Description
This recipe recreates the beloved Red Lobster’s Cheese Biscuit Loaf, a delightful savory quick bread oozing with sharp cheddar cheese and garlic flavors. Perfect as a side dish or paired with soups or seafood dishes.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper if using. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly, then mix in cheddar cheese.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk and egg. Pour into the dry mix and stir until just combined.
- Bake: Transfer batter to the loaf pan, bake for 45–50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Finish: Brush the top with melted butter, cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chives or Old Bay seasoning to the batter.
- Best served warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
