Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Lemon Butter

Enjoy the ultimate comfort food with these Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Flaky, cheesy biscuits filled with tender crab meat and brushed with a zesty lemon butter – a delightful treat perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

For the Biscuits:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
• 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup cooked crab meat, chopped

For the Lemon Butter:

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. Prepare Biscuit Dough:
   • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add Cheese:
   • Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
4. Mix Wet Ingredients:
   • Pour in the buttermilk and mix until just combined. The dough will be slightly sticky.
5. Stuff Biscuits:
   • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it out to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out circles. Place a small spoonful of crab meat in the center of half of the dough circles. Top with another dough circle and pinch the edges to seal.
6. Bake:
   • Place the stuffed biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Prepare Lemon Butter:
   • While the biscuits are baking, mix together melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder, and parsley (if using) in a small bowl.
8. Brush with Lemon Butter:
   • Remove the biscuits from the oven and immediately brush the tops with the lemon butter mixture.
9. Serve:
   • Enjoy the biscuits warm, either as an appetizer or a side dish.

Servings and Timing

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Serving Size: 1 biscuit
• Calorie Count: 250 per biscuit

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of Old Bay seasoning to the crab meat mixture.

Conclusion

These Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Lemon Butter offer a delicious twist on classic biscuits, combining cheesy, flaky texture with the rich taste of crab and a zesty lemon finish. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying as a special treat!

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