Description

Enjoy the comforting and delicious Red Lobster-style Cheese Biscuit Loaf, a savory bread loaded with sharp cheddar cheese and a hint of garlic. This homemade biscuit loaf combines crumbly, buttery texture with cheesy flavor, perfect for a side dish or snack. With a crispy golden crust and optional garlic butter glaze, it’s an irresistible treat ready in under an hour.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Wet Ingredients & Fat

½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup buttermilk

Glaze (Optional)

2 tablespoons melted butter
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried parsley

Garnish

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a standard loaf pan to prevent sticking.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder until well combined.
Cut in Butter: Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits.
Add Cheese: Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly throughout the mixture.
Add Buttermilk: Pour in the buttermilk and gently mix the dough until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits tender.
Transfer to Pan: Scoop the dough into the prepared loaf pan and press it down lightly, smoothing the top with a spatula or your hands.
Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the loaf is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Prepare Glaze (Optional): While the biscuit loaf is baking, mix melted butter with garlic powder and dried parsley if using the glaze.
Glaze the Loaf: When the loaf finishes baking and is still warm, brush the garlic butter glaze evenly over the top for extra flavor and shine.
Rest and Serve: Allow the loaf to rest for 10 minutes in the pan before slicing. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired, then serve warm.

Notes

Do not overmix the dough once you add the buttermilk to avoid dense biscuits.
The cold butter creates flaky, tender texture—keep it chilled until cutting in.
Use sharp cheddar cheese for the best flavor, but you can substitute with other cheeses like Colby Jack or Monterey Jack.
Optional garlic butter glaze elevates the flavor but can be omitted for a more rustic texture.
Store any leftovers wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Reheat slices in a toaster oven or oven to maintain crispness.