Cheddar Biscuits
Cheddar biscuits are savory, fluffy quick breads, typically made with flour, butter, milk, and sharp cheddar cheese, often seasoned with garlic and herbs. They are a beloved staple of American casual dining, famously popularized as a signature item at the restaurant chain Red Lobster.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These biscuits are generally high in carbohydrates and fat, with a moderate amount of protein from the cheese and dairy. A single biscuit typically provides around 160-200 calories, along with calcium and sodium.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 24 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg |
| Vitamin A | 80 IU |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Selenium | 8 mcg |
Per 1 biscuit (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the cheddar biscuit represents the American love for convenient, flavorful comfort food, transforming a simple bread into a craveable side dish. Nutritionally, the combination of refined flour and saturated fat makes it an indulgence, though the cheese does contribute some calcium and protein.
