Cheddar Bay Biscuits
These cheddar bay biscuits are fluffy, cheesy, brushed with garlic butter, and spiced with Old Bay - for that classic Red Lobster vibe - fresh from your oven.
Servings: 10
Calories: 278kcal
Ingredients
Cheddar Bay Biscuits
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- ½ cup cold butter, cut into pea-sized pieces
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
Buttery Topping
- 3 Tablespoons butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 450°F.
- Grab a bowl and mix together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and Old Bay.2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- Cut the butter into pea-sized pieces, and keeping it cold, cut it into the dry ingredients with your fingers, a fork, or a pastry cutter - whatever works for you.½ cup cold butter, cut into pea-sized pieces
- Next, stir in the shredded cheddar and milk just until the dough comes together. Don't overmix; the lighter you keep it, the fluffier your biscuits will be.1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- Using a 3-Tablespoon scoop, scoop the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and they smell like heaven.
- While the biscuits are baking, melt the butter for the topping, and whisk in the garlic powder, onion powder, and chopped parsley.3 Tablespoons butter, melted, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, 2 teaspoons chopped parsley
- The minute the biscuits come out of the oven, place them on a wire rack to cool and immediately generously brush them with the butter mixture.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
💫 Variations and mix-ins
- 🧀 Extra cheesy - Stir in an extra quarter-cup of shredded cheddar for biscuits that are over-the-top cheesy.
- 🌶️ Spicy kick - Add ¼ teaspoon cayenne or a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the dough for a little heat.
- 🥓 Bacon upgrade - Fold in 2-3 slices of cooked, chopped bacon for a smoky, savory twist.
- 🌿 Herby twist - Swap the parsley in the topping for fresh chives, thyme, or rosemary for a slightly different herb flavor.
- 🧄 Garlic lovers - Mix a clove of finely minced fresh garlic into the melted butter topping for an extra punch of flavor.
- Refrigerator - Store baked biscuits in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Refresh in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes.
- Freezer - Cool completely, wrap individually, and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes. The microwave works too, though the texture will be softer.
Nutrition
Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Sodium: 327mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 554IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 169mg