Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Lemon Butter
These Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits are soft, buttery, and filled with a creamy crab mixture before being brushed with a bright homemade lemon butter. They're the perfect appetizer, side dish, or seafood-inspired comfort food.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- whisk
- cookie scoop or spoon
- pastry brush
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup fresh crab meat
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir in the buttermilk and melted butter until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, gently mix the crab meat, cream cheese, parsley, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of biscuit dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Place a spoonful of crab filling in the center, then cover with another tablespoon of dough, sealing the filling inside.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the biscuits are puffed and golden brown.
- While the biscuits bake, whisk together the melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt.
- Brush the warm biscuits generously with the lemon butter immediately after removing them from the oven.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor. Avoid overmixing the biscuit dough to keep the biscuits tender and fluffy. Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.