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Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuit With A Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe

Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuit With A Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe
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This Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuit with a Lemon Butter Sauce is a deliciously indulgent seafood treat combining fluffy southern-style biscuits filled with flavorful crab cakes and sharp cheddar cheese, all topped off with a bright, garlicky lemon butter sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or a savory snack, this recipe uses a crispy, golden-baked biscuit shell to encase spiced lump crab meat, delivering a rich combination of textures and flavors.

Ingredients

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Biscuit Dough

  • 2 cups Southern biscuit flour
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup cold butter shortening, cut into small pieces

Crab Cake Filling

  • 1 lb lump crab meat (reserve approx. 1/4 cup for stuffing)
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup crushed crackers (such as saltines or Ritz)

Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Make the Crab Cake Mixture: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder to create a smooth paste. Gently fold in the lump crab meat and crushed crackers, mixing carefully so as not to break up the crab too much.
  2. Cook the Crab Cake: Form the crab mixture into small balls or patties. Cook them in a pan over medium heat for about 2 minutes per side until lightly browned and cooked through, flipping carefully to ensure even browning on all sides.
  3. Prepare the Biscuit Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the biscuit flour and garlic powder. Cut the cold butter shortening into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and buttermilk, stirring just until combined to form a soft dough.
  4. Assemble the Stuffed Biscuits: Wearing gloves is recommended. Take a portion of biscuit dough and form it into a bowl shape in your palm. Add some reserved lump crab meat, then one cooked crab cake, top with more crab meat, and cover everything with more biscuit dough, sealing all sides fully.
  5. Set Up for Baking: Place the assembled stuffed biscuit into a 4-inch springform pan if you want to maintain a tall, uniform shape, or alternatively place directly onto a lined baking sheet if you prefer a more rustic look.
  6. Bake the Biscuits: Preheat your air fryer or oven to 360°F (182°C). Bake the biscuits for approximately 13 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Make the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce: While the biscuits bake, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in fresh lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve: Remove biscuits from the oven and immediately brush generously with the lemon garlic butter sauce. Enjoy warm for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Using a springform pan helps keep the biscuit shape tall and uniform but is optional.
  • Gloves are recommended to keep your hands clean while assembling the biscuits.
  • If you don’t have an air fryer, bake in a preheated oven at 360°F (182°C) for 13-15 minutes.
  • Use high-quality lump crab meat for the best flavor and texture.
  • You can substitute crushed crackers with panko breadcrumbs if preferred.
  • Ensure the butter for the sauce is unsalted to control seasoning.
  • These biscuits are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated gently without drying out.

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Keywords: crab stuffed biscuit, cheddar bay biscuit, lemon butter sauce, seafood biscuit, southern biscuit recipe

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