A buttery, cheesy biscuit loaf inspired by Red Lobster’s famous cheese biscuits — soft, fluffy interior with a golden cheesy crust. Perfect sliced and served warm.
4tablespoonunsalted butter, meltedplus extra for brushing
1cupmilkwhole milk preferred
0.5cupsour cream
2cupsharp cheddar cheese, shreddedreserve 0.25 cup for topping
0.25cupgrated Parmesan cheese
2tablespoonfresh parsley, chopped
1largeegglightly beaten
0.5teaspoongarlic powder
0.5teaspoononion powder
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the self-rising flour, sugar, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder until evenly combined.
In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter, milk, sour cream, and beaten egg until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the shredded cheddar, Parmesan, and chopped parsley, reserving a little cheddar for the top.
Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle the reserved cheddar evenly over the surface and brush lightly with a little melted butter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice into 8 pieces and serve warm.
Notes
For best results use freshly shredded cheese (not pre-shredded) for better melting. Serve warm with garlic butter or marinara.