Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Lemon Butter 🦀🧄🧈🍋

First of all, thank you for being here today! I’m so excited to share this recipe because it’s one of those “WOW” dishes that feels like it came straight from a seafood restaurant menu. Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Lemon Butter are buttery, cheesy, garlicky biscuits filled with tender crab and herbs, then drizzled with a zesty lemon butter sauce. One bite, and you’ll be hooked!

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Why You’ll Love Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Lemon Butter

I promised you versatile, and here’s proof:

• Restaurant-Style at Home: Just like Red Lobster but with a seafood twist.
• Perfect for Entertaining: Party-friendly, bite-sized, and impressive!
• Rich & Flavorful: Buttery biscuits + savory crab + bright lemon butter = perfection.
• Simple Shortcut: Uses Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix for ease, but tastes homemade.

The smell when these are baking? Cheesy, garlicky heaven that’ll have everyone hovering around the oven. Anything but boring!!

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Biscuits

• 1 package Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

For the Crab Filling

• 1 lb lump crab meat (fully cooked, shells removed)
• ½ cup + extra tablespoon mayonnaise
• ¼ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

For the Lemon Butter Drizzle

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp fresh parsley

Tools You’ll Need

• Mixing bowls
• Muffin tin or baking sheet
• Cookie scoop or spoon
• Pastry brush

Ingredient Additions & Substitutions

• Cheese Boost: Add extra sharp cheddar to the biscuit dough.
• Spicy Kick: Mix in a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the crab filling.
• Lighter Version: Use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
• Seafood Swap: Try shrimp, lobster, or even canned tuna.

How to Make Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Lemon Butter

1. Preheat Oven Heat to 375°F (190°C). Grease muffin tin or line baking sheet with parchment.
2. Prepare Biscuit Dough Make Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix according to package instructions. Stir in garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
3. Mix Crab Filling In a bowl, combine crab meat, mayonnaise, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, lemon juice, and parsley. Mix gently.
4. Assemble Biscuits Drop half the biscuit dough into muffin tin wells. Spoon a tablespoon of crab filling on top of each. Cover with remaining biscuit dough.
5. Bake Bake for 15–18 minutes, until biscuits are golden brown.
6. Brush with Lemon Butter Mix melted butter, lemon juice, zest, and parsley. Brush over warm biscuits.
7. Serve Enjoy immediately while warm and cheesy!

What to Serve With These Biscuits

• A crisp garden salad 🥗
• Creamy clam chowder or seafood bisque
• Fresh veggies with dip
• A chilled glass of white wine or sparkling lemonade 🍋🍷

Storage Instructions

• Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days.
• Reheat: Warm in oven at 300°F for 8–10 minutes.
• Freezer: Freeze baked biscuits up to 1 month. Thaw overnight and reheat before serving.

Nutritional Information (per biscuit, approx. 12 biscuits)

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 11g
• Fat: 14g
• Carbohydrates: 15g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 1g

Conclusion

These Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Lemon Butter are pure comfort food with a seafood twist—golden, cheesy biscuits filled with savory crab and topped with a zesty butter drizzle. They’re perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or even the star of a brunch spread.

If you loved this recipe, be sure to try my Best Butter-Seared Lobster Garlic Cream, Cheesy Queso Steak Fajita Skillet, or Creamy Garlic Sauce Baby Potatoes for more irresistible flavor-packed dishes.

Don’t forget—pin this recipe, share it with friends, and tag me in your creations. I can’t wait to see your cheesy, crab-filled biscuits in action! 🦀🧄🧈✨