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Crab-Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits

These warm, buttery biscuits are filled with a creamy crab mixture, baked to golden perfection, and brushed with a bright lemon butter.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 biscuits
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the biscuit mix
  • 1 package Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
For the crab filling
  • 1 pound lump crab meat, fully cooked Fresh or high-quality lump is recommended.
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 1/2 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed Lightly crush for texture.
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Can substitute for goat cheese.
For finishing
  • Melted butter (for brushing) Brush over biscuits before serving.
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix according to package instructions and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, combine crab meat, paprika, onion powder, mayonnaise, mustard, crushed Ritz crackers, and Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
Assembly
  1. Take a small amount of biscuit dough and flatten it in your hand, placing a spoonful of the crab mixture in the center.
  2. Fold the dough around the filling and shape it into a ball.
  3. Place the stuffed biscuits onto a baking sheet.
Baking
  1. Bake according to the biscuit mix package instructions until golden brown.
  2. For the lemon butter, melt butter and mix in lemon juice. Brush over warm biscuits before serving.

Notes

Handle the biscuit dough gently to keep it tender; overworking will tighten the crumb. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2–3 days. They can be frozen unbaked and baked from frozen.