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🦀 Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Lemon Butter 🧈🍋

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These Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits are the perfect combination of soft, cheesy biscuits and savory crab filling, all topped with a zesty lemon butter glaze. This recipe makes for a delightful appetizer or side dish that is sure to impress!

📋 Ingredients:

For the Biscuits:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder 🌾
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 🌾
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 🌰
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 🌶️
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed 🧈
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 🧀
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk 🥛

For the Crab Filling:

  • 1 cup fresh lump crab meat 🦀
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 🥄
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 🌿
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice 🍋
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning 🌿
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 🌿
  • Salt and pepper to taste 🧂

For the Lemon Butter Glaze:

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 🧈
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 🍋
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder 🌰
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 🌿

📝 Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

  1. Preheat your oven:
  • Preheat to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with non-stick spray.

2. Make the Crab Filling:

  1. Combine the crab filling ingredients:
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, parsley, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

3. Prepare the Biscuit Dough:

  1. Mix the dry ingredients:
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using).
  1. Cut in the butter:
  • Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients and cut it in using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  1. Add cheese and buttermilk:
  • Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, then gradually add the buttermilk, mixing until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.

4. Assemble the Crab Stuffed Biscuits:

  1. Form the biscuits:
  • Scoop out about 2 tablespoons of biscuit dough and flatten it slightly in your hand. Add a tablespoon of crab filling to the center, then fold the dough over the filling, sealing the edges. Place the stuffed biscuit onto the prepared baking sheet.
  1. Repeat:
  • Continue with the remaining dough and crab filling, spacing the biscuits about 1 inch apart on the baking sheet.

5. Bake the Biscuits:

  1. Bake:
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.

6. Prepare the Lemon Butter Glaze:

  1. Mix the glaze:
  • While the biscuits are baking, combine the melted butter, lemon juice, garlic powder, and parsley in a small bowl.

7. Serve:

  1. Glaze the biscuits:
  • As soon as the biscuits come out of the oven, brush them generously with the lemon butter glaze.
  1. Enjoy:
  • Serve warm, and enjoy the cheesy, buttery, crab-filled goodness!

⏱️ Preparation Time: 20 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 12-15 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 35 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 12 biscuits
🔥 Calories: Approximately 250-300 kcal per biscuit

These Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits with a zesty lemon butter glaze are a rich, flavorful treat that combines cheesy biscuits with the delicious taste of fresh crab. Perfect for any occasion! 🦀🧈🍋