Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Lemon Butter. Discover a tasty twist on a classic recipe!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 1 cup cold buttermilk
- ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 8 ounces lump crabmeat, drained and picked over for shells
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Dash of hot sauce (optional)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Crab Filling In a medium bowl, gently combine the cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Add the green onions, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and hot sauce (if using), stirring until well incorporated. Carefully fold in the crabmeat, being gentle to keep those luxurious lumps intact. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld while you prepare the biscuit dough.
- Step 2: Make the Biscuit Dough Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and cayenne pepper. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or two knives to cut it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, then make a well in the center and pour in the cold buttermilk. Stir just until the dough comes together – it will be shaggy and slightly sticky.
- Step 3: Form and Stuff the Biscuits Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a rectangle about ½-inch thick. Fold the dough in thirds, like a letter, then pat down again. Repeat this process once more to create layers. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Take each portion, flatten it in your palm, place about 1½ tablespoons of the chilled crab filling in the center, then fold the edges up and around to enclose the filling. Gently shape into a ball, being careful not to overwork the dough or squeeze out the filling.
- Step 4: Bake to Golden Perfection Place the stuffed biscuits on your prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 14-16 minutes, until they’re golden brown and cooked through. While they’re baking, prepare the lemon butter by combining all ingredients in a small bowl.
- Step 5: Finish with Lemon Butter When the Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits come out of the oven, immediately brush them generously with the lemon butter mixture. The hot biscuits will absorb the flavors beautifully. Allow them to cool for 5 minutes before serving to avoid burning your mouth on the molten filling. Serve warm with any remaining lemon butter on the side for dipping.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg