These Cheddar Rosemary Biscuits are soft, flaky, and bursting with flavor. The fresh cheddar cheese and rosemary gives these biscuits the perfect amount of zest. And best of all, it’s ready in less than 20 minutes!
Whenever I think of Thanksgiving food, my mind immediately goes to turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and rolls. You have to have some kind of good bread or dinner rolls to soak up all of that gravy, right?
And while I love traditional dinner rolls (especially those Hawaiian rolls), it’s always a nice change when there are biscuits, pretzel rolls, or scones made with herbs and spices. It just makes dinner time that much more delicious when there are some zesty rolls around, and I think you would agree.
For example, Red Lobster. Now, I can’t even remember the last time I set foot in that place, though I do remember their cheddar biscuits quite well. Hot, fresh, and oozing with flavor. You just can’t beat, even if you don’t enjoy seafood.
These Cheddar Rosemary Biscuits are even better than Red Lobster’s, and not just because I made them! These biscuits are soft, flaky, and bursting with flavor. The fresh cheddar cheese and rosemary gives these biscuits the perfect amount of zest. And best of all, it’s ready in less than 20 minutes!

Yep, you read that right. In less than 20 minutes, you can have these Cheddar Rosemary Biscuits, prepped, baked, and ready to be devoured. And that’s definitely a winner in my book.
My inspiration for these came from Southern Christmas magazine from 2013. I was amazed at the simple ingredients and minimal prep time, so I just had to give these a try. I’m so glad that I did because these are my new favorite biscuits for when I want a fast and easy side dish.
These Cheddar Rosemary Biscuits are also perfect for your holiday (or any day) gatherings because of the delicious taste and soft texture. Once you bite into these, the hints of cheddar and rosemary will wow your taste buds. These biscuits are tender, flaky, and oozing with flavor. And did I mention that they’re ready in less than 20 minutes? If you’re hosting Thanksgiving or another holiday gathering, these babies will definitely save you some time in the kitchen.
So the next time you’re hosting a party, holiday, or weekday dinner, give these Cheddar Rosemary biscuits a try! Fast, easy, and practically fail-proof, these will be your new favorite biscuits!

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Cheddar Rosemary Biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup cold buttermilk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons dried rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and baking soda. Add the buttermilk and melted butter to flour mixture, stirring to remove any large lumps.
- Add 1/2 cup sharp white cheddar cheese and rosemary. Stir to combine.
- Drop by the spoonful (about 1/4 cup each) onto prepared pan. Sprinkle tops with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake until lightly browned, about 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for about 5 minutes.
Kate @ Framed Cooks says
I am right there with you on those Hawaiian rolls – they are addictive! – but I think these selectable cheddar rosemary beauties look even better! Great flavor combo!
Gayle says
Thanks for the kind words, Kate!
Mir says
I pretty much want to sit around and eat these for my meal and nothing else. Well, a glass of wine. Perfect dinner!
Gayle says
Wine and biscuits would make the perfect meal, Mir! I like your thinking! 🙂
Cathy Rowan says
Sounds good to me. I am making these right now with beef stew. Gonna brush melted garlic butter on top when they come out of the oven. Already had 2 glasses of red wine. Lol. Hey I did not want to throw out the wine. I used one cup in the beef stew. It smells so good in here. Lol
Gayle says
Hope you love these, Cathy! Enjoy!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
oh my gawd, these biscuits!!!! LOVE! and love the cheddar + rosemary combo!!!! must bake these!
Gayle says
These are SO good, Alice!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
I would happily eat these by themselves without anything else for dinner haha.
I can’t believe that they are ready in just 20 minutes too. I love it!
Gayle says
20 minutes to perfect, Dannii! 🙂 Thanks!
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
I love how we’re both on the same rosemary kick right now, Gayle! I’m an absolute SUCKER for warm homemade biscuits so my self-control would definitely not stand a chance around these babies! They look so cheesy, golden, and perfect!
Gayle says
Aren’t homemade biscuits the best? Thanks for the kind words, Sarah!
Lady T says
o-m-g YUUUUUMMM
Gayle says
These are my favorite biscuits! Thanks for stopping by!
Lady T says
Morning! They sound and look absolutely amazing; I really can’t wait to whip these up – forget death by chocolate; it’s definitely a biscuit death for me…!
Gayle says
I agree with you…biscuit death with cheese sounds a lot better! 🙂 I hope you love these just as much as I do!
Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says
Homemade biscuits are one of my favorite ways to make a meal special in a short amount of time. This version sounds incredible, Gayle!
Gayle says
I love making them too, because they look like they took a long time, when really they didn’t! 🙂 Thanks for the biscuit love, Blair!
Annie says
Ohhh these look so good! I have pretty good self control with sweets but savory, cheesy things like this I REALLY have to work to stop myself! These look great!
Gayle says
Haha me too, Annie! I just wanted to devour the entire batch of these biscuits!
Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Allergy Friendly Eats says
These look so wonderful! I love a good biscuit.
Gayle says
Thank you, Kelly!
mira says
Love cheddar and rosemary! Perfect for Thanksgiving! Dinner will not be complete without these! Pinning 🙂
annie@ciaochowbambina says
Oh, you can bet I’ll be giving these a try! Loving the cheddar and rosemary combination! Pinned!
Annie @ The Garlic Diaries says
Oh my goodness! LOVE! These look absolutely to die for. I can’t wait to try them! Pinned :).
Gayle says
They’re SO good, Annie! Thanks!
ZazaCook says
Homemade cheese biscuits are the best. What a great idea for Thanksgiving!
Gayle says
Thanks for the kind words and for stopping by!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
These look perfect, Gayle! I love the rosemary cheddar combo in these! Soft warm biscuits are my weakness so these would be gone in a flash at our dinner table!
Gayle says
Thanks, Kelly!
Manali @ CookWithManali says
oh yum! only 20 minutes you say? I need to make these!
Gayle says
You’d love them, Manali!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
These look amazing! I’m such a fan of the savory quality rosemary imparts when paired with bread 🙂
Gayle says
Thanks, Medha!
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says
I LOVE carbs and I especially love those cheddar rolls from Red Lobster. Love that you made a copy cat recipe. I can’t believe they only take 20 minutes! Which means we will be having Hawaiian Rolls and THESE on our Thanksgiving table! 😉
Gayle says
Thanks, Mariah! Carbs and cheese definitely make the perfect combo! 🙂
Aria | Purrfectly Inspired says
Oh man, these look fantastic and I love biscuits. I’m not a prophetess, but I have a strong feeling that I will make these soon.
Gayle says
Thanks, Aria! I hope you love these if you try them!
Aria | Purrfectly Inspired says
I’m sure I will 🙂
Amber@twobirdperch says
These look great Gayle… love that you went with rosemary on these and they look soo tender! Thanks for sharing!
Gayle says
Thanks for the kind words, Amber!
Lama says
Where can I get the tin that you served the biscuits in.
Thanks
Gayle says
Hi Lama! I bought this tin at Sur La Table over the summer. I’m not sure if they still carry it, but you could check their website to find out. Hope you enjoy!
Neeli @ Neeli's Unique Creations says
Rosemary and cheddar go together like peanut butter and jelly. I love plain biscuits, but to throw in two kinds of sharp cheddar and some rosemary, self-control would be out the window. These biscuits truly look amazing, Gayle.
Gayle says
Thank you for the kind words, Neeli! I agree, plain biscuits are amazing, but every once in a while, it’s nice to spice it up! 🙂
marcie says
I LOVE homemade bread, and these biscuits look so amazing with the cheese and rosemary! I can’t remember the biscuits at Red Lobster, but I would definitely remember these! What a great side these would be for Thanksgiving. 🙂
Gayle says
Thanks, Marcie! These biscuits are definitely flavorful with the spices and cheese!
RainDrop says
These turned out really tasty (and as a cheddar-lover I know what I’m saying!). Thank you for posting this recipe 🙂
Gayle says
I’m so glad you liked these biscuits! They’re a favorite of mine, too. Thank you for stopping by!
Veronica Cain says
Just made these! Super easy. Though i used fresh rosemary since that was what I had at hand. Put them in for 10 minutes and mine came out absolutely burnt. Sadness 🙁 It smells heavenly! Can’t wait to give it a try!
Gayle says
Hi Veronica! I’m so sorry your biscuits burned! I’ve never had that problem when making these. Maybe watch your oven temp and time if you try these again. Thanks so much for stopping by and letting me know how these turned out!