By Wendy Stoltz, Hristina Polk / Last Modified On October 18, 2023

These gluten-free cheddar biscuits are fluffy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. You can enjoy these biscuits for breakfast, brunch, or a nice side to your main dish. With a few simple steps and basic ingredients, you can have these warm, savory biscuits on your table in no time. 

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Gluten-Free Cheddar Biscuits Recipe

Going gluten-free doesn't mean missing out on classics like cheddar biscuits. With this recipe, you can enjoy all the deliciousness of traditional cheddar biscuits without any gluten and not have to miss out on the iconic Red Lobster biscuits. And do you want to know the best part? They have a crispy exterior and fluffy, tender interiors that are so hard to resist.

Using simple ingredients you likely already have in your pantry, these biscuits can be whipped up quickly, making them the perfect addition to any meal. They're great for dinner, served alongside your favorite soup or salad, but they're also perfect for breakfast or brunch, especially when slathered with butter.

Follow my step-by-step instructions for foolproof biscuits that come out perfectly every time. And, if you're a cheese-lover like me, I highly recommend doubling the recipe to ensure you have plenty of biscuits to go around.

Why You’re Going to Love This Gluten-Free Cheddar Biscuits

The flavor is so good - These GF cheddar biscuits are so hard to resist. Packed with cheese, garlic powder, and sweet paprika, you can't help yourself from eating more and more!

Simple ingredients - This recipe has mainly pantry staples, which can be made immediately.

Easy to make - This recipe is really simple, so follow my steps for success.

Versatile - I love how versatile these biscuits are that you can have them for breakfast, brunch, or a nice side dish for your dinner tonight. Not to mention they are so good to snack on.

Ingredients in Gluten-Free Cheddar Biscuits

Flour - 2 ½ Cups All Purpose Gluten-Free Flour.

Sugar - 1 tbsp sugar. This helps to balance out the nice flavors.

Baking powder - 1 tbsp baking powder to make them light and fluffy.

Seasoning - 1 tsp garlic powder and ½ tsp sweet paprika.

Butter - 8 tbsp salted butter, cubed and chilled.

Cheese - 1 cup of cheddar cheese shredded.

Buttermilk - 1 cup of buttermilk. Don’t waste money on store-bought buttermilk. Make it yourself by adding 1 tbsp of lemon juice to 1 cup of whole milk. Whisk to combine and leave it for about 5 minutes on the counter to thicken.

Cream - ¼ cup heavy whipping cream. This makes the dough have a tender texture. 

Parsley - 2 tbsp parsley, chopped, for serving.

Optional - 2 tbsp butter, melted, optional, for serving.

Equipment Needed for This Gluten-Free Cheddar Biscuits

Mixing bowls - These Pyrex mixing bowls come in handy.

Baking Pan - These non-stick baking sheets are useful, and they come in 3 sizes. 

Parchment paper - This parchment paper is great and comes in all sorts of pre-cut versions.

Dough Scraper - This dough scraper is so useful for scraping and splitting the dough.

Pastry brush - This pastry brush is useful for adding heavy cream to the pastry before baking.

If you have any questions about making Gluten-Free Cheddar Biscuits, please leave a comment, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

How to Make Gluten-Free Cheddar Biscuits

1. Preheat the oven to 375F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, and sweet paprika and stir to combine.
3. Add the butter and mix the dough with your hands. Pinch the butter cubes between your fingers until the flour is mixed in and looks crumbly.
4. Add the cheddar cheese and stir to combine. Add the buttermilk, and using a wooden spoon, mix everything together to get a crumbly dough.
5. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and press it into a ¾ inch rectangle. Fold the dough in half and press to get the same rectangle shape again. Fold it one more time and repeat.
6. Transfer the dough to the baking sheet lined with parchment paper and chill in the freezer for 10 minutes. Then cut into squares and brush with the heavy cream.
7. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes or until cooked through. Let it cool off for a minute and serve with parsley and melted butter.

Tips for Making the Best Gluten-Free Cheddar Biscuits

Ensure ingredients are cold - Ensure your butter, buttermilk, and heavy cream are cold. This helps make the GF cheddar biscuits flaky and tender.

Don't overmix - The dough needs to be mixed until all ingredients are combined. Do not overmix it.

Try not to handle the dough too much - Overhandling the dough will cause it to go tough.

Add extra cheese - If you love cheese, you can add more for it to be even cheesier.

Brush with heavy cream - This will ensure the tops of the biscuits are nice and golden.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Store Gluten-Free Cheddar Biscuits?

