Description
Homemade Red Lobster-style Garlic Cheese Biscuits that are fluffy, cheesy, and bursting with savory garlic flavor. These quick and easy biscuits feature sharp cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and a hint of Old Bay seasoning for a perfect copycat of the famous restaurant favorite, baked to golden perfection in a cast iron skillet.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups self-rising flour (key for fluffy texture)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (essential garlic kick)
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (elevates flavor profile)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, frozen and grated (helps create flaky layers)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (extra zest)
- 3/4 cup milk (whole or 2% ideal)
Topping
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (adds richness)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (enhances savory goodness)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (adds a pop of color)
For Baking
- 1 tablespoon oil (to coat the skillet)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a cast iron skillet inside to heat. Meanwhile, chill a mixing bowl to keep ingredients cool.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In the chilled mixing bowl, combine the self-rising flour, garlic powder, and Old Bay seasoning, stirring to evenly distribute the seasonings.
- Add Butter: Grate the frozen unsalted butter and gently fold it into the flour mixture until just combined, helping create flaky layers in the biscuits.
- Incorporate Cheese: Fold in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese carefully, ensuring it is well distributed but not overmixed.
- Add Milk: Pour in most of the milk and stir gently until the dough just comes together; do not overmix to maintain tenderness.
- Prepare Skillet: Carefully remove the hot cast iron skillet from the oven and coat the inside with oil to prevent sticking.
- Shape Biscuits: Using a large spoon, scoop six large dollops of biscuit dough into the oiled skillet, spacing them evenly.
- Bake: Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until they turn golden brown and are cooked through.
- Make Garlic Butter: While the biscuits bake, melt 2 tablespoons of butter, then stir in 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and chopped parsley to create a flavorful brush-on topping.
- Brush Biscuits: Once baked, remove biscuits from the oven and immediately brush the tops generously with the garlic butter mixture for extra flavor and shine.
Notes
- Using self-rising flour is essential for the fluffy texture—do not substitute with all-purpose flour unless you add baking powder and salt accordingly.
- Grating frozen butter helps create flaky layers by distributing cold butter evenly throughout the dough.
- Sharp cheddar cheese provides the best flavor, but feel free to use your preferred cheese variety.
- Ensure the skillet is very hot before adding the dough to help biscuits rise and develop a crisp bottom crust.
- Brush the garlic butter on immediately after baking for the best absorption and flavor.
- These biscuits are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
