Crab-Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Lemon Butter Sauce 🦀🧈

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Crab-Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Lemon Butter Sauce 🦀🧈

Flaky, cheesy biscuits stuffed with lump crab filling, brushed with zesty lemon butter—a seafood lover’s dream! Inspired by Red Lobster’s famous Cheddar Bay Biscuits, but elevated with a luxurious crab center.

Why You’ll Love These

✨ Restaurant-worthy – Impressive for parties or date night.
🦀 Lump crab filling – Creamy, savory, and packed with flavor.
🧀 Cheddar Bay magic – That iconic garlic-herb biscuit taste.
🍋 Bright lemon butter – Cuts through richness perfectly.

Ingredients

(Makes ~12 stuffed biscuits)

Biscuit Base

  • 1 package Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix (like Red Lobster brand) + ingredients listed on package (usually water, butter)

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Crab Filling

  • 1 lb (450g) lump crab meat, cooked & drained (claw meat works too!)

  • ½ cup mayonnaise

  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

  • ½ sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed (~15 crackers)

  • 1 cup grated Parmesan

  • ½ tsp onion powder

  • ¼ tsp paprika

  • Pinch of black pepper

Lemon Butter Glaze

  • ¼ cup melted butter

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tsp chopped parsley (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep Biscuit Dough

  • Mix biscuit packet with required wet ingredients (per package).

  • Stir in garlic powder + Italian seasoning. Set aside.

2. Make Crab Filling

  • In a bowl, combine crab, mayo, mustard, crushed crackers, Parmesan, onion powder, and paprika. Mix gently (don’t break up crab lumps!).

3. Assemble Biscuits

  1. Flour hands, then flatten a golf-ball-sized biscuit dough piece into a 3″ circle.

  2. Spoon 1 tbsp crab filling into center.

  3. Fold dough over filling, pinching edges to seal.

  4. Place seam-side down in greased muffin tin.

4. Bake & Glaze

  • Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 mins until golden.

  • Brush hot biscuits with lemon butter glaze.

Pro Tips

🔸 Don’t overmix crab – Keep those precious lumps intact!
🔸 Use cold dough – Chilled dough is easier to handle.
🔸 No muffin tin? Bake on a parchment-lined sheet (may spread slightly).

Serving Ideas

  • Appetizer: Serve with extra lemon butter for dipping.

  • Brunch: Pair with a poached egg and hollandaise.

  • Dinner: Side for clam chowder or grilled salmon.

Variations

🦞 Lobster-Stuffed: Swap crab for cooked lobster meat.
🌶 Spicy Cajun: Add ½ tsp cayenne to crab mix.
🌿 Herb Butter: Mix rosemary/thyme into glaze.

Storage

  • Fridge: 2 days in airtight container (reheat in air fryer).

  • Freeze: Unbaked stuffed biscuits freeze well for 1 month (bake from frozen +5 mins).

Final Thought

These crab-stuffed biscuits turn a boxed mix into gourmet comfort food. The lemon butter glaze? Chef’s kiss.

More Seafood Recipes:
🍤 Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
🐟 Crispy Fish Tacos
🥘 Seafood Pot Pie

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