Description
Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Lemon Butter Sauce are a delightful blend of flaky, cheesy biscuits filled with tender crab meat and drizzled with a zesty lemon butter sauce. These irresistible bites are perfect for any occasion, from casual family dinners to elegant gatherings. With an explosion of savory flavors and a touch of citrus brightness, these biscuits will become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup lump crab meat (fresh or canned)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for sauce)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cheddar cheese and sour cream until well combined.
- Gently fold in crab meat and lemon juice until evenly distributed.
- Drop mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet about two inches apart.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; stir in lemon zest and garlic powder.
- Serve warm, drizzled with lemon butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg