Description
Buttery, cheesy Cheddar Bay biscuits stuffed with creamy crab filling. A delicious appetizer or side dish perfect for seafood lovers!
Ingredients
For the Biscuit Dough:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon sugar
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
– ¾ cup buttermilk
– ½ cup melted butter (plus extra for brushing)
– 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
For the Crab Filling:
– 8 oz lump crab meat
– 4 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
– 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
– 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
– Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, garlic powder, sugar, salt, and cheddar.
3. Stir in buttermilk and melted butter until just combined. Fold in parsley.
4. In a small bowl, mix crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Old Bay, lemon juice, and chives.
5. Scoop 2 tablespoons of biscuit dough, flatten slightly, and add 1 tablespoon of crab filling in the center.
6. Top with another tablespoon of dough and pinch to seal. Repeat with remaining dough.
7. Place on baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden.
8. Brush with melted butter and garnish with parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
– Use shrimp or lobster instead of crab if desired.
– Freeze unbaked biscuits for later—bake from frozen adding 3-4 minutes.
– For extra flavor, brush biscuits with garlic butter before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Southern-Inspired
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