Store them in an airtight container for 2-3 days on your kitchen counter in a cool place. Alternatively, place them in the refrigerator, which should last up to a week. 

Can I Freeze Gluten-Free Cheddar Biscuits?

Yes, they freeze well. Store them in the freezer for 2-3 months. I like to wrap them individually or place them in a freezer bag.

Can You Make These Gluten-Free Cheddar Biscuits Ahead of Time?

Yes, you can make the dough and then place it in the refrigerator wrapped for 1 day and then bake them the next day.

What Substitutions / Replacements Can I Make in These Gluten-Free Cheddar Biscuits?

Dairy-free - You can try making this dairy-free by replacing the butter, cheese, buttermilk, and cream with dairy-free options. I have not tried it.

Egg-free - This recipe has no eggs in it. 

Cheese - Use a cheese that melts well and has a great taste.

Seasoning - Experiment with different seasonings.

Does Red Lobster Have Gluten-free Cheddar Biscuits?

Currently, on their menu, Red Lobster stores do not have ready-to-eat gluten-free cheddar biscuits. They do, however, have a mix called gluten-free Red Lobster biscuit mix. They are made with gluten-free flour. They are also labeled gluten-free. 

Can You Buy Gluten-free Cheddar Biscuits?

So no, I have not found any ready-made gluten-free cheddar biscuits I like. But yes, you can buy gluten-free cheddar biscuit mixes. Here are some options. 

• Red Lobster Gluten-Free Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix
• Live G Free cheddar cheese biscuit baking mix
• Scotty's Everday Keto Biscuit Zero Carb Mix

How Do You Serve Gluten-Free Cheddar Biscuits?

You can really serve them in so many ways, but here are a few ideas:

Serve them warm - I like to just eat them straight out of the oven with a slathering of butter. 

Pair them with a meal - They go so well with a salad or a nice soup. Or serve them with a seafood dinner. These will make you reminisce about the famous Red Lobster cheddar biscuits.

Add some toppings to them - I like to add garlic butter and even olive oil and then top it off with herbs like rosemary or thyme.

Eat them as a snack - They are great and work well with your favorite dips like hummus or guacamole.

What Sort Of Cheddar Cheese Is Best To Use In These GF Cheddar Biscuits?

There are two factors for you to consider the taste and the cheese needs to melt well. I like to use sharp cheddar, which has loads of flavor. Don't forget to shred your own cheese at home, as it melts better.

How Are These Different From Traditional Drop Biscuits?

These are made using gluten-free flour. The texture of gluten-free cheddar biscuits is denser. Drop biscuits don't traditionally have cheese added like GF cheddar biscuits. With drop biscuits, scoops of dough are literally dropped on the baking sheet and pressed into a disk. These GF cheddar biscuits are made from a rectangular shape, folded, and then sliced.

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Yield: 4 servings

Gluten-Free Cheddar Biscuits

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These gluten-free cheddar biscuits are fluffy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. You can enjoy them for breakfast, brunch, or a nice side to your main dish.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 ½ Cups All Purpose Gluten-Free Flour
• 1 tbsp Sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• ½ tsp Sweet Paprika
• 8 tbsp Salted Butter, cubed and chilled
• 1 Cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Buttermilk*
• ¼ Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
• 2 tbsp Parsley, chopped, for serving
• 2 tbsp Butter, melted, optional, for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, and sweet paprika and stir to combine.
3. Add the butter and mix the dough with your hands. Pinch the butter cubes between your fingers until the flour is mixed in and looks crumbly.
4. Add the cheddar cheese and stir to combine. Add the buttermilk, and using a wooden spoon, mix everything together to get a crumbly dough.
5. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and press it into a ¾ inch rectangle. Fold the dough in half and press to get the same rectangle shape again. Fold it one more time and repeat.
6. Transfer the dough to the baking sheet lined with parchment paper and chill in the freezer for 10 minutes. Then cut into squares and brush with the heavy cream.
7. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes or until cooked through. Let it cool off for a minute and serve with parsley and melted butter.

Notes

• These gluten-free cheddar biscuits are best served warm.
• *Don’t waste money on store-bought buttermilk. Make it yourself by adding 1 tbsp of lemon juice to 1 cup of whole milk. Whisk to combine and leave it for about 5 minutes on the counter to thicken.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 460Total Fat: 44gSaturated Fat: 27gTrans Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 535mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 0gSugar: 7gProtein: 9g

This nutrition info is based on the exact ingredients and brands used at the time. It may not be 100% accurate. Please check your ingredients nutrition labels.

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