Crab-Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Lemon Butter
These delicious crab-stuffed biscuits combine the rich flavors of sharp cheddar cheese and fresh crab meat, all topped with a zesty lemon butter. Perfect as an appetizer or a delightful addition to any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cooked crab meat, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add cubed cold butter and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and chopped chives.
- Pour in buttermilk and mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in chopped crab meat into the dough.
- Drop heaping spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While biscuits are baking, mix melted butter, lemon juice, parsley, and salt for the lemon butter.
- Brush lemon butter over hot biscuits as soon as they come out of the oven.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg