Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuit With A Lemon Butter Sauce
Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Lemon Butter Sauce offer a delightful fusion of oceanic flavors and comforting warmth. These fluffy biscuits are filled with tender crab meat and rich sharp cheddar, topped with a zesty lemon butter sauce that elevates every bite. Perfect as an appetizer or side dish, they promise to impress guests at any gathering!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 biscuits 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup cooked crab meat, well-drained
- ¼ cup fresh chives or parsley, chopped
- ½ cup unsalted butter, divided
- ½ cup milk
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Fold in cheddar cheese, crab meat, and herbs until evenly mixed.
- Melt half the butter; stir into dry mix with milk until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, spaced apart for rising.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown. Prepare lemon butter sauce while baking.
- Drizzle warm biscuits with lemon butter sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit (75g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg