Description
These Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits are a perfect blend of savory flavors, with sharp cheddar cheese, crab meat, and Old Bay seasoning baked into a flaky biscuit. Topped with a zesty lemon butter sauce and garnished with fresh parsley, they make an irresistible appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
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For the Biscuits:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 cup lump crab meat, drained and chopped
For the Lemon Butter Sauce:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. -
Prepare Biscuit Dough:
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and sugar. Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture and cut it in with a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and Old Bay seasoning. -
Add Buttermilk:
Gradually add the buttermilk and mix until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped crab meat, being careful not to break it apart too much. -
Shape Biscuits:
Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, forming about 10-12 biscuits. -
Bake Biscuits:
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown on top. -
Prepare Lemon Butter Sauce:
While the biscuits bake, prepare the lemon butter sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt. -
Finish and Serve:
Once the biscuits are done, remove them from the oven and drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the top. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
- You can use fresh crab meat or canned, but ensure it’s drained and chopped finely.
- For a more intense flavor, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or extra Old Bay seasoning to the dough.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and reheated in the oven to maintain their crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 280kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg