Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits

Content… Can You Really Make Them at Home? Recipe Ingredients How to Make Them Recipe Variations Tips and Tricks Make-Ahead Instructions Serving and Storage Instructions FAQs What to Serve More Heavenly Biscuit Recipes to Try Conclusion Watch How to Make It

Can You Really Make Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits at Home?

Yes, my friend, you can! These biscuits are almost identical to the restaurant version. Almost because, in my opinion, they’re a little better – if you can imagine that! Plus, you don’t need to spend a bundle on a seafood meal or feel judged by the waiter when you ask for that third basket of biscuits. 😂

Recipe Ingredients

1. Flour – Because every great biscuit starts with a good dose of flour.
2. Baking Powder – The rising agent in this recipe makes for fluffy biscuits; no kneading or rising time is required.
3. Seasonings – Garlic powder, a touch of sugar, Cajun seasoning, and dried parsley make these biscuits ultra-flavorful. Fresh out of Cajun seasoning? Use cayenne pepper or Old Bay seasoning to taste instead.
4. Butter – Butter adds depth of flavor to these biscuits and makes them taste delightfully decadent.
5. Milk – This biscuit dough comes together with milk for added flavor and protein.
6. Cheddar – Last but not least, cheddar cheese! Because it makes these biscuits awesomely cheesy, which is why we love them, right? 😆

How to Make Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits

Make the Cheddar Biscuits

• Dry Ingredients – In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, salt, garlic powder, baking powder, and Cajun Creole seasoning. (Photos 1-2)
• Wet Ingredients – Gently stir the butter and milk into the dry ingredients until everything is moistened and holds together (like a ball). (Photos 3-4)
• Cheese – Next, add the cheese and fold it in with a spoon. (Photo 5)
• Form the Biscuits – Scoop the dough with a cookie scoop and drop each “biscuit ball” two inches apart on a cookie sheet. (Photo 6)
• Bake – Space them evenly across your prepared baking sheet, and bake for 10-12 minutes.

Prepare the Butter Glaze

• Melt Butter – While your biscuits are baking, put the remaining butter in a small mixing bowl and microwave until the butter is melted. It will take about 30 seconds.
• Season – Next, add the parsley and mix well.
• Final Touch – When the biscuits come out of the oven, brush the butter glaze over them and serve.

Recipe Variations

1. Mix and match cheeses to create a different version of these cheesy biscuits. Fresh parmesan and Gouda are delicious, but you could also use spicy pepper jack!
2. Add more herbs if your heart desires. Basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, and even marjoram taste fabulous in these biscuits. You can add the herbs to the dough or your butter glaze for an extra aromatic finish. 😋

Tips and Tricks

1. Old or expired baking powder loses effectiveness and can result in flat biscuits. Test your baking soda’s effectiveness by mixing half a teaspoon of baking powder with a cup of hot tap water. If it starts fizzing, it’s still good, but if it doesn’t, you’ll need a new box.
2. Don’t let this batter sit for a long time before baking. These biscuits are best when baked right away.
3. If you don’t have a cookie scoop, an ice cream scoop will also give you evenly shaped biscuits.

Make-Ahead Instructions

These biscuits will keep for three days, so feel free to make them ahead of time. But with a total prep time of just 20 minutes, you may not need to make them ahead of time.

Serving and Storage Instructions

Serve Red Lobster cheddar biscuits fresh from the oven brushed with the butter glaze. They’re so tasty when they’re still hot! While they’re also great at room temperature, you can heat them up in a toaster oven or even zap them for a couple of seconds in the microwave if you want them hot again.

Store leftover cheddar biscuits in an airtight container on your countertop for up to three days, or freeze them for up to three months.

To reheat them, give them about 10 seconds in the microwave or 5-10 minutes in your oven or a toaster oven at 350℉/177℃.

FAQs

What Goes with Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits

I’m a fan of homemade seafood dinners, so I love to pair these biscuits with any seafood entrée. They go extra well with lobster mac and cheese (you can never have too much cheese, right? 😆), shrimp gumbo, or creamy scallops.

I usually balance out all that creamy, cheesy richness with a fresh salad, like my simple wedge salad. Then I like washing it down with a citrusy drink, like my famous Brazilian lemonade. Mmm!

More Heavenly Biscuit Recipes to Try

1. Southern-Style Biscuits
2. Light & Fluffy Cream Biscuits
3. Easy Drop Biscuits
4. Angel Biscuits
5. Fluffy Cathead Biscuits
6. 3-Ingredient Biscuits

Conclusion

Bring “the lobster” home by baking up a tray (or two) of these cheesy, herby, buttery biscuits! What copycat recipes have you tried at home? Please let me know in the comments. Many thanks! 🙏

Watch How To Make It

This blog post was originally published in December 2017 and has been updated with additional tips, new photos, and a video.