Homemade Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Homemade Cheddar Bay Biscuits
These Homemade Cheddar Bay Biscuits are soft, fluffy, buttery, and packed with cheddar cheese and garlic flavor in every bite. Rolled out and cut just like classic homemade biscuits, these cheesy garlic biscuits bake up perfectly tender with golden buttery tops and layers of savory flavor.
If you love the famous restaurant-style cheddar biscuits, this homemade version is even better. They’re warm, comforting, incredibly fluffy, and perfect served alongside soups, pasta, chicken dinners, seafood, or holiday meals.
Once you make these from scratch, they’ll quickly become one of your favorite homemade biscuit recipes.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Soft fluffy homemade biscuits
- Loaded with cheddar cheese
- Rich buttery garlic flavor
- Easy homemade comfort food
- Perfect side dish for dinner
- Better than restaurant biscuits
Here’s What You Need
For the Biscuits
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the Garlic Butter Topping
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
How To Make Homemade Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Step 1: Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Step 3: Cut in the Butter
Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture.
Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Small pieces of butter throughout the dough help create fluffy layered biscuits.
Step 4: Add the Cheese and Buttermilk
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
Pour in the buttermilk and gently mix until a soft dough forms.
Be careful not to overmix.
Step 5: Roll Out the Dough
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface.
Gently pat or roll the dough out to about 1-inch thickness.
Using a biscuit cutter or round glass, cut out the biscuits and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
Gather the remaining dough and repeat until all biscuits are cut.
Step 6: Bake the Biscuits
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
Step 7: Add the Garlic Butter
While the biscuits are baking, stir together the melted butter, garlic powder, and parsley.
Brush the warm biscuits generously with the garlic butter mixture immediately after baking.
Serve warm.
Tips For The Best Cheddar Bay Biscuits
- Use cold butter for flaky fluffy biscuits
- Do not overwork the dough
- Freshly shredded cheese melts best
- Brush with garlic butter while warm
- Bake close together for softer sides or farther apart for crispier edges
What To Serve With Cheddar Bay Biscuits
- Pasta dinners
- Soups and chili
- Fried chicken
- BBQ meals
- Holiday dinners
- Seafood dishes
- Comfort food casseroles
Storage
Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the microwave or oven until warm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I freeze these biscuits?
Yes. Freeze baked biscuits in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
Can I use pre-shredded cheese?
Yes, but freshly shredded cheese gives the best texture and flavor.
What if I don’t have buttermilk?
You can make a quick substitute by adding 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes. You can check out our full post on how to make buttermilk if you want to learn more.
These Homemade Cheddar Bay Biscuits are buttery, cheesy, fluffy, and packed with savory garlic flavor. They’re the perfect homemade comfort food side dish and taste amazing fresh out of the oven brushed with garlic butter. Whether you’re serving them with soup, pasta, or your favorite family dinner, these biscuits are always guaranteed to disappear fast.
