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    Vegan Cheddar Bay Biscuits (Red Lobster Copycat)

    Published: Jun 22, 2021 · Modified: Sep 15, 2022 by Larisha Bernard · This post may contain affiliate links · 28 Comments

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    These Red Lobster Copycat vegan cheddar bay biscuits are so close to being identical to the restaurant version it’s crazy. So soft, buttery, and cheesy, you can’t eat just one!

    If you ever went to Red Lobster prior to being vegan, then you know just how good the cheddar bay biscuits are. Unfortunately, there’s nothing vegan about them so we had to make our own Red Lobster Copycat Vegan Cheddar Bay Biscuits.

    Yall. When we tell you that you can’t eat just one, we mean it. They are perfectly soft, a little crumbly in all the right places, the garlic pops out and the buttery richness just makes your mouth dance a little.

    You are absolutely going to love these and shock anyone you know with how good they taste. People will be like say what, this, this is vegan food? And you can just stand there and be like yeahhh, I made that.

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    VEGAN CHEDDAR BAY BISCUITS INGREDIENTS:

    Below are notes about the ingredients before we get into the full recipe located lower in this post on how to make these vegan cheddar bay biscuits:

    You only need either ingredients for this super easy vegan dough recipe.  

    • Flour – the star of the show! we really recommend using all-purpose flour
    • Baking Powder – This is helping us get the rise we need from the flour when baking
    • Vegan Cane Sugar – just a touch a sweetness goes a long way but prefects this recipe
    • Salt – do not omit here, the salt helps to tighten the gluten strains, but also really brings the flavor out
    • Dairy Free Milk and Apple Cider Vinegar– When combined, these two ingredients mimic buttermilk which is the flavor that we want in this recipe.
    • Garlic powder and old bay seasoning – these two seasonings together really make up the flavor of the Red Lobster biscuits

    SUBSTITUTIONS AND VARIATIONS:

    • Flour – you can use gluten free or a whole wheat flour if desired – both will change the texture a bit
    • Vegan Cane Sugar – You could replace this with maple syrup or agave
    • Vinegar – you could use white vinegar or lemon juice instead
    • Vegan Cheese – you could make these with other flavors of cheese as well like vegan mozzarella, gouda, smoked provolone and more. Obviously it will no long be cheddar biscuits, but it will still be delicious

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

    DO I HAVE TO USE VEGAN BUTTER?

    We do not recommend making these without oil because it will omit the buttery flavor and richness that you get when using vegan butter.

    CAN I MAKE VEGAN CHEDDAR BAY BISCUITS TOP 8 ALLERGEN FREE?

    You could swap the flour with a gluten free 1:1 flour blend with this recipe.  Please note that depending on which brand you use, sometimes gluten free blends need more liquid.
    For the vegan butter, we recommend Earth Balance Soy Free, it comes in a red tub, or Flora.

    HOW LONG ARE VEGAN RED LOBSTER BISCUITS GOOD FOR?

    These will last for 4-5 days if stored properly in an air tight container. After that you run the risk of mold and they will not be as soft. Warm before using.

    CAN VEGAN CHEDDAR BISCUITS BE FROZEN?

    Yes. You could place these in an air tight container or freezer bag for up to 2 months. Remove from the freezer and let thaw out overnight.

    What vegan main dish goes with vegan cheddar bay biscuits?

    Okay, so you have your biscuits, but what are you going to serve with it? Honestly, you can just eat these alone, however, we’ll give you a few ideas for main courses.

    • One Pot Vegan Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta
    • Vegan Pumpkin Pasta with Sundried Tomatoes and Spinach
    • The Best Vegan Lasagna
    • Vegan Alfredo 
    • The Best Vegan Mac and Cheese
    • Spinach and Walnut Pesto Pasta
    • Vegan Creamy Broccoli and Chickpea Pasta 

    Also these made awesome vegan breakfast sandwiches too so add some vegan sausage or bacon with some vegan eggs and have a blast!

    What other vegan bread ideas could I make?

    The possibilities are really endless for making vegan bread but here’s a few of our favorite vegan dough recipes:

    • Vegan Pretzel Buns
    • Easy Vegan Soft Pretzel Bites
    • Walnut Meat Skillet Pizza
    • Vegan Chimichurri Monkey Bread
    • Easy Vegan Garlic Knots
    • Vegan Artisan Bread
    • Easy Vegan Bread Loaf
    • Vegan Focaccia 
    • Vegan Naan

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    4.77 from 39 votes

    Vegan Cheddar Bay Biscuits (Red Lobster Copycat)

    These Red Lobster Copycat vegan cheddar bay biscuits are so close to being identical to the restaurant version it's crazy. So soft, buttery, and cheesy, you can't eat just one!
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time12 mins
    Total Time27 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 9 biscuits
    Calories: 308kcal
    Author: Larisha Bernard

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup unsweetened dairy free milk
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • ½ cup salted vegan butter, melted and cooled for 5 minutes
    • 2 cups all purpose flour
    • 5 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 ½ tablespoon vegan cane sugar
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • 2 ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon old bay seasoning
    • 6 oz shredded vegan cheddar cheese (about 1 ½ cups)

    For the topping

    • 4 tablespoon salted vegan butter, melted
    • ¼ teaspoon dried parsley leaves
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Add dairy free milk and apple cider vinegar together (this makes vegan buttermilk). Set in the fridge. Melt butter and sit in the fridge.
    • In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, garlic powder and old bay seasoning. Stir in the cheddar cheese and set aside.
    • Add the vegan buttermilk and melted butter from the fridge together, then pour into the large bowl with the flour mixture and mix with a spatula until a dough has formed and the ingredients are no longer dry. Do not overmix.
    • Use a greased 2oz ice cream scoop (or a ¼ measuring cup) to scoop out the dough. Place on the baking sheet, leaving a little more than an inch between each biscuit.
    • Bake for 12 – 18 minutes or until they are golden brown.
    • While the biscuits are in the oven, mix 4 tablespoons of melted butter, garlic powder, and parsley together. Brush the biscuits with this mixture right when they come out of the oven.
    • Makes approximately 9 biscuits.

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    Notes

    *See post for tips and tricks, substitutions and more 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1biscuit | Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 3g | Sodium: 540mg | Potassium: 271mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. mckena

      July 31, 2022 at 4:52 pm

      what brand of cheese did you use for this?

      Reply
      • LarishaBernard

        October 09, 2022 at 10:24 pm

        Daiya cutting board blend

        Reply
    2. Tee

      July 21, 2022 at 7:16 pm

      5 stars
      As soon as they came from the oven, they were gone. So easy to make and SO delicious!

      Reply
      • LarishaBernard

        October 06, 2022 at 10:56 pm

        hahaha love it!

        Reply
    3. Diana J

      May 30, 2022 at 6:43 pm

      5 stars
      These were ridiculously rich and delicious. Lots of flavor just popping out of each bite, and so simple to make! Very much a crowd pleaser, and I’ll plan to take them to a gathering with omnivores any time.

      Reply
      • LarishaBernard

        May 31, 2022 at 11:26 pm

        We’re glad you loved it as much as us!

        Reply
    4. Astrid K

      January 15, 2022 at 8:23 pm

      5 stars
      OMG! I love this recipe so much. I have made these biscuits so many times, to the delight of my family.

      Reply
      • LarishaBernard

        February 04, 2022 at 3:42 pm

        happy to hear you’re enjoying the recipe so much!

        Reply
    5. Gabby

      November 26, 2021 at 2:33 pm

      5 stars
      Best biscuits ever!!! The flavor and texture are perfect, especially with the garlic butter sauce you put on after they finish baking. Plus, this recipe is so easy to make too.

      Reply
      • LarishaBernard

        February 04, 2022 at 3:42 pm

        Glad you are so happy with the recipe

        Reply
    6. Stephanie

      November 01, 2021 at 10:01 pm

      5 stars
      These biscuits are SO good!! We are gluten free so I used Bob’s Redmill 1:1 gluten free flour. I also added 1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast for extra nutrition & cheezy flavor. They turned out perfect and are now my husbands favorite biscuit!

