These Cheddar Biscuits are a Red Lobster copycat recipe that's so easy to make. They take only 25 minutes to make and they taste SO much better than the original!
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Keyword cheddar, copycat
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 14biscuits
Calories 192kcal
Author Adapted from Food Network Magazine
Ingredients
FOR THE BISCUITS:
1 ¾cupsall-purpose flour
2teaspoonsbaking powder
2 ½teaspoonssugar
1 ½teaspoonsOld Bay Seasoning
¼teaspoonssalt
3Tablespoonsvegetable shorteningat room temperature
4Tablespoonscold unsalted buttercut into ½-inch pieces
Adjust oven rack to upper third of oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with silicone baking mat or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
FOR THE BISCUITS:
Add flour, baking powder, sugar, Old Bay seasoning, and salt to the bowl of a food processor and pulse to combine. Slowly add shortening and butter and pulse 5-6 times until mixture is in pea-sized pieces. Add cheese and pulse 1-3 times until mixed. Pour in milk and pulse until dough comes together, about 6-8 pulses.
Using a ¼ cup scoop, place dough on prepared baking sheet, 2-inches apart. Lightly compress biscuits with the palm of your hand. Bake until golden brown, about 15-18 minutes.
FOR THE GARLIC BUTTER:
Add butter and garlic to a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until melted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in parsley.
TO FINISH:
Brush biscuits with butter mixture and serve warm.