Description
Flaky cheddar bay style biscuits stuffed with sweet lump crab meat and finished with a silky lemon butter sauce. These savory, golden bites are rich, comforting, and perfect for entertaining or special dinners.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 0.75 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 8 ounces lump crab meat
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 whole lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, 0.5 teaspoon salt, and garlic powder.
- Cut in the cold cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the milk, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped parsley just until combined.
- Divide the dough into equal portions and gently flatten each portion.
- Place about 1 tablespoon of lump crab meat in the center of each portion.
- Fold and seal the dough around the crab filling to form a ball and place seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown.
- In a small saucepan, melt 0.25 cup unsalted butter and stir in the lemon juice along with the remaining 0.5 teaspoon salt.
- Brush or drizzle the warm lemon butter sauce over the freshly baked biscuits and serve immediately.
Notes
- Keep the butter cold to ensure flaky biscuits.
- Do not overmix the dough to prevent dense texture.
- Drain crab meat well to avoid excess moisture.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed biscuit
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 75mg