Red Lobster’s Cheese Biscuit Loaf
This copycat Red Lobster Cheese Biscuit Loaf delivers all the cheesy, buttery, garlicky goodness of the iconic cheddar bay biscuits—baked into a soft, pull-apart loaf with a golden crust. Perfect for sharing, it’s a simple yet impressive side dish that elevates any meal.
Equipment
- Loaf pan (9×5 inch) or cast iron skillet
- Large mixing bowls
- Whisk or electric mixer
- Cheese grater
- Pastry brush
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Sharp white cheddar cheese (freshly grated)
- Unsalted butter (melted + for greasing)
- Buttermilk
- Large eggs
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
- Garlic (minced, for glaze)
- Optional: garlic powder, cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your loaf pan or skillet with butter.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and any optional seasonings.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, melted butter, and eggs until smooth.
- Combine cheese and herbs: Fold grated cheddar and chopped parsley into dry ingredients.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir gently just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Transfer batter: Spoon batter evenly into prepared pan and smooth top.
- Bake: Place in oven and bake 35–45 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Prepare glaze: While loaf bakes, mix melted butter with minced garlic and parsley.
- Glaze loaf: Immediately brush garlic butter glaze over hot loaf right after baking.
- Cool: Let loaf cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack to avoid sogginess.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for best melt and flavor—avoid pre-shredded cheese with anti-caking agents.
- Room temperature eggs and butter help create a smooth batter and even rise.
- Avoid overmixing to keep the loaf tender and light.
- For extra garlic flavor, add garlic powder to the batter or brush additional garlic butter before serving.
- Store leftovers wrapped tightly at room temperature up to 2 days or refrigerated up to 4 days. Freeze slices for longer storage.