Bisquick Cheddar Biscuits (Cheddar Bay Biscuit Copycat)

This Bisquick Cheddar Biscuits recipe is my EASY version of Cheddar Bay Biscuits! Only 4 ingredients in this easy cheddar biscuit recipe (plus spices!)

While we’ve been home more, I’ve had a lot of time to experiment in the kitchen. One day, my husband said he wished we could have Cheddar Bay Biscuits! The result? The recipe for these Bisquick Cheddar Biscuits!

This easy Cheddar Biscuit Recipe is based off the famous Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits but is made easy because it uses Bisquick mix!

“This was fabulous. Today is chilly here in Michigan, and I pulled out some of my spicy homemade chili and thought cheesy biscuits would be perfect. This recipe is outstanding! Thanks for sharing!!!”

Bridget, reader comment

I try not to be negative about restaurants, but I think most of us agree the Cheddar Bay biscuits at Red Lobster are the best thing they have!

My husband and I used to go to Red Lobster during high school and college on dates. We’d eat our WEIGHT in biscuits, sometimes getting a third or fourth basket! Oh, to be young again and eat whatever you want! It was fun while it lasted.

To be fair, Red Lobster makes a mean Caesar salad as well. But, besides the biscuits and salad, there isn’t much that I love. So, it’s a no brainer for me to make these cheesy biscuits at home and work them into our dinners.

Using Bisquick mix to make these easy cheddar biscuits cuts out several ingredients. If you’ve been following along here for a while, you know I’m a lazy baker! I’ll always take a shortcut if it’s available and cuts down on measuring.

“Thanks for this recipe! I ended up using real garlic because I didn’t have powdered and also skipped the parsley for the same reason. So good! Worked well with my hearty lentil soup!”

– Barbara, reader comment

To the Bisquick mix, you only have to add cheddar cheese, butter and milk to form the biscuit base. If you have more Bisquick mix to use up after your make these biscuits, I highly recommend this Bisquick Zucchini Quiche recipe!

For seasoning, you’ll add garlic powder and parsley. The parsley is truly just for color, it does not add much flavor!

Recipe Additions and Substitutions

These easy garlic cheese biscuits have plenty of ingredient substitutions you can make! I think it’s always best to use what you have on hand at home. Here are a few suggestions: 

• You can make these cheesy biscuits gluten free! Bisquick does make a gluten free mix, and YES, it does work for this recipe! There are some differences in texture, but the flavor is spot on.
• Substitute minced fresh garlic for the garlic powder for a stronger garlic taste.
• For a kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or diced jalapenos to the batter. 
• For extra color and flavor, add a hefty pinch of paprika. 
• For a savory twist, add a handful of crumbled bacon to the batter. 
• I like sharp cheddar cheese best for this recipe, but you are welcome to use a different type of cheese!  I like pepperjack, Colby jack and Monterey jack as alternatives.
• Add savory Cajun flavor by adding 1/2 teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning to these Biscuit cheese biscuits.

I love adding chives to these biscuits if I have them on hand. You can also add fresh minced garlic to the batter, if you have it.

Serving Suggestions for Bisquick Cheese Biscuits

I love to eat these with my hearty meals like my creamy Cream of Crab Soup, Shrimp Boil, Lemon Pepper Pork Chops, Cajun Chicken Alfredo or Barbecued Shrimp. 

Or, you can go all out and serve these biscuits with my Spicy Steak Chili, or this Over the Top Chili!

If you need an easy recipe for a side dish, I recommend making a side salad or air fryer brussels sprouts!

Saving Leftovers

If you have leftover drop biscuits, I recommend storing them in the refrigerator in an airtight container. This recipe tastes best when it’s gently reheated in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.

I hope that you enjoy these Bisquick Cheddar Bay Biscuits! If you make them, let me know how it went in the comments below.