Introduction
Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits are golden, cheesy, and loaded with sweet crab meat. Brushed with a tangy lemon butter, these biscuits are perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or indulgent treat for seafood lovers.
⏱️ Prep Time
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15–18 minutes
- Total Time: 35–40 minutes
🧰 Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Spoon or spatula
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Small saucepan (for lemon butter)
📝 Ingredients (Makes 8–10 biscuits)
For the Biscuits:
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup cooked crab meat, chopped
For Lemon Butter:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
📌 Ingredient Notes
- Crab: Fresh or canned lump crab meat works; drain well to avoid excess moisture.
- Cheese: Sharp cheddar gives the biscuits a rich flavor.
- Buttermilk: Ensures soft, fluffy biscuits; milk plus 1 teaspoon vinegar is an alternative.
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Cut in Butter
- Add cold butter cubes to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or fingers to blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Cheese, Crab, and Buttermilk
- Stir in shredded cheddar and crab meat.
- Pour in buttermilk and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Shape Biscuits
- Scoop biscuit dough (about ¼ cup each) and shape into rounds. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake Biscuits
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare Lemon Butter
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
- Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Brush Biscuits
- Immediately after baking, brush hot biscuits with lemon butter.
- Serve
- Serve warm as an appetizer, side, or snack.
🧾 Nutrition Facts (Approx. per biscuit)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Protein: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fat: 12 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
💡 Tips
- Chill crab meat slightly before folding into dough to prevent breaking.
- Don’t overmix the dough to keep biscuits tender.
- Add extra garlic or herbs to lemon butter for more flavor.
🔄 Variations
- Spicy Version: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dough.
- Cheese Lovers: Mix in Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack with cheddar.
- Mini Appetizer Biscuits: Make smaller 2-inch biscuits for bite-sized treats.
- Herb-Infused Butter: Add fresh parsley or dill to the lemon butter.
