Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuit With A Lemon Butter Sauce
Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Lemon Butter Sauce are an irresistible blend of savory crab meat and flaky cheddar biscuits, drizzled with zesty lemon butter. Perfect for appetizers or a standout side dish, these delightful biscuits bring warmth and flavor to any gathering. With a crispy exterior and gooey crab filling, they are guaranteed to impress your guests and create lasting memories around the table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 biscuits 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked crab meat (drained)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for sauce)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly; stir in cheddar cheese.
- In another bowl, combine crab meat, green onions, lemon juice, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Scoop biscuit dough, flatten slightly, add crab filling in the center, and fold over to seal.
- Place biscuits on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan; add lemon zest and parsley once melted.
- Drizzle sauce over warm biscuits before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit (90g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg