Description
These Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits are a savory, melt-in-your-mouth twist on the classic Red Lobster favorite! Filled with sweet crab meat and topped with a zesty lemon butter sauce, they’re the perfect treat for seafood lovers. Ideal as a dinner appetizer, party snack, or an elegant side for any occasion. These buttery, golden bites are great for quick and easy dinner recipes, simple high-protein meals, and delicious recipes to try this week!
Ingredients
ngredients:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup milk
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1 cup crab meat, cooked and shredded
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1/4 cup green onions, chopped
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
For the Lemon Butter Sauce:
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Make biscuit dough: In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese.
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In a separate bowl, combine softened butter and milk until smooth. Slowly stir the wet ingredients into the dry mixture.
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Fold in crab & green onions: Gently fold in the crab meat and green onions until evenly incorporated.
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Form the biscuits: Scoop dough into 12 even portions on the baking sheet.
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Bake: Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until biscuits are golden brown.
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Make the lemon butter sauce: Melt butter in a small saucepan. Stir in lemon juice and parsley.
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Serve: Drizzle the warm lemon butter sauce over the biscuits just before serving.
Notes
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Use fresh or canned crab—just make sure it’s well-drained.
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Add a pinch of Old Bay seasoning for extra coastal flair.
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Great served as a brunch side, dinner roll alternative, or holiday appetizer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg