I’ll admit, I’m not a huge Red Lobster fan. Even so, when one of my friends or family members suggests going there, I usually agree for one reason: the cheddar biscuits. And you know me; whenever I love something at a restaurant, I have to figure out how to make it myself. 😜
Honestly, I don’t know why it took me so long to come up with this copycat recipe because these biscuits are super easy to make! And the simple pantry-staple ingredients come together in 20 minutes! They are literally on the table in less than half an hour.
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
- Flour – Because every great biscuit starts with a good dose of flour.
- Baking Powder – The rising agent in this recipe makes for fluffy biscuits; no kneading or rising time is required.
- 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.
- Butter – Butter adds depth of flavor to these biscuits and makes them taste delightfully decadent.
- Milk – This biscuit dough comes together with milk for added flavor and protein.
- 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
- 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!
- 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
- 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.
- Don’t let this batter sit for a long time before baking. These biscuits are best when baked right away.
- 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
You can. Bisquick already has rising agents, so don’t add baking powder. And you won’t need to add salt, either.
You can certainly refrigerate them if you’d like. After all, they’re loaded with dairy. However, they will stay good for about three days at room temperature. Just don’t leave them out for more than that.
I haven’t attempted this, but technically all you’d need to do is substitute the regular all-purpose flour with an all-purpose gluten-free flour mix. Mixes that contain xanthan gum seem to give the best rise and fluffy texture for baked goods, in my experience. 😉
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
- Southern-Style Biscuits
- Light & Fluffy Cream Biscuits
- Easy Drop Biscuits
- Angel Biscuits
- Fluffy Cathead Biscuits
- 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
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This blog post was originally published in December 2017 and has been updated with additional tips, new photos, and a video.
Ian says
Question as I havenโt made them yet. Thinking about these as part of a multi course meal. How long could these sit formed on the cookie sheet before putting them in to bake? Thanks
Imma says
As long as you keep them in the fridge, theyโll last 8-10 hours (overnight). Some people say theyโre even better if you do that.
Susannah Fox says
I was looking for something besides the usual bread and butter to serve with soup and so I made these delicious biscuits.
My family absolutely loved them.
We live in Italy – so I used Fontal cheese plus some Parmigiano instead of cheddar.
I also had to explain that ‘biscuits’ are similar to what we know as scones – but not exactly the same. Where we come from ‘biscuits’ are what we call cookies.
Imma says
Thanks for all the info, it’s great to hear that. Thank you so much for your love and support:)
Phillip Minyard says
What size cookie scoop are you using? Thanks.
Imma says
I use 1/4 size of the cup, for the biscuits. Let me know how it goes ๐
Lykell says
This recipe was a total blast
Imma says
Thank you so much! Glad to see your feedback:)
Marc says
Really good, popular with everyone. I made them just like the recipe and theyโre awesome. Light and tasty.
imma africanbites says
Great! Thank you for taking the time to let me know, Marc.
Chicook13 says
These are abs incredible! I hadn’t been to RL in many years but went last night at a friend’s request. I don’t plan to return but these biscuits were tasty. I halved the recipe but forgot to halve the baking powder. They still taste incredible! I also omitted the garlic as that was the only thing I didn’t like on the restaurant version. Thanks for posting this – my friend’s daughter was eating these left and right. Now I can make them for her in no time! (Considering we waited over an hour for a table last night, the homemade version wins by a mile!)
ImmaculateBites says
Thanks ! So glad I could have been of help.
Lisa Huff says
OMG this sounds awesome!
ImmaculateBites says
Thanks Girl!
SugarFree says
Big boo-boo. 480 g flour is FOUR cups, not two cups! Two cups of flour is 240 g. Which amount is correct for this recipe? Also, 3 tsp baking powder is 1 tsp too much for 2 cups flour, and 1 tsp insufficient for 4 cups. Again, which amount is correct?
ImmaculateBites says
Oops! My bad! It’s 2 cups flour and 1 tablespoon baking powder. You may reduce the amount , if desired . I always use 1 tablespoon and it works out just fine.
Mark Garner says
Love Love your website and of course the recipes.
BIGGUP UNUH !!!
ImmaculateBites says
Thanks Mark!
C P says
Was excellent. My husband absolutely loved them. Made them with your cajun chicken pasta recipe. Thanks