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Red lobster cheddar biscuits.
5 from 3 votes

Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits

Enjoy these Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits made easily at home. They taste even better than the real thing!
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 18 minutes
Total 33 minutes
Fat 16
Carbs 16
Protein 4
Yield 14

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
  • 4 oz. shredded cheddar cheese ~1 cup
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Topping

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Instructions

  • Place the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and garlic powder into a large bowl. Mix together and set aside.
    a white bowl of flour on a white surface.
  • Add 12 tablespoons of the cold butter into the flour mixture. Using a dough cutter or fork, cut in the butter until you have pebble sized pieces.
    a bowl of flour and butter in a white bowl.
  • Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
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  • Next add in the buttermilk. Use a spoon to stir together. If you have to, you can use your hands but leave that for the very end if possible.
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  • Using a ¼ measuring cup, scoop out the biscuits and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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  • Place the biscuits into the freezer for 10 minutes and preheat the oven to 400℉.
  • Bake the biscuits at 400ºF for 18 minutes. The tops should be slightly golden brown.
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  • Once the biscuits are done, melt the 4 tablespoons of butter in a small bowl. Mix in the garlic salt and dried parsley.
  • Using a pastry brush, or spoon, brush the butter mixture on top of the baked biscuits.
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  • Serve immediately.

Tips & Notes

  • It is important to freeze the biscuits during step 6. This helps create the flakey layers in the biscuits.
  • Don't have buttermilk, add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar to a 1 cup measuring cup. Then fill to the top with whole milk.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 2g