Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Lemon Butter

Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Lemon Butter

If you’re a fan of Red Lobster’s famous Cheddar Bay Biscuits, this recipe takes them to a whole new level of indulgence! Imagine fluffy, cheesy biscuits bursting with creamy crab filling and drizzled with warm lemon butter — it’s a coastal comfort dish that feels both luxurious and homey. Perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or even a dinner side, these Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Lemon Butter are irresistibly savory and full of rich seafood flavor.

Below is a step-by-step guide to creating these heavenly bites from scratch.

🦀 Ingredients

For the Biscuits:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• ¾ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• ¾ cup cold buttermilk (or milk + 1 teaspoon vinegar)
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

For the Crab Filling:

• 8 ounces lump crab meat (fresh or canned, drained)
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 green onion, finely chopped
• ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or seafood seasoning)
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Lemon Butter:

• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

🧑‍🍳 Step-by-Step Preparation

Step 1: Prepare the Crab Filling

1. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard until smooth and creamy.
2. Add lemon juice, green onion, Old Bay seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until evenly blended.
3. Gently fold in the lump crab meat, taking care not to break it up too much — you want to keep some chunks for texture.
4. Set the mixture aside in the refrigerator while you prepare the biscuits.

Step 2: Make the Cheddar Bay Biscuit Dough

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and salt.
2. Add the cold butter cubes and cut them into the flour using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
4. Pour in the cold buttermilk and stir gently just until a soft dough forms — avoid overmixing, or the biscuits will become tough.

Step 3: Assemble the Crab-Stuffed Biscuits

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of biscuit dough and flatten it slightly in your palm.
3. Place 1 tablespoon of crab filling in the center, then cover with another small portion of dough, pinching the edges to seal it.
4. Shape it gently into a round biscuit and place it seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling until all are used.

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