Description
Indulgent crab stuffed cheddar bay biscuits showcase coastal cuisine’s rich flavors. Buttery, herb-infused biscuits deliver a luxurious seafood experience you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (150 g) cooked lump crab meat
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsps cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup (180 ml) buttermilk
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp mayo
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp parsley, finely chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp Old Bay seasoning
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Pinch of garlic powder
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 400F (200C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cooking surface.
- Crab Mixture Creation: Blend crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, and parsley until thoroughly combined, creating a harmonious seafood filling.
- Biscuit Base Assembly: Whisk flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. Integrate cold butter using a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Fold in cheddar cheese to distribute evenly.
- Dough Formation: Introduce buttermilk to dry ingredients, gently mixing to maintain a light, tender texture. Minimize stirring to preserve biscuit’s delicate structure.
- Filling and Shaping: Flatten dough portions, create a central pocket for crab mixture. Carefully seal edges, ensuring complete encapsulation of the savory filling to prevent leakage during baking.
- Baking Process: Arrange stuffed biscuits on prepared baking sheet with adequate spacing. Bake for 15-18 minutes, watching for a golden-brown coloration indicating perfect doneness.
- Lemon Butter Glaze: Simultaneously prepare glaze by whisking melted butter, lemon zest, parsley, and garlic powder to create a vibrant, aromatic finishing touch.
- Final Touches: Immediately after removing from oven, liberally brush biscuits with lemon butter glaze, allowing flavors to meld and intensify, creating a sumptuous appetizer or side dish ready to impress.
Notes
- Chill Butter Strategically: Keep butter extremely cold for creating flakier, more tender biscuit texture that ensures maximum layering and richness.
- Handle Dough Minimally: Mix ingredients gently and briefly to prevent gluten development, which guarantees lighter, softer biscuit interior.
- Seal Filling Carefully: Press biscuit edges firmly to prevent crab mixture from leaking during baking, maintaining beautiful presentation and flavor integrity.
- Substitute Seafood Smartly: For dietary restrictions, replace crab with cooked chicken, mushrooms, or plant-based alternatives while maintaining similar seasoning profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg