Red Lobster Garlic Cheese Biscuits Recipe
These iconic Red Lobster-style garlic cheese biscuits are buttery, cheesy, and infused with garlic butter for the perfect savory snack or side. Soft and fluffy inside with a golden crust, they’re easy to make at home and guaranteed to impress.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Pastry cutter or fork
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for garlic butter glaze)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cut cold butter into flour mixture using a pastry cutter or fork until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Slowly add milk and beaten egg, mixing gently just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baking, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant (do not brown).
- Brush the hot biscuits generously with garlic butter as soon as they come out of the oven.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For fluffier biscuits, handle dough gently and avoid overmixing.
- Use cold butter to create flaky layers.
- Sharp cheddar cheese delivers the best flavor; pre-shredded cheese with anti-caking agents melts less smoothly.
- Garlic butter can be made in advance and reheated for convenience.
- To freeze, cool biscuits completely, wrap tightly, and freeze up to 2 months. Reheat in oven before serving.
- Substitute gluten-free flour and dairy-free butter/cheese for special dietary needs, though texture and flavor may vary.