Сrab Stuffed Cheddar bаy Biscuits with Lemоn Butter Sauce are a tasty mash up of soft cheesy biscuits and sweet crab inside , all drizzled with a zesty lemon butter . You get crunch , you get fluff , you get a bit of sweet crab and a punch of tangy sauce . It's a fun snack or fancy side at any get-together .
Biscuit s like these got super popular lately , mostly ’cause they were served at big seafood spots . Even home cooks love these cheesy treats now . Adding crab makes them feel a bit fancier and tastes great too . Try it if you want a recipe that feels both easy and special .
1. Understanding Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Cheddar Bay Biscuits started off at a big chain restaurant that’s known for seafood . They gave them away free with meals , and people loved em . Since then , folks started making them at home and playing with the recipe . The key parts are a soft crumb , a flaky outside , and loads of cheddar in each bite .
The name shows off the Chesapeake Bay region , famous for crabs , which makes these biscuits a perfect match with seafood . Warm and fresh out the oven , they’re great by themselves or with soup or dip .
1.2 Why Pair with Crab?
Putting crab in these biscuits isn't just for looks . The sweet , tender crab meat mixes so well with sharp cheddar and buttery dough . You get creamy and savory all at once .
Crab is also pretty healthy . It's low in calories , has protein and omega-3s for your heart , plus B12 , zinc , and selenium that help your body run better . So stuffing biscuits with crab makes them taste amazing and adds some good stuff for you .
2. Ingredients Breakdown
Every part of this recipe matters , from the biscuit mix to the crab and sauce .
2.1 Core Components
- All-Purpose Flour – gives shape and softness .
- Baking Powder & Baking Soda – help the biscuits puff up light and airy .
- Salt – brings out flavor .
- Cold Unsalted Butter – makes layers that flake and taste rich .
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese – for that cheesy punch .
- Buttermilk – adds moisture and a little tang .
- Garlic Powder & Dried Parsley – give a classic cheddar bay vibe .
Pick good crab meat so it really shines . You can use:
- Lump Crab Meat – big chunks , look very nice .
- Claw Crab Meat – cheaper but still tasty .
2.2 Lemon Butter Sauce Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter – makes the sauce creamy .
- Fresh Lemon Juice – adds zing and cuts the fat .
- Minced Garlic – brings a nice kick .
- Fresh Parsley – for color and fresh taste .
2.3 Optional Variations
- Gluten-Free Flour – if you can't eat gluten .
- Vegan Butter – to make it plant-based .
- Different Cheeses – like gouda or pepper jack for a twist .
3. Cooking Tools & Equipment
Right tools make this easy :
- Mixing Bowls – to mix stuff .
- Measuring Cups & Spoons – to get it right .
- Pastry Cutter or Fork – to cut the butter into flour .
- Baking Sheets – lined so biscuits don’t stick .
- Cookie Cutter or Glass – to shape the biscuits .
- Whisk & Spatula – for sauces and folding crab .
Better gear means happier baking and less mess .
Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Lemon Butter Sauce
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 whisk
- 1 rubber spatula
- 1 oven
- 1 small saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup unsalted butter Melted.
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup cooked crab meat
- ½ cup unsalted butter For sauce.
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Optional.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, mixing until the cheese is evenly distributed in the flour mixture.
- In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter and buttermilk. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the cooked crab meat until evenly distributed, being careful not to overmix.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop heaping tablespoons of the biscuit dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top and cooked through.
- While the biscuits are baking, prepare the lemon butter sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt.
- Once the biscuits are done, drizzle the lemon butter sauce over them while they are still warm. Optionally, sprinkle with chopped parsley for garnish.
