Garlic Buttered Cheese Biscuits: Red Lobster Copy-Cat
These Garlic Buttered Cheese Biscuits are a homemade Red Lobster copy-cat favorite—soft, fluffy, cheesy, and brushed with rich garlic butter. Made with simple pantry staples, they come together quickly and pair perfectly with soups, chowders, and hearty farm-style meals. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
Equipment
- pastry cutter
- cheese grater or food processor
- ice cream scoop or large cookie scoop
- cookie sheet, baking sheet or sheet pan
- parchment paper
- medium bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold butter cubed
- 1 cup whole milk or buttermilk
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese sharp is best
Herb Garlic Butter Topping
- ¼ cup butter melted
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, garlic powder, and salt.
Cut in the Butter
- Add cold cubed butter and cut it into the flour using a pastry blender or fork until the mixture looks crumbly.
- Tip: Cold butter = flaky biscuits.
Add Milk & Cheese
- Stir in milk just until combined. Fold in shredded cheese. The dough will be thick and slightly sticky—perfect.
Drop the Biscuits
- Using a spoon or scoop, drop biscuit dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each.
Bake
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the tops are lightly golden brown.
Garlic Herb Butter Finish
- While the biscuits bake, make the butter mixture. Mix melted butter with garlic powder, parsley, oregano, and salt. As soon as the biscuits come out of the oven, brush the tops generously with the garlic-herb butter. Don’t be shy—this is where the flavor lives.
Notes
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