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When you think cheddarbiscuits, you thinkRed Lobster.
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Other establishments remain hung up on rolls, wheat loaves, and breadsticksnot that we’re mad about that.
And here, it faces some real competition.
It’s a bold move to go up against such a respected and established name.
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But hey, you have to risk it to get the biscuit, right?
Let’s see how they all compare in a cheesy biscuit bake-off.
Pillsbury
The Doughboy brings us a wealth of winning baked goods.
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I mean crescent rolls?
The list goes on and on.
But, the brand’s cheddar garlic biscuit mix was admittedly new territory for me.
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It’s simple but just enough to qualify it as “baking”, in my opinion.
The bag came at a cost of just $1.29.
These from Pillsbury came out paler than expected but they showed off flecks of shredded orange cheese.
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The Taste:Pillsbury started at a disadvantage by not including a buttery top coat in its recipe.
And, unfortunately, its biscuits weren’t good enough to dazzle without it.
With a soft center, crunchy bottom, and stiff peaks at the top, their texture was passable.
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But, they were dry without enough pangs of cheddar cheese to make up for it.
Aldi
Surprisingly, Aldi provided the least economical biscuits.
Priced at $3.99, I would venture to guess that their gluten-free status elevated their cost.
They are also egg and soy free in case you were wondering.
The Taste:livGfree was the only mix that called for oil in its recipe and it showed.
Aside from this hitch, I do have to assign some credit.
These biscuits aren’t half bad for a gluten-free product.
The Look:Nearly indistinguishable from Pillsbury’s from the shade to the shape.
The orange strips of cheese seem to pop more in Meijer’s, though.
I also appreciated the herby taste of dried basil which gave each biscuit a fresh and unlikely twist.
So, I had high expectations for its cheddar and herb biscuit mix.
Soaked in the butter garnish, they’re moist, garlicky, savory, and salty.
Perhaps a bit too salty.
Red Lobster Box Mix
Red Lobster joins the ranks of chains famous for their bread.
The included garlic herb seasoning blend also requires melted butter before it can join the party.
The Look:Marginally less squished than Giant Eagle’s.
But, aside from their stature, they’re nearly identical to the pictures on the box.
The Taste:The buttery best.
The biscuit alone manages to be both light and airy but also solid and filling at the same time.
Plus, just the right amount of crispiness comes from the topmost bits.
With the cheese thrown in a great natural taste, they could stand on their own.
But then, the butter topping changes the game.
Are they exactly like the delicious dough balls you’ll find in the restaurant?
But, I think that boils down to my baking skills rather than anything else.
