CRAB STUFFED CHEDDAR BAY BISCUITS WITH LEMON BUTTER
These Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits are a savory, indulgent treat featuring flaky cheddar biscuits filled with succulent crab meat, all topped off with a zesty lemon butter sauce. A perfect appetizer or side dish for any seafood lover!
Ingredients
For the Cheddar Bay Biscuits:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
For the Crab Filling:
- 8 oz lump crab meat drained and patted dry
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning optional
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
For the Lemon Butter:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped parsley.
- Gradually add the milk, mixing until just combined. Do not overwork the dough.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a ½-inch thick sheet. Use a round cutter to cut out 12 biscuits.
- To prepare the crab filling, gently mix the crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning (if using), and parsley in a bowl.
- Take one biscuit and gently create a pocket in the center. Spoon in about a tablespoon of the crab mixture and seal the biscuit around the filling. Repeat with the remaining biscuits.
- Place the stuffed biscuits on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown.
- While the biscuits bake, prepare the lemon butter by combining melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and parsley in a small bowl.
- Once the biscuits are done, remove them from the oven and immediately brush the lemon butter over the top of each biscuit.
- Serve warm and enjoy these flavorful, crab-filled cheddar biscuits!
Notes
- If you prefer a lighter filling, you can use crabmeat substitute or even shrimp in place of the lump crab meat.
- These biscuits are best served fresh out of the oven but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- For extra flavor, you can sprinkle a little extra shredded cheddar cheese on top before baking.
- If you don't have Old Bay seasoning, you can substitute with a pinch of paprika and cayenne pepper for a bit of heat.
- To make ahead, prepare the biscuits and crab filling separately and store in the fridge. Assemble and bake just before serving.
- You can add a few extra herbs like thyme or rosemary to the biscuit dough for added flavor.