Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Lemon Butter – The Ultimate Seafood Appetizer! 🦀🧈✨


 

1. Make the Biscuit Dough

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.

  • In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne.

  • Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  • Stir in cheddar cheese, then add buttermilk until just combined.

2. Prepare the Crab Filling

  • In another bowl, gently mix crab, mayo, Old Bay, lemon juice, and parsley.

3. Assemble the Biscuits

  • Scoop 2 tbsp biscuit dough, flatten slightly, and place 1 tsp crab filling in the center.

  • Fold dough over and seal, forming a stuffed ball. Place on baking sheet.

4. Bake to Golden Perfection

  • Bake for 12-15 mins until biscuits are puffed and golden.

5. Brush with Lemon Butter

  • Whisk together melted butter, lemon juice, garlic, and parsley.

  • Brush generously over warm biscuits.

6. Serve & Enjoy!

  • Best served immediately with extra lemon butter for dipping.

Pro Tips for the Best Biscuits

🦀 Use high-quality crab – Lump or jumbo lump for best texture.
🧈 Keep butter cold – Ensures flaky layers.
🔥 Don’t overmix dough – Tough biscuits = sad biscuits.
🍋 Double the glaze – Because why not?

FAQs

❓ Can I use imitation crab?

Yes, but real crab tastes far better.

❓ Can I make these ahead?

  • Prep dough & filling separately, assemble & bake fresh.

  • Baked biscuits freeze well (reheat at 350°F for 10 mins).

❓ What to serve with these?

  • Clam chowder

  • Grilled shrimp skewers

  • A crisp white wine

❓ Can I use pre-made biscuit dough?

Yes (like Pillsbury), but homemade is so much better.

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