These Crab-Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits are a show-stopping appetizer or side dish that takes the famous Red Lobster favorite to the next level. Buttery, cheesy, golden biscuits are stuffed with creamy crab filling and drizzled with a tangy lemon butter sauce you’ll want to pour on everything. Perfect for parties, holidays, or just because.
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🔥 Bake Time: 15 minutes
⏱ Total Time: 35 minutes
👨👩👧👦 Servings: 10 biscuits
🔥 Calories per Serving: ~310 kcal
🛒 Ingredients
For the Biscuits:
- 🌾 2 cups all-purpose biscuit mix (like Bisquick)
- 🧀 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 🧄 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 🥛 2/3 cup milk
For the Crab Filling:
- 🦀 1 cup lump crab meat (drained and picked over)
- 🍶 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 🍋 1 tsp lemon juice
- 🌿 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 🌶️ Optional: pinch of Old Bay seasoning or cayenne for kick
For the Lemon Butter Sauce:
- 🧈 1/4 cup melted butter
- 🍋 1 tsp lemon zest
- 🍋 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 🧄 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 🌿 1 tsp chopped parsley
- 🧂 Pinch of salt
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven
Set oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Make the Crab Filling
In a bowl, mix crab meat, cream cheese, lemon juice, parsley, and seasoning until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
3️⃣ Prepare Biscuit Dough
In another bowl, mix biscuit mix, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, and milk until a soft dough forms. Don’t overmix.
4️⃣ Form & Fill Biscuits
Scoop dough into 10 equal balls. Flatten slightly, add 1 tbsp of crab filling into the center, and gently fold the dough around it to seal. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
5️⃣ Bake to Golden Perfection
Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the biscuits are golden and puffed.
6️⃣ Make the Lemon Butter Sauce
While baking, stir together melted butter, lemon juice & zest, garlic powder, parsley, and salt.
7️⃣ Brush and Serve
Once the biscuits are out of the oven, brush them generously with the zesty lemon butter. Serve warm!
💖 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Golden, buttery, cheesy, AND stuffed — total flavor bomb! 🧈🧀
- Elegant enough for guests, easy enough for weeknight dinners 🕯️
- That lemon butter drizzle? Life-changing. 🍋✨
- Perfect for seafood lovers looking for something different! 🦀
💡 Helpful Tips
- Use imitation crab if on a budget — it still works deliciously.
- Add a few drops of hot sauce to the lemon butter for a kick.
- You can prep biscuits in advance and bake fresh for serving.
- Serve with a side of cocktail sauce or garlic aioli for dipping.
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