Description
Indulge in these delectable Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits that combine the irresistible flavors of crab and cheddar in a savory biscuit. Perfect as an appetizer or side dish, these biscuits are sure to impress your guests with their rich, seafood-inspired taste.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Biscuits:
- 1 package Cheddar Bay biscuit mix
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Filling:
- 1 pound lump crab meat
- ½ cup mayonnaise (plus more if needed)
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- ½ sleeve Ritz crackers (crushed) or ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons melted butter mixed with 1 teaspoon lemon juice for brushing after baking
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190 °C).
- Prepare Biscuit Mix: Prepare the Cheddar Bay biscuit mix according to package directions, adding Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
- Make Filling: In a bowl, mix lump crab meat, mayonnaise, paprika, onion powder, Dijon mustard, crushed crackers or Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Shape and Fill: Shape biscuit mix into cups, place in muffin tin, fill with crab mixture, and enclose with remaining dough.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
- Brush and Serve: After baking, brush warm biscuits with melted butter and lemon juice. Serve warm.
Notes
- Feel free to vary the filling with cayenne, extra cheese, or fresh herbs.
- Delicious with salad, soup, or as an appetizer.
- Prepare filling ahead for easy entertaining.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Seafood-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit (approx. 70g)
- Calories: 220–250 kcal
- Sugar: 1–3 g
- Sodium: 300–350 mg
- Fat: 12–18 g
- Saturated Fat: ~7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~4–6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20–23 g
- Fiber: ~1 g
- Protein: 5–6 g
- Cholesterol: 30–60 mg
