Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits – Copycat Recipe
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Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits are delicious biscuits filled with sharp and mild cheddar cheeses. A touch of Cajun spice and a buttery herb topping give an authentic touch to this copycat recipe!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking Sheet
- parchment paper
- tablespoon or cookie scoop
- pastry brush
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup milk
- 8 ounces Cheddar Jack Cheese I use Rustic Cut (larger pieces of shredded cheese)
Butter Topping
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, and salt.
- Add the 8 tablespoons of melted butter and milk. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in shredded cheese.
- Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Prepare Butter Topping
- In a small bowl, mix together 4 tablespoons melted butter, 2 teaspoons dried parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Upon removing biscuits from the oven, brush butter mixture onto the top of each one.
Notes
Yes, you can use just regular shredded cheese, but for best results, I suggest shredding it yourself from blocks of cheese. I discovered that using the 'Rustic Cut' of the Cheddar Jack cheese which is the larger shredded pieces made a really delicious difference in the recipe. Try it!
Nutrition
Serving: 1biscuit | Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 1mg