      Thank you!!

      Reply
      • LarishaBernard

        February 04, 2022 at 3:42 pm

        Love it! So glad it’s working well for you

        Reply
    7. Rachel

      November 01, 2021 at 10:00 am

      5 stars
      Such a very easy recipe to follow. Especially as someone who rarely cooks. Great recipe, so surprised and amazed at how great they turned out! Definitely recommend!

      Reply
      • LarishaBernard

        February 04, 2022 at 3:43 pm

        Glad you’re enjoying

        Reply
    8. Kate S.

      September 04, 2021 at 6:42 pm

      5 stars
      I made these, they were super delicious and very easy! I am trying so hard not to eat them all in one day. Because I would be sad tomorrow if I didn’t have any biscuits. The best thing about Red Lobster was these biscuits and now I can eat them again! Thank you!

      Reply
      • LarishaBernard

        February 04, 2022 at 3:43 pm

        AHAHA, We totally understand!

        Reply
    9. Michelle

      August 23, 2021 at 10:34 pm

      5 stars
      Ah I can’t even explain how wonderful this is!! It’s incredibly easy and tastes amazing 🤩 so soft and fluffy and flavoursome! Thank you so much for this recipe!

      Reply
      • LarishaBernard

        February 04, 2022 at 3:43 pm

        Happy to hear you’re loving them

        Reply
    10. Melissa

      August 21, 2021 at 8:29 pm

      5 stars
      These are AMAZING!!! And they are not that hard to make. They whole batch didn’t even make it 24 hours in this house of 2 lol.
      Thank you for all your excellent recipes!

      Reply
      • LarishaBernard

        August 23, 2021 at 9:27 pm

        hahaha, we love to hear that!

        Reply
    11. Melissa

      August 08, 2021 at 8:38 pm

      5 stars
      These are awesome. Very easy to make and very tasty!

      Reply
      • LarishaBernard

        February 04, 2022 at 3:43 pm

        Glad to hear that!

        Reply
    12. Timothy Rivera

      August 07, 2021 at 10:03 am

      5 stars
      If you never got the chance to try the actual biscuits from Red Lobster…you have to trust me on this.

      THESE TASTE SO MUCH BETTER!!!! Move over because there are a new set of champs in town producing the BEST recipe for the Cheddar Bay Biscuits!!

      I ACTUALLY bought the seasoning to make sure I ALWAYS have it for this specific reason.

      But as always…don’t take my word for it. Try them a see how wonderful they are!

      Reply
      • LarishaBernard

        February 04, 2022 at 3:43 pm

        We’re so glad that you love this recipe Tim!

        Reply
      • Erin

        May 15, 2022 at 3:35 pm

        5 stars
        Yaaass!! These really are so much better than red lobster’s! I made a recipe years ago after becoming vegan, loved them and all are friends (mostly not vegan) agreed they were better than Red lobster. After moving a few times I lost the recipe. It was different than any other ones because it called for vegan buttermilk. I’ve tried several other recipes and they just weren’t right till now. So glad I found your recipe and I’m very much looking forward to trying more recipes from you guys! Thanks so much!
        **Also I used full fat coconut milk for the dairy free milk, adds slightly more fluff to the biscuit crumb it seems**

        Reply
        • LarishaBernard

          May 18, 2022 at 12:21 am

          So happy to hear that you are loving them so much Erin!

    13. Melissa

      June 23, 2021 at 8:26 pm

      5 stars
      Honestly, the second I saw this recipe posted I knew I just had to make it right away! As an Ex Canadian who moved to Australia back in 2008 (and who used to frequent Red Lobster heaps prior to going vegan), these were an instant hit of nostalgia! They taste incredible, are easy to make and definitely kid/lunchbox friendly! I will be making this as a part of my baking repertoire now forever!! Great recipe!

      Reply
      • LarishaBernard

        February 04, 2022 at 3:44 pm

        We’re so glad that they remind you so much like the real ones!

        Reply

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