Description
These Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits are a delightful seafood twist on the classic favorite. Buttery, cheesy biscuits filled with a flavorful crab mixture, these make a perfect appetizer or accompaniment to any meal.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup whole milk
Crab Filling:
- 8 ounces lump crab meat (picked over)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 2 green onions (chopped)
Finishing Touches:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, garlic powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly, then stir in cheddar cheese. Add milk and mix until dough forms.
- Make Filling: In another bowl, mix crab meat, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and green onions.
- Assemble Biscuits: Divide dough into 10 portions, flatten each, add a spoonful of crab mixture, then seal edges.
- Bake: Place biscuits on the baking sheet and bake for 14-16 minutes until golden.
- Finish: Combine melted butter, parsley, and garlic powder; brush over hot biscuits. Serve warm.
Notes
- For added heat, sprinkle cayenne pepper into the crab filling.
- Great as appetizers or paired with soup or salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
