Description
Delightful Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits combining rich flavors and fluffy textures for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Cut the cold, cubed butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese and milk until just combined.
- In another bowl, gently combine the lump crab meat, chopped parsley, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt.
- Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough onto a baking sheet and create a small depression in each biscuit to fill with the crab mixture.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Combine melted butter and lemon juice in a small bowl and drizzle over the baked biscuits before serving.
Notes
For an even flakier texture, ensure that the butter is very cold before cutting it into the flour mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg