Cheesy • Garlicky • Tender • Restaurant-Perfect Every Time



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If you’ve ever sat down at Red Lobster and devoured a basket of warm, buttery Cheddar Bay Biscuits before your meal even arrived… you already know how dangerously addictive they are.
These buttery, cheesy drop biscuits are:
✔ golden and crisp on the outside
✔ impossibly soft and fluffy inside
✔ loaded with sharp cheddar
✔ brushed with garlic herb butter
✔ ready in under 20 minutes
This homemade version captures everything you crave about the original — the flavor, the texture, the aroma, the indulgence — but they’re even better because they’re fresh from your oven.
Whether you’re hosting dinner guests, cooking for the holidays, or just craving warm, comforting bread, these biscuits always steal the show.
Let’s bake something irresistible.
⭐ What Makes These Biscuits So Good?



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1️⃣ They’re Drop Biscuits — No Rolling, No Fuss
You don’t need to shape or knead anything. Just scoop and bake.
2️⃣ Sharp Cheddar + Butter = Irresistible Flavor
The cheese melts into the dough, giving pockets of flavor and moisture.
3️⃣ Garlic Herb Butter Glaze
Brushed on hot, it melts into every crack and crevice.
4️⃣ Perfectly Balanced Texture
Tender center, lightly crisp edges… the dream.
5️⃣ Done in 20 Minutes
The easiest, fastest crowd-pleaser you’ll ever make.
🛒 Ingredients (Detailed + Notes)



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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
(Or use 2 cups Bisquick for a shortcut version) - 1 tbsp baking powder
Ensures lift and fluffiness. - 1 tbsp sugar
Signature Cheddar Bay touch. - 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp parsley (dried or finely chopped fresh)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Garlic Herb Butter (Brush on Top)
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp parsley
- Pinch of paprika (optional for color)
This glaze is the magic of Cheddar Bay Biscuits.
🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions (Deep, Foolproof Breakdown)
STEP 1 — Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 450°F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
STEP 2 — Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together:
- flour
- baking powder
- sugar
- garlic powder
- parsley
- salt
This ensures your biscuits rise evenly and bake uniformly.
STEP 3 — Add Cheese



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Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese.
Coating the cheese in flour helps distribute it evenly throughout the biscuits.
STEP 4 — Add Wet Ingredients
Pour in milk and melted butter.
Stir until JUST combined — overmixing = tough biscuits.
The dough should look thick, soft, and a little sticky.
STEP 5 — Drop Onto Baking Sheet
Use a large spoon or cookie scoop.
Drop dough into rustic mounds spaced 2 inches apart.
No shaping needed — the irregular edges crisp beautifully.



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STEP 6 — Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until golden on top.
While they bake… get that butter ready!
STEP 7 — Brush with Garlic Herb Butter



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While the biscuits are HOT, brush generously with:
- melted butter
- garlic powder
- parsley
- paprika
This step infuses insane flavor into every bite.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
These biscuits pair beautifully with:
- Seafood dishes (of course!)
- Pasta
- Soups & chowders
- Chili
- BBQ
- Holiday dinners
- Breakfast spreads
- Eggs + bacon
They also make incredible:
✨ Breakfast sandwich biscuits
✨ Chicken + biscuit sliders
✨ Brunch boards
🧊 Storage, Freezing & Reheating
Room Temperature
Store in an airtight container for 3 days.
Refrigerator
Keeps 5 days.
Freezer
Freeze up to 3 months.
Reheat directly from frozen at 300°F for 10 minutes.
Reheating
Warm 8–10 seconds in microwave
—OR—
Toast lightly for crisp edges.
🔄 Variations You’ll Love
Cheddar Jalapeño Biscuits
Add diced jalapeños + pepper jack cheese.
Cheddar Herb Biscuits
Add rosemary, thyme, or dill.
Garlic Parmesan Biscuits
Replace cheddar with Parmesan.
Bacon Cheddar Biscuits
Fold in cooked crumbled bacon.
These variations are INSANELY good.
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