Description

Red Lobster Biscuits are famous for their savory garlic-cheddar-herb flavor and fantastic texture- baking up soft and moist inside, while the outside develops crackly edges that perfectly capture all the melted butter brushed over the top. For authentic taste, buttermilk and Old Bay seasoning are essential for these drop cheddar biscuits.

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
2/3 cup medium cheddar cheese (freshly grated is best)
2 tablespoons minced Italian parsley
1 cup buttermilk

Melted butter topping

3 tablespoons melted butter
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
pinch of freshly chopped Italian Parsley

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Instructions

Set your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, and Old Bay seasoning. Pulse about 5 times to mix together.
Cut the 8 tablespoons of butter into small cubes and add them to the flour mixture. Process on high for around 8-10 seconds, or until no large pieces of butter remain.
Empty the contents into a mixing bowl. Stir in the cheddar and parsley, then pour in the buttermilk. Stir with a spatula just until no loose crumbs remain on the bottom.
Scoop out the biscuit mixture using an ice cream scoop or dinner spoons (approximately 1/4 cup size), spacing them about two inches apart onto your prepared baking sheet. Bake until light golden brown, about 12-14 minutes.
Combine the ingredients for the melted butter topping and brush over warm rolls. Serve.

Notes

You don’t need a food processor to make these cheddar drop biscuits! Whisk the ingredients together in step 1, and simply use a fork or a pastry cutter to cut the cubes of butter into the flour mixture for step 2.

I love upgrading the melted butter brushed over the top of these biscuits by using my easy homemade Herbed Butter recipe (compound butter). I highly recommend you try it!

How to reheat Red Lobster Biscuits: It’s best to avoid the microwave when reheating these drop cheddar biscuits. To maintain their crunchy exterior, I recommend reheating them with your oven broiler (on low) for just a couple of minutes, or in a toaster oven.