Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuit with a Lemon Butter Sauce

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Ingredients

For the Biscuits:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3/4 cup milk (preferably whole milk)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

For the Crab Stuffing:

  • 1 lb lump crab meat, drained and patted dry
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)

For the Lemon Butter Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Make the Biscuits:
    • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
    • Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
    • Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, then slowly pour in the milk. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
    • Scoop out 6-8 biscuit portions onto the prepared baking sheet, gently pressing them into rounds.
    • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
  2. Prepare the Crab Stuffing:
    • In a separate bowl, combine the crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
    • Gently fold in the crab mixture until just combined. Be careful not to break up the crab too much.
  3. Assemble the Biscuits:
    • Once the biscuits are baked, use a knife to carefully cut a small pocket in the center of each biscuit.
    • Spoon the crab stuffing into each biscuit pocket, ensuring the crab mixture is evenly distributed.
  4. Make the Lemon Butter Sauce:
    • In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
    • Stir in the lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 1-2 minutes to combine.
  5. Serve:
    • Drizzle the warm lemon butter sauce over the stuffed biscuits.
    • Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

These crab-stuffed cheddar bay biscuits are a perfect appetizer or side dish, full of flavor with a buttery finish. Enjoy!

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