Description
Indulge in the ultimate savory delight with these Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits. These biscuits are loaded with cheddar cheese and a flavorful crab filling, topped with a garlic butter glaze. Perfect as an appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
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Biscuit Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ¾ cup buttermilk
Crab Filling:
- 8 ounces lump crab meat (drained and picked through)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garlic Butter Topping:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make biscuit dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. Cut in cold butter, then stir in cheddar cheese. Add buttermilk and mix until just combined.
- Prepare crab filling: In a separate bowl, mix crab meat with mayo, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble biscuits: Flatten biscuit dough, add crab mixture, seal edges, and place on baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 14–16 minutes or until golden brown.
- Make garlic butter topping: Mix melted butter, garlic powder, and parsley. Brush over warm biscuits.
Notes
- Use lump crab meat for best results.
- Unbaked stuffed biscuits can be frozen and baked from frozen with additional bake time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
