Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Lemon Butter Sauce

Crab-stuffed Cheddar Bay biscuits with a lemon butter sauce combine the savory, cheesy goodness of Cheddar Bay biscuits with a delicious crab filling, topped off with a zesty lemon butter sauce. Here’s how to make this delightful dish:

Ingredients:

For the Cheddar Bay Biscuits:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup whole milk

For the Crab Filling:

• 1 cup lump crab meat, drained and picked over for shells
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (optional)
• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Lemon Butter Sauce:

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Crab Filling:

• In a bowl, mix together the crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, parsley, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning (if using), salt, and pepper.
• Gently fold the ingredients together until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.

1. Prepare the Cheddar Bay Biscuits:

• Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
• Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
• Add the milk all at once and mix until just combined. Do not overmix; the dough should be slightly lumpy.

1. Assemble the Biscuits:

• Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough onto the prepared baking sheet, making a small well in the center of each mound with your finger or the back of a spoon.
• Spoon a small amount of the crab mixture into each well, pressing it gently into the dough.
• Cover the crab filling with additional biscuit dough, sealing it around the edges to enclose the filling.

1. Bake the Biscuits:

• Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.

1. Prepare the Lemon Butter Sauce:

• While the biscuits are baking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
• Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
• Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest, and cook for an additional minute.
• Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley if using.

1. Serve:

• Brush the warm biscuits with the lemon butter sauce.
• Serve the crab-stuffed biscuits warm, drizzled with additional lemon butter sauce if desired.

Enjoy your crab-stuffed Cheddar Bay biscuits with lemon butter sauce—perfect for a luxurious appetizer or a special treat!