. Serve them warm with a side of marinara sauce or as a delicious accompaniment to your favorite seafood dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 7g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 45mg
