Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuit with Lemon Butter Sauce
These Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits are a delectable combination of flaky cheddar bay biscuits filled with a savory crab mixture, all topped with a zesty lemon butter sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or a delightful side dish, they are sure to impress at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 25min
- Cook Time: 15min
- Total Time: 40min
- Yield: 18 biscuits
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
**For the Biscuits:**
– 1 package Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
**For the Crab Filling:**
– 1 pound lump crab meat, fully cooked
– 1/4 teaspoon paprika
– 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
– 1/2 cup mayonnaise
– 1/2 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
– 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– Salt and pepper to taste
**For the Lemon Butter Sauce:**
– 2 tablespoons melted butter
– 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
1. **Prepare the Biscuit Dough:**
– Follow the instructions on the Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix package, adding garlic powder and Italian seasoning to the dry mix before combining with wet ingredients. Set aside.
2. **Prepare the Crab Filling:**
– In a bowl, gently mix together the crab meat, paprika, onion powder, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, crushed Ritz crackers, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Adjust mayonnaise to achieve desired consistency.
3. **Assemble the Biscuits:**
– Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease two muffin tins with non-stick spray.
– Dust hands with flour. Take a portion of the biscuit dough, flatten it into a cup shape, and place a spoonful of the crab mixture into the center. Cover with a bit more biscuit dough, sealing the edges.
– Place each assembled biscuit into the muffin tins.
4. **Bake:**
– Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown.
5. **Prepare the Lemon Butter Sauce:**
– In a small bowl, mix together melted butter and lemon juice.
6. **Serve:**
– Once baked, brush the lemon butter sauce over the tops of the biscuits before serving.
Notes
– Ensure the crab meat is fully cooked and free of shells for the best texture and flavor.
– Adjust the amount of mayonnaise in the crab filling to achieve your preferred consistency.
– For a spicier version, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the crab mixture.
– Leftover biscuits can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 200kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 10g