Description
Irresistible Crab-Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits promise a seafood lover’s dream with rich, cheesy layers and succulent crab meat. Zesty lemon butter elevates these biscuits, creating a coastal-inspired indulgence you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound lump crab meat, fully cooked
Cheese and Dry Ingredients:
- 1 package Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
Seasonings and Wet Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheddar Bay biscuit mixture according to package guidelines, ensuring a smooth and consistent blend.
- Heat the oven to 375F (190C) and generously coat two muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray.
- Create the crab filling by gently mixing crab meat with paprika, onion powder, mustard, mayonnaise, and crushed Ritz crackers until thoroughly incorporated, adjusting moisture with additional mayonnaise if necessary.
- Lightly powder hands with flour, then carefully shape a portion of biscuit dough into a hollow cup-like form.
- Delicately spoon the prepared crab mixture into the center of the biscuit dough pocket.
- Gently cover the crab filling with an additional layer of biscuit dough, sealing the edges to prevent leakage.
- Carefully transfer each stuffed biscuit into the prepared muffin tin compartments.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, monitoring until the biscuits develop a rich golden-brown exterior.
- Remove from oven and immediately brush with a zesty mixture of melted butter and fresh lemon juice before serving hot.
Notes
- Use fresh lump crab meat for the best flavor and texture, ensuring it’s well-drained to prevent soggy biscuits.
- Crush Ritz crackers finely to create a smooth binding agent that helps hold the crab mixture together.
- Keep the crab mixture cold before stuffing to maintain its consistency and prevent spreading during baking.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute Ritz crackers with gluten-free breadcrumbs and use a gluten-free biscuit mix.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg