Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Lemon Butter
If you’re in search of a dish that beautifully marries comfort with elegance, look no further than these Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Lemon Butter. Perfect for any occasion, from a busy weeknight dinner to a festive gathering, these delectable bites are filled with tender crab meat and enveloped in buttery, cheesy goodness. Each biscuit is enhanced by a zesty lemon butter that elevates the overall flavor profile, making them irresistible. Surprisingly easy to prepare, you’ll impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (divided)
- 1 egg
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, half the melted butter, and egg.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Prepare the crab filling by mixing crab meat, green onions, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and soy sauce.
- Form biscuit rounds and stuff each with crab mixture.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush warm biscuits with remaining melted butter mixed with lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg