Once upon a time, there were two friends who moved in together as roommates just after college. One was continuing on with a master’s degree in therapy. One was beginning a new job at a church (the size of a small town) leading a vocal ministry.

Exciting times. Fun times. But often, overwhelming, frustrating, and stressssssful times.

So when the going got rough, or when it was time for a celebration (or…just when the craving hit :-)), these two friends hopped in the car and drove across town to “The Lobster” for the best of all indulgences…

Cheddar Bay Biscuits.

If you have ever tried these heavenly little delights, you understand why they always brought a smile to the two friends’ faces. And why they always asked for seconds. And why they were worth every calorie. :)

So even though these two friends now live hours apart, the memories of great times at “The Lobster” forever live on. And thankfully, the recipe for the biscuits do as well.

The end.

Garlic Cheddar Biscuits (a la Red Lobster)

4.63 from 16 votes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Makes: 15 biscuits
Make these famous biscuits inspired by Red Lobster homemade!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups buttermilk biscuit mix (such as Bisquick or Jiffy)
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 2 Tbsp. butter, melted
  • 2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, mix together biscuit mix, cheese and garlic powder. Add in milk, and stir until well mixed. (Heads up – the dough will get very sticky!)
  • With a spoon or with your fingers, shape the dough into biscuit-sized clumps, and drop onto the baking sheet. (Note that the dough will pretty much hold its shape when baked, so feel free to pat down random peaks in the dough if you’d like them to look more uniform!)
  • Bake for 10-13 minutes, or until biscuits begin to brown slightly around the edges.
  • While the biscuits bake, prepare the warm butter mixture by mixing together the melted butter, oregano and garlic salt in a small bowl. As soon as the biscuits are removed from the oven, brush the biscuits (while they are still on the baking sheet) with the mixture until they are well-coated.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

Adapted from Joyful Abode.

Additional Info

Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Did you make this?Let me know how it turned out in the comments below!

Ali’s Tip:

If you’d like to actually see more of the grated cheddar in the finished biscuits, opt for the more thickly grated cheddar (rather than the super-fine stuff!). Both of course taste exactly the same, but I love seeing the little whisps of cheddar when enjoying these guys. :)

About Ali

Hi, I'm Ali Martin! I created this site in 2009 to celebrate good food and gathering around the table. I live in Kansas City with my husband and two young boys and love creating simple, reliable, delicious recipes that anyone can make!

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103 Comments

  1. Erin says:

    Made these with fresh dill, sooo yummy! Hubby had eaten three within ten minutes. Awesome recipe
    :)

  2. Lani says:

    Amazing amazing amazing!!!!!! I tried parsley on top tasted great! Thank you for sharing!!!

  3. Valerie says:

    Made these a while back but am just now commenting. These are absolutely DELISH! They’ve become a staple here at our house!

  4. Embroidery Fashions Boutique says:

    Made these biscuits today. So Delicious. Taste like Red Lobster’s.

  5. Samantha says:

    My husband and I ate these up! Love them :)

  6. Katie says:

    These are amazing! Taste exactly like Red Lobster’s!

  7. Stacey J. says:

    This recipe is super easy to make! My family loved it! Thank you for posting!

  8. WaWa says:

    I just made 1/2 recipe of these using Pioneer Buttermilk Biscuit mix because that’s what I had on hand. They are awfully good!! I found I had to use a little more milk, as the dough wasn’t sticky enough without just a little more milk. Interesting that someone who worked at RLobster once said use ice water!!! I am not too fond of oregano and could do with much less in the butter you brush on, or maybe even omit it just for my taste. Thanks for giving this recipe.

  9. Julie says:

    These are the best!!! My family devoured them. And I even made them for breakfast by adding cooked sausage into the dough before baking. They turned out great. Thanks!!

  10. karen says:

    glad i found these