I took my three month-old to the U.S. Embassy last week to apply for his passport and certificate of birth abroad. You’d think this process would be pretty straightforward- documents in, documents out, sign a form, presto! Why is it then, that I always have trouble sleeping the night before an embassy appointment?
Besides the threat of a traffic jam making us late for the appointment, I always worry that I don’t have all the documents I need. I store important papers in a green filing envelope in the desk, but between doctor visits, embassy runs, and travel, things get strewn and I get stressed. This visit was no exception.
As Husband and I headed out of the house, both babies tucked into their carseats and predictably ten minutes late, we merged into traffic and I realized a passport was M.I.A. Later at the embassy, when we were called to the counter the consular officer questioned me about the absence of good proof of my physical presence in the U.S. My heart almost stopped.
Thankfully, this story has a happy ending. Sometime in the next fourteen days my son will be a bonafide U.S. citizen and my blood pressure will be back to normal.
After this kind of ordeal, I needed some serious comfort food. There’s nothing better than a fluffy cheddar biscuit smothered in garlic butter to take me to my happy place.
This Red Lobster biscuits copycat recipe is quick, easy, and a palette pleaser. I dare say these cheddar garlic biscuits are even better than those served in the restaurant.
- 2½ c. baking mix
- 1 c. grated cheddar
- ¾ c. cold milk
- 4 T. cold butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Butter Topping
- ½ c. butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ t. salt
- ¼ t. parsley
- Preheat oven to 400F. With fingertips, mix cold butter with baking mix until the mixture resembles gravel.
- Toss in cheese, milk, and garlic and combine with as little disturbance as possible. Drop heaping tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheet and bake 12-15 minute
- In a small bowl stir together butter topping ingredients. While still piping hot, brush biscuits liberally with melted butter mixture.
Store-bought baking mix makes the entire process fast! I used a pouch of Bisquick labeled to make six biscuits. Apparently I made them small because I ended up with eight. Leftover cheddar garlic biscuits made lunch the next day even tastier!
What’s your favorite copycat recipe? Link it up in the comments!
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These look great! Stopping by from I should be mopping the floor. Thanks for sharing these! Pinning!
Thanks so much for stopping by to love on my biscuits, Elie. Hope you love them. My husband told me the next day that I should make them every day. Lol. Hope your family’s just as excited about the recipe.
Thanks for bringing these yummy biscuits to our Marvelous Monday party! Pinned!
Thank you, Deb! As a blogger, I’m sure you understand the massive gratitude I feel for people like you who share my recipes. Hugs and thank you for stopping by tonight. See you soon!
Yum yum yum! My husband has been asking me to make him these for a few weeks now, so I think I am going to have to use your recipe!
Chelsea, this is a great recipe for quick and easy Cheddar Bay biscuits. If your man’s like mine, these are husband pleasers! Come back and let me know how you both liked them after you make the recipe. It’s always fun to hear the reviews after people try the recipe. Have a great week.
Oh my goodness, this looks incredible Jelli! This would be perfect with soups and stews. YUM and pinned! 🙂
Anne, you’re absolutely right. These are perfect with soup. My husband is a Mafalda when it comes to soup, but I love soup. To make us both happy on soup nights, I make these. Thanks for stopping by today and sharing. I really appreciate it. Have a fabulous week.
These look delicious, Jelli! 🙂 I will have to give this recipe a go soon- my family LOVES these biscuits from Red Lobster.
Thank you for sharing at Marvelous Mondays this week- pinned & sharing!
Thank you so much for sharing the recipe, Carrie. I always enjoy your linkup and of course, the biscuits too. Hope your family finds these even more scrumptious than those at the restaurant! I know I do 🙂
I’m so glad your scary adventure had a happy ending! And I agree- what could be better for frazzled nerves than these beautiful biscuits? You are wonderful to share these amazing little creations with us!
Love, Joy
Thank you, Joy for stopping by today. These biscuits really do something special to turn a crazy day into something delicious!
these look so delicious! I pinned right away!
Thanks so much, Shamene. You know how much we bloggers love those who share our posts! 😉 Have a wonderful weekend and come back soon.
Looks delicious! I’ve been tempting to make a copy cat of the famous Red Lobster biscuits. I was in Walmart the other day and noticed that they are now being sold in a box mix. However, I still like to make things myself from scratch. Thanks for this recipe… Pinning.
Really? I had no idea Walmart sold the mix. Although this isn’t a 100% from-scratch recipe (although I do have one coming soon!) it is incredibly yum. I appreciate box mixes for baking in a rush, but like you prefer homemade goodness. Thanks so much for visiting and sharing the recipe, Sharon.
Looks yummy! I’m sure my 5 year old would love these! I’m hosting a link party and would love for you to link up at http://ihearthandson.blogspot.ca/2013/11/show-off-friday-no-5-plus-features.html
Have a great weekend!
These look exactly like the one’s at Red Lobster! I wish I had a basket full of them right now, they’re my favorite! Thanks for linking up at Marvelous Mondays, just pinned to my MM board. See you Sunday!
Thanks so much for sharing the recipe love, Paula! You know, someone just recently told me that Red Lobster is selling boxed biscuit mix at Walmart now. Can you believe it? Still, I’d rather make them from the basics. A 100% from-scratch recipe is coming soon. Looking forward to partying with you ladies again tonight!
Now I see what you meant by the quick bread mix. Looks GOOD! I already know these taste fab-u-LUST! Wow, my first attempt at using slang just failed. Anyhow, Pinning!!!
These look delicious Jelli! And just like the ones from Red Lobster. Glad everything worked out ok with your son’s birth certificate. I’m stopping by to visit from Mouthwatering Fridays.
Thanks so much, Vicky! These biscuits are SO addictive- just like the ones at Red Lobster. You’ve gotta try them if you’re a fan of R.L.!