Go Back

Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Lemon Butter Sauce

Flaky cheddar bay biscuits stuffed with succulent crab meat and drizzled with tangy lemon butter sauce, perfect for appetizers or side dishes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 stuffed biscuits
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

Biscuit Base
  • 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough 8 count
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
Crab Filling
  • 8 ounces lump crab meat picked through for shells
  • 0.5 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pinch salt
Lemon Butter Sauce
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Parchment paper
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Prepare the crab filling by combining the lump crab meat, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, stirring gently until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  3. Separate the refrigerated biscuit dough into individual biscuits and gently flatten each one with your hands into a circle approximately 4 inches in diameter.
  4. Place about 2 tablespoons of the crab filling mixture in the center of each flattened biscuit dough round.
  5. Carefully fold the edges of the biscuit dough up and around the crab filling, pinching and sealing all seams completely to create a stuffed ball shape.
  6. Place each stuffed biscuit seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Sprinkle the tops of each stuffed biscuit generously with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes until the biscuits are golden brown on top and the cheese has melted into a bubbly layer.
  9. While the biscuits are baking, prepare the lemon butter sauce by melting the butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then stirring in the minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, chopped parsley, and garlic powder.
  10. Remove the baked biscuits from the oven and immediately brush them generously with the warm lemon butter sauce.
  11. Garnish with additional fresh chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately while hot.

Notes

For best results, use fresh lump crab meat when possible. The biscuits can be assembled ahead and frozen unbaked for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen, adding 3-5 extra minutes to cooking time. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.