Here’s a decadent, flavorful recipe for Crab-Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits — a rich, cheesy biscuit filled with savory crab meat.
🦀🧀 Crab-Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits
🛒 Ingredients (Makes 8–10 biscuits)
Cheddar Bay Biscuit Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup (115 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup buttermilk
Crab Filling
- 1 cup cooked crab meat (lump or claw meat), drained
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Topping (optional)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare Crab Filling
- In a bowl, mix crab meat, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, green onions, and pepper.
- Chill while preparing biscuit dough.
2️⃣ Make Biscuit Dough
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and garlic powder.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in shredded cheddar.
- Add buttermilk gradually and mix until dough just comes together.
3️⃣ Shape & Stuff Biscuits
- Divide dough into 8–10 portions.
- Flatten each piece slightly, place 1–2 tbsp crab filling in the center, then fold dough over and pinch edges to seal.
- Place stuffed biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet, seam side down.
4️⃣ Bake
- Bake 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
5️⃣ Optional Topping
- Brush warm biscuits with melted butter, garlic powder, and parsley.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
- Serve as an appetizer with cocktail sauce or aioli.
- Pair with a crisp salad or chowder for a seafood meal.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Cheesy boost: Add extra cheddar inside with the crab filling.
- Spicy version: Mix a pinch of cayenne or Old Bay seasoning into the filling.
- Mini bites: Make smaller biscuits for finger food.
- Freezing: Freeze unbaked biscuits; bake straight from frozen, adding a few minutes to cooking time.
If you want, I can provide a restaurant-style version with ultra-fluffy cheddar biscuits and creamy crab filling that oozes out when you bite — perfect for impressing guests.
