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


 

Imagine this: Fluffy, cheddar-packed Red Lobster-style biscuits stuffed with lump crab meat, brushed with a zesty lemon-garlic butter, and baked until golden and irresistible. These Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits are the perfect party appetizer, game-day snack, or luxurious side dish—easy to make but fancy enough to impress!

With a crispy exterior, tender center, and briny-sweet crab filling, every bite is pure indulgence. Serve them warm with extra lemon butter for dipping, and watch them disappear in minutes!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Tastes like a seafood restaurant appetizer – But homemade!
✅ Easy to make – Uses simple biscuit dough + lump crab.
✅ Perfect for entertaining – Elegant yet approachable.
✅ Zesty lemon butter glaze – Takes it to the next level.

Ingredients (Makes 12 Biscuits)

For the Cheddar Bay Biscuits

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tbsp baking powder

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)

  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

  • ¾ cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)

For the Crab Filling

  • 1 cup lump crab meat (fresh or canned, drained)

  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise

  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning

  • 1 tsp lemon juice

  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley

For the Lemon Butter Glaze

  • 3 tbsp melted butter

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • ½ tsp dried parsley

Step-by-Step Instructions



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