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Cheddar Bay Biscuits

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Golden, buttery, and packed with cheesy goodness, these homemade Cheddar Bay Biscuits are the perfect Red Lobster copycat! Made with cheddar cheese, garlic butter, and buttermilk, they’re light, fluffy, and melt in your mouth. Serve them warm as a side dish or snack!

Ingredients

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  1. For the Biscuits:

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
    • 3 tbsp cornstarch
    • 2 tsp baking powder
    • ½ tsp baking soda
    • 1 tsp salt
    • ½ tsp garlic powder
    • ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch chunks
    • 1 cup thickly shredded cheddar cheese
    • 1 cup buttermilk (see note for substitute)

    For the Garlic Butter Topping:

    1. 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
    2. ¼ tsp garlic powder
    3. 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat & Prep:
    Preheat oven to 425ºF (220°C) and set the rack in the middle position. Line a baking sheet (13×18-inch) with parchment paper.

  • Mix Dry Ingredients:
    In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and garlic powder.

  • Cut in Butter:
    Add cold butter and cut it into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or two knives until it resembles coarse sand with pea-sized clumps.

  • Add Cheese & Buttermilk:
    Stir in cheddar cheese and buttermilk until a shaggy, sticky dough forms. If too dry, add 1–2 tbsp more buttermilk. Do not overmix.

  • Scoop & Bake:
    Scoop 8 mounds (about 2½ inches in diameter) onto the baking sheet.
    Bake for 17–20 minutes until lightly golden.

 

  • Prepare Garlic Butter & Brush:
    Whisk together melted butter, garlic powder, and parsley.
    Brush over warm biscuits and serve immediately.

Notes

  • If you don’t have buttermilk, you can substitute it with regular milk plus 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.

 

  • These biscuits are best served warm but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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