🦀🧀 Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Lemon Butter Sauce
This dish combines fluffy cheddar biscuits, sweet crab filling, and rich lemon butter sauce into one irresistible seafood appetizer or main course. Inspired by the famous biscuits served at Red Lobster, these stuffed biscuits are buttery, cheesy, and packed with delicious crab flavor.
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🧾 Ingredients
For the Cheddar Bay Biscuit Dough
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• ¾ cup cold buttermilk
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
For the Crab Filling
• 1 cup lump crab meat (fresh or canned, drained)
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp Old Bay seasoning
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp chopped green onions
• ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Lemon Butter Sauce
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley
• Pinch of salt
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👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Crab Filling
In a medium bowl, gently mix:
• crab meat
• cream cheese
• mayonnaise
• Dijon mustard
• Old Bay seasoning
• lemon juice
• green onions
• black pepper
Mix carefully so the crab pieces stay chunky.
Refrigerate the filling for 15 minutes to help it firm up.
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2️⃣ Make the Cheddar Biscuit Dough
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large bowl combine:
• flour
• baking powder
• garlic powder
• sugar
• salt
Add the cold butter cubes and cut them into the flour using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and parsley.
Pour in the buttermilk and mix gently until a soft dough forms.
Do not overmix or the biscuits may become tough.
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3️⃣ Assemble the Stuffed Biscuits
1. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of biscuit dough and flatten it in your hand.
2. Add 1 tablespoon of crab filling in the center.
3. Cover with another small piece of dough.
4. Seal the edges and shape into a ball.
Place the stuffed biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between them.
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4️⃣ Bake the Biscuits
Bake for 14–16 minutes until the biscuits are golden brown and puffed.
The cheese inside will melt and the biscuit will become light and fluffy.
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5️⃣ Prepare the Lemon Butter Sauce
While the biscuits bake:
1. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt.
4. Remove from heat and add chopped parsley.
The sauce should be smooth, glossy, and aromatic.
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🍽️ How to Serve
Place the warm biscuits on a serving platter and drizzle the lemon butter sauce generously over the top.
For extra presentation:
• sprinkle parsley
• add lemon wedges
• serve with a light salad
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⭐ Pro Tips
• Use lump crab meat for the best texture.
• Keep the butter very cold so the biscuits become flaky.
• If the dough feels sticky, chill it for 10 minutes before assembling.
• Brush the tops with extra garlic butter after baking for restaurant-style flavor.
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🦀 Flavor Description
Each bite delivers:
• Fluffy cheddar biscuit
• Creamy savory crab filling
• Bright lemon butter richness
It’s a dish that feels coastal, comforting, and luxurious at the same time.
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If you want, I can also give you a viral seafood biscuit recipe that restaurants charge $25 for but you can make at home. 🦀🧈