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Irresistible Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits Recipe

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These irresistibly delicious Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits combine fluffy, buttery biscuits with a savory crab and cheddar cheese filling, enhanced by zesty Old Bay seasoning and fresh parsley. Perfect as an appetizer or a flavorful snack, these biscuits bake up golden and cheesy, sure to delight seafood lovers and biscuit fans alike.

Ingredients

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Biscuit Dough

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (Can substitute with gluten-free blend)
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Sugar (Can be omitted)
  • 1/2 cup Cold Butter (Substitute with margarine if necessary)
  • 3/4 cup Milk (Non-dairy alternatives work well)

Crab Filling

  • 1 cup Crab Meat (Can substitute with shrimp or lobster)
  • 1 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese (Can swap for Gruyere)
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise (Greek yogurt is a good alternative)
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice (Vinegar can substitute)
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder (Fresh garlic can be used)
  • 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning (Use seafood seasoning if unavailable)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (Chives can be substituted)

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Gather all ingredients and preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) to ensure it reaches proper baking temperature before assembling the biscuits.
  2. Make the Biscuit Dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Slowly add the milk and stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the biscuits tender.
  3. Shape the Biscuits: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently pat it into a rectangle about 1-inch thick. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out circular biscuits and place them evenly spaced on a baking sheet.
  4. Prepare the Crab Filling: In a separate bowl, mix together the crab meat, grated cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, and fresh parsley until the filling is well blended and flavorful.
  5. Assemble the Biscuits: Take half of the biscuit rounds and place them firmly on the baking sheet. Spoon a generous amount of the crab filling onto each biscuit round. Then, carefully cover each with the remaining biscuit rounds, gently pressing the edges to seal the filling inside.
  6. Bake: Bake the assembled stuffed biscuits in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until they turn golden brown on top and the cheese inside has melted, signaling that they are cooked through and deliciously hot.
  7. Serve: Serve the crab stuffed cheddar bay biscuits warm, optionally drizzled with melted butter and garnished with finely chopped parsley for extra flavor and presentation.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend suitable for baking.
  • You can substitute crab meat with shrimp or lobster for a different seafood twist.
  • Use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a tangier, lighter filling.
  • Fresh garlic can be used in place of garlic powder for a stronger garlic flavor.
  • To keep biscuits tender, avoid overmixing the dough once the milk is added.
  • Serve warm for best taste and texture.

Keywords: crab stuffed biscuits, cheddar bay biscuits, seafood biscuits, baked seafood appetizer, Old Bay seasoning biscuits

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