Enjoy the ultimate comfort food with these Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Flaky, cheesy biscuits filled with tender crab meat and brushed with a zesty lemon butter – a delightful treat perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
For the Biscuits:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cooked crab meat, chopped
For the Lemon Butter:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Directions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Prepare Biscuit Dough:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Cheese:
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- Pour in the buttermilk and mix until just combined. The dough will be slightly sticky.
- Stuff Biscuits:
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it out to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out circles. Place a small spoonful of crab meat in the center of half of the dough circles. Top with another dough circle and pinch the edges to seal.
- Bake:
- Place the stuffed biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Prepare Lemon Butter:
- While the biscuits are baking, mix together melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder, and parsley (if using) in a small bowl.
- Brush with Lemon Butter:
- Remove the biscuits from the oven and immediately brush the tops with the lemon butter mixture.
- Serve:
- Enjoy the biscuits warm, either as an appetizer or a side dish.
Servings and Timing
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calorie Count: 250 per biscuit
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of Old Bay seasoning to the crab meat mixture.
Conclusion
These Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Lemon Butter offer a delicious twist on classic biscuits, combining cheesy, flaky texture with the rich taste of crab and a zesty lemon finish. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying as a special treat!
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Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Lemon Butter
- Total Time: 35 minutes
Description
These Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits are a delightful twist on classic biscuits, filled with succulent crab meat and topped with a zesty lemon butter. Perfect for a comforting appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
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For the Biscuits:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cooked crab meat, chopped
For the Lemon Butter:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Prepare Biscuit Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Cheese: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Pour in the buttermilk and mix until just combined. The dough will be slightly sticky.
- Stuff Biscuits: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it out to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out circles. Place a small spoonful of crab meat in the center of half of the dough circles. Top with another dough circle and pinch the edges to seal.
- Bake: Place the stuffed biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Prepare Lemon Butter: While the biscuits are baking, mix together melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder, and parsley (if using) in a small bowl.
- Brush with Lemon Butter: Remove the biscuits from the oven and immediately brush the tops with the lemon butter mixture.
- Serve: Enjoy the biscuits warm, either as an appetizer or a side dish.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of Old Bay seasoning to the crab meat mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes