Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie. A creamy seafood filling topped with cheesy Cheddar Bay biscuits is a delicious twist on a classic pot pie.
Ingredients
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Seafood Filling:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup seafood stock or chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup cooked lump crab meat
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Cheddar Bay Biscuit Topping:
- 1 (11.36-ounce) package Cheddar Bay biscuit mix (plus ingredients called for on package, usually water and shredded cheese)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large skillet or saucepan, melt butter and sauté onion until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Make the roux: Stir in flour and cook to form a roux.
- Prepare the filling: Gradually whisk in seafood stock and cream. Add seasoning, shrimp, crab, vegetables, and cheddar cheese.
- Assemble the pie: Pour the seafood filling into a pie dish. Top with spoonfuls of prepared biscuit dough.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute lobster or scallops for the shrimp and crab.
- For extra flavor, brush baked biscuits with melted garlic butter.
- This dish can also be made in individual ramekins for single servings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 910 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
