The Best Frozen Biscuits On The Market Outshine Pillsbury And Red Lobster

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Biscuits can be a pretty contentious topic, especially when it comes to premade versions. Some bakers insist that homemade is the only way to go, but when you don't have time for even the easiest biscuit recipes, there are plenty of delicious store-bought options, as shown by our ranking of frozen biscuits. We found that the best biscuit you can buy is Cappello's Cheddar Biscuits, which beat out bigger names like Pillsbury and Red Lobster. Even better, Cappello's biscuits are 100% gluten-free.

Cappello's Cheddar Biscuits are made with real butter, buttermilk, and aged cheddar cheese, and a blend of almond, tapioca, and rice flours standing in for traditional wheat. They're everything you want in a cheesy biscuit, with a soft, airy interior and a nicely browned exterior. You'll find none of the undesirable dryness or density that can plague some gluten-free baked goods. Instead, there's a rich cheesy flavor in every bite, with an added boost of savory goodness from chives — one of the best herbs to elevate biscuits.

If you're a huge fan of Red Lobster's famed Cheddar Bay Biscuits, skip the frozen version and grab Cappello's instead, as the latter is far superior. We found the frozen Cheddar Bay biscuits to be surprisingly dry and tough, with not enough flavor dispersed throughout. The frozen Pillsbury Grands! Buttermilk Biscuits also lacked flavor and were quite crumbly compared to Cappello's, making them less likely to hold up under a pour of gravy or in a sandwich.

Other shoppers agree that Cappello's are among the best cheesy biscuits out there, gluten-free or otherwise. "Cappello's Cheddar Biscuits are 10/10!!!" wrote one customer on Facebook. "I could eat the whole bag ... Great for a side at dinner or with scrambled eggs and gravy at breakfast." A shopper on Reddit also called them "really good," adding that "The inside is so soft for GF." Other reviewers note that the texture of the biscuits is fantastic and might be a better alternative to Red Lobster's Cheddar Bay biscuits.

Cappello's Cheddar Biscuits are good enough to eat with no added frills, making them great to serve alongside classic buttermilk fried chicken and other entrees. However, they would also be delicious with unexpected toppings. Beyond the usual sausage gravy, try compound butter, smoked salmon and cream cheese, or even mashed avocado. These biscuits would also be killer in a breakfast sandwich, adding extra cheesy, chive-forward goodness to your eggs, meats, and other fillings.

The only common complaints about Cappello's biscuits are that they're on the small side and a tad pricey, as many gluten-free baked goods are. Their savory flavor also makes them a bit less versatile. For sweet dishes like biscuits and jam or quick and easy strawberry shortcake, Cappello's also sells plain buttermilk biscuits in the frozen aisle.