Cheesy Garlic Biscuits (Red Lobster Copy)

Yesterday, I needed to have Red Lobster's Cheesy Garlic Biscuits.  Needed.  I wasn't concerned though, because I knew how to make them! Ta-Da!  I put the boys down for their naps and immediately set to work on the needed biscuits.  The biscuits call for Bisquick and imagine my despair when I reach for the box of mix to find this:

Oh no!  We hardly ever use Bisquick and I had no idea the bag was practically empty!  Can you see that little teensy bit in the corner of the bag?  It was about a 1/4 C and I needed 2 C! :(  The boys were sleeping so going to the store was out.  Thank goodness for the Internet because I was able to google how to make your own Bisquick at home.  Whew!  The day was saved! I didn't even know you could make Bisquick at home :)

Cheesy Garlic Biscuits (Red Lobster Copy)  Source: Good News Radio Family Favorites Vol. 1

Ingredients:

2 C Bisquick*
2/3 C milk
1/2 C shredded cheddar cheese (I use a little more)
1/4 C butter or margarine, melted
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Parsley flakes (a few good shakes)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450 F.
2. Mix baking mix, milk and cheese until a soft dough forms.
3. Add melted butter, garlic and parsley.  Just eyeball it on the parsley.
4. Beat together vigorously for 30 seconds.
5. Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet.
6. Bake for 8-10 minutes.

 *If you don't have Bisquick you can make your own:

2 C flour,
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 T shortening

Combine all ingredients, mixing in shortening with a fork.  Yields 2 C Bisquick.  Store mix in a cool, dry location.

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