Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Lemon Butter Sauce 🦀🧄🧈 A Bold, Buttery Crowd-Pleaser
These Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits are soft, cheesy, and golden on the outside, with a rich and creamy crab filling hidden in every bite. But the real kicker? A drizzle of homemade lemon garlic butter sauce that takes these from great to unforgettable. Perfect for entertaining or spoiling yourself with a seafood-studded comfort dish that feels fancy, yet is super simple to make.
Why I Love This Recipe
You get the best of all worlds: cheesy biscuit goodness, savory crab filling, and bright citrusy butter to tie it all together. It’s the kind of dish you bring to a potluck and leave with zero leftovers. Plus, you only need 30 minutes start to finish, but the result tastes restaurant-worthy.
Ingredients
For the Biscuits:
- 2 cups Bisquick mix
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp Old Bay seasoning
For the Crab Filling:
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
For the Lemon Butter Sauce:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
How to Make Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits
1. Prep the Oven and Biscuit Base:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine Bisquick and butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in cheddar cheese, milk, garlic powder, and Old Bay seasoning. Mix just until combined.
2. Make the Crab Filling:
- In another bowl, mix crab meat, mayo, mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay, and green onion until creamy.
3. Assemble the Biscuits:
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of biscuit dough, flatten slightly in your palm.
- Add 1 tablespoon of crab filling to the center, fold and pinch dough to seal.
- Place seam-side down on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
4. Bake:
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until biscuits are puffed and golden.
5. Make the Lemon Butter Sauce:
- While biscuits bake, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
6. Finish:
- When biscuits come out of the oven, brush immediately with warm lemon butter sauce.
- Serve hot!
Tips for Success
- Use cold butter for flakier biscuits.
- Lump crab meat gives the most luxurious texture, but claw meat works too.
- Don’t overmix the dough—mix just until combined to keep it tender.
- Add more lemon juice or garlic if you like your butter extra zesty!
Serving Suggestions & Pairings
These savory biscuit bombs are perfect for:
- Baked Brie Appetizer – pair rich with richer
- Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Wontons for a crispy counterpoint
- Beer Cheese Dip for dunking deliciousness
- Cheesy Hot Dip to double the comfort food factor
- Sheet Pan Quesadillas for a buffet-style meal
Storage Tips
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in a toaster oven or oven at 325°F until warmed through.
- Freeze unbaked, stuffed biscuits for up to 1 month—bake straight from frozen, adding 2–3 extra minutes.
More Recipes You’ll Love
Love party-perfect savory bites? Check out:
- Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Wontons – golden, crunchy, addictive
- Beer Cheese Dip – always a crowd favorite
- Sheet Pan Quesadillas – cheesy, quick, and easy
Final Thoughts
These Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Lemon Butter Sauce are rich, comforting, and impressive—whether you’re serving them at brunch, game night, or just treating yourself to something special. That cheesy biscuit crust and buttery crab filling combo? Pure flavor magic.
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