Here’s the most popular Copycat Red Lobster recipe — the famous Cheddar Bay Biscuits 🧀🧄🥐
Soft, cheesy, garlicky, and just like the restaurant version!
🦞 Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Ingredients (makes ~10–12 biscuits)
Biscuits
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup cold butter, melted
Garlic Butter Topping
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat oven
- Preheat to 220°C / 425°F
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Make the biscuit dough
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and garlic powder.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add milk and melted butter; mix just until combined (don’t overmix).
3. Bake
- Drop dough by large spoonfuls onto the baking sheet.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
4. Garlic butter topping
- Mix melted butter, garlic powder, and parsley.
- Brush generously over hot biscuits right out of the oven.
5. Serve warm
- Best eaten fresh, just like at Red Lobster!
💡 Tips for Authentic Flavor
- Use sharp cheddar, not mild.
- Don’t overbake — they should stay soft inside.
- Brushing butter while hot is key to that restaurant taste.
🔥 Variations
- Extra cheesy: Add more cheddar on top before baking
- Spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne
- Seafood style: Add chopped shrimp to the dough
If you want, I can also give you:
- 🍤 Copycat Red Lobster shrimp scampi
- 🦞 Lobster pasta
- 🍲 Red Lobster-style clam chowder
Just tell me which one!
