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Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Lemon Butter

A culinary delight that brings the ocean's flavors right to your kitchen with warm, cheesy biscuits filled with savory crab and complemented by zesty lemon butter.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 biscuits
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Essential for creating the biscuit base.
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder Helps the biscuits rise beautifully.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Works alongside baking powder for added lift.
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder Adds delightful flavor to the dough.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Enhances all the other flavors in the recipe.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Provides a mild spice kick.
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese Brings richness and creaminess to each bite.
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk Contributes moisture and tanginess to the biscuits.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Adds richness and helps bind the ingredients together.
  • 1 cup lump crab meat, picked for shells The star of this recipe, offering sweet seafood flavor.
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped Introduces freshness and crunch to the crab filling.
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise Provides creaminess and helps hold the crab mixture together.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Adds a slight tang and depth to the filling.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Enhances umami flavors in the crab filling.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (for lemon butter) Creates a rich sauce to brush over biscuits after baking.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Brightens up the flavor profile of the lemon butter.
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest Infuses citrus aroma and taste into the butter sauce.

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, melted butter, and egg.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. In another bowl, combine lump crab meat, green onions, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Gently mix until incorporated.
  7. Using a biscuit cutter or your hands, form the cheddar biscuit dough into rounds about 1-2 inches thick.
  8. Make an indentation in each biscuit round and spoon the crab mixture into the center. Fold the dough over the filling to encase it and reshape as needed.
  9. Place the stuffed biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. While the biscuits bake, mix melted butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl.
  11. Once biscuits are done baking, remove them from the oven and brush them generously with the lemon butter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

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