Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie: The Ultimate Creamy, Cozy, Comfort Food
There are comfort foods… and then there is Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie, a dish that brings together two of life’s greatest joys: a rich, silky seafood filling and golden, cheesy, garlic-packed cheddar bay biscuits baked on top. It’s the kind of dinner that tastes like hours of work, feels like a restaurant-worthy seafood bake, and fills the whole kitchen with buttery, savory aroma.
Imagine warm pillows of cheddar biscuits absorbing a creamy seafood sauce loaded with shrimp, lump crab, tender vegetables, herbs, and classic pot pie flavors. Every bite delivers a perfect contrast — fluffy biscuit, velvety sauce, tender seafood, and a hit of Old Bay seasoning that ties the entire dish together.
Whether you’re preparing it for a cozy family dinner, a weekend treat, or a crowd-pleasing holiday dish, this seafood pot pie hits every note of comfort, decadence, and freshness.
Why This Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie Works
1. A Super Creamy, Flavor-Packed Seafood Filling
The base is a mixture of butter, garlic, onion, flour, seafood broth, and cream, thickened to a silky consistency. It carries the rich flavor of seafood while staying light enough to complement the biscuits.
2. The Cheddar Bay Biscuits Make It Irresistible
Fluffy, cheesy, garlicky biscuits are baked directly on top of the creamy seafood mixture. They rise beautifully, turning golden on the outside while steam from the pot pie keeps the bottoms soft and tender.
3. It Uses Easy, Accessible Ingredients
You can use crab, shrimp, scallops, or a seafood blend — fresh or frozen. Biscuit dough comes together fast, and the filling is simple to build.
4. One Pan, Total Comfort
This is an impressive but simple one-dish recipe. The casserole bubbles up around the biscuits, making it the perfect show-stopping comfort food.
Ingredients Breakdown (Detailed Guide)
Seafood
Use a mix for best texture and flavor:
- Shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- Crab meat (lump or claw)
- Scallops (optional)
- Or a bag of seafood medley
Vegetables
Classic pot pie veggies:
- Peas
- Carrots
- Celery
- Onion
- Garlic
These add sweetness, texture, and balance.
Creamy Sauce Base
- Butter
- Flour
- Seafood stock or chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Old Bay seasoning
- Black pepper
- Lemon juice
This forms a silky, savory pot pie gravy.
Cheddar Bay Biscuit Topping
- Biscuit mix
- Shredded sharp cheddar
- Milk or buttermilk
- Garlic powder
- Old Bay or paprika
- Melted herb butter for brushing
The biscuits puff up into delicious golden pillows.
Step-by-Step Recipe Breakdown
1. Make the Cheddar Biscuit Dough
In a bowl combine:
- Biscuit mix
- Cheddar
- Garlic powder
- Seasonings
- Milk
Mix until just combined. Overmixing toughens biscuits — keep it soft and shaggy.
Set dough aside.
2. Build the Creamy Seafood Filling
Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery in butter until softened. Add flour to make a roux. Cook for 1 minute to remove raw flour taste.
Slowly whisk in stock, then cream, until thickened.
Stir in:
- Seafood
- Peas
- Old Bay
- Lemon juice
- Salt & pepper
- Parsley
The seafood cooks FAST — just fold it into the hot sauce.
3. Assemble the Pot Pie
Pour the creamy seafood filling into a baking dish. Scoop or spoon biscuit dough over the top, spacing evenly. They will expand as they bake.
4. Bake Until Golden and Bubbly
Bake at 400°F (200°C) until:
- Biscuits are deep golden
- Filling is bubbling around edges
- Kitchen smells like garlic, butter, and heaven
Brush biscuits with melted garlic-herb butter while hot.
Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery in butter until softened.
- Add flour and cook 1 minute, then whisk in broth and cream until thickened.
- Stir in seafood, peas, Old Bay, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Pour filling into a baking dish.
- Mix biscuit dough ingredients until just combined.
- Spoon biscuit dough over the filling.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until biscuits are golden and filling is bubbly.
- Brush hot biscuits with melted lemon herb butter before serving.
Notes
Texture and Flavor Notes
- The biscuits add a cheesy, savory, buttery crust.
- The filling is creamy without being heavy.
- Seafood stays tender and moist.
- Old Bay gives warmth and seafood-forward flavor.
- Lemon brightens everything.
Every bite is comfort food perfection.
Variations
Creamy Cajun Seafood Pot Pie
Add Cajun seasoning + a little andouille sausage.
Extra Cheesy
Add gruyère or mozzarella to the filling.
Lighter Version
Swap half the cream for milk.
Vegetable Boost
Corn, spinach, or mushrooms work beautifully.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with:
- Fresh salad with lemon dressing
- Roasted asparagus
- Garlic green beans
- A squeeze of lemon over each serving
This pot pie is rich — bright sides keep it balanced.
Storage & Reheating
- Refrigerate 3–4 days
- Reheat at 350°F until warm
- Biscuits re-crisp in the oven
- Filling becomes even more flavorful overnight
