Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Lemon Butter Sauce
These delicious crab stuffed cheddar bay biscuits are an indulgent treat that are perfect as appetizers or a side dish. Fluffy, buttery biscuits are stuffed with a flavorful crab mixture and served with a zesty lemon butter sauce for a delightful finish.
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.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the crab mixture.
These biscuits are best served warm and can be enjoyed with or without the lemon butter sauce.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.