Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Garlic Biscuits

This is a copycat recipe I have wanted to try for a while, so the other night when we had friends over for dinner and a movie I decided it was the perfect time! These soft and fluffy biscuits taste just like Red Lobster (or dare I say, better!). They were flaky and soft and the cheesy, garlicky flavor was spot on. I served them with my Cowboy Spaghetti and they were a hit!

Ingredients:
Makes 8-10 biscuits 

Biscuits:

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup cake flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
•  1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup buttermilk

Garlic Butter Topping

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Directions

1. Preheat oven to
   425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.  In a large bowl, whisk both flours, baking powder, baking soda,
   salt, and garlic powder until combined. 
3. Add in the cubed butter and
   using your fingers, rub it into the flour mixture until it resembles
   coarse meal. 
4. Add in the shredded cheese and stir then add in the
   buttermilk and mix until combined.
5. Using a medium ice cream scoop, scoop the biscuit mixture in rows onto the
   prepared baking sheet. 
6. Bake the biscuits for 10 minutes, and then
   remove and brush with garlic butter topping {see below} and then bake for an additional 5
   minutes until the tops are puffed and golden brown. 

For the garlic butter topping:

1. Mix all three ingredients together in a small bowl.
2. Set aside until ready to brush on biscuits. 

Adapted from the recipe by www.portuguesegirlcooks.com

Add in the shredded cheese and stir

then add in the buttermilk and mix until combined.

Remove and brush with garlic butter topping.

Serve warm and enjoy! Dare I say these are better than the originals?!