Description
Delight in these savory Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits, where fluffy cheddar biscuits are loaded with a flavorful lump crab filling and finished with a zesty lemon butter sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or a special snack for gatherings, these biscuits combine creamy, cheesy, and seafood flavors baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Biscuits
- 1 package Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Crab Filling
- 1 pound lump crab meat, fully cooked
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½+ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp mustard
- ½ sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
Topping
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Prepare Biscuit Mix: Make the Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix according to the package directions, incorporating the garlic powder and Italian seasoning, then set aside.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray two muffin tins with nonstick spray to prepare for baking.
- Make Crab Filling: In a bowl, combine the lump crab meat with paprika, onion powder, mustard, mayonnaise, and crushed Ritz crackers. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is well combined and moist; add extra mayonnaise if necessary to achieve desired consistency.
- Form Biscuits: Using a scoop, take a portion of the biscuit dough and form a cup shape in your flour-dusted hand. Spoon a scoop of the crab filling into the center, then cover with additional biscuit dough to seal the filling inside.
- Place in Muffin Tins: Arrange the stuffed biscuits upright in the prepared muffin tins, continuing until all dough and crab filling are used.
- Bake Biscuits: Bake the stuffed biscuits in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they turn a golden brown color and are cooked through.
- Prepare Lemon Butter Sauce: While baking, in a small bowl, mix the melted butter with the lemon juice to create a bright, flavorful brush-on glaze.
- Finish and Serve: Once the biscuits have baked and slightly cooled, brush each generously with the lemon butter sauce. Serve warm and enjoy these delicious crab-stuffed cheddar bay biscuits.
Notes
- Ensure crab meat is lump and fully cooked for best texture and safety.
- Adjust mayonnaise quantity to achieve the right moisture level in the crab mixture for easy stuffing.
- Spraying muffin tins well prevents sticking and helps biscuits release easily.
- These biscuits are best served fresh and warm to enjoy the melty cheese and tender crab filling.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the crab filling.
