Description
Succulent crab-stuffed cheddar bay biscuits meld coastal flavors with rich textures. Zesty lemon drizzle enhances each luxurious bite you’ll savor with maritime comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) lump crab meat, fully cooked
- 1 pkg Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix
- ½ sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- 1 cup (100 g) parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ + cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
- Melted butter (for glaze)
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Combine Cheddar Bay biscuit mix according to package instructions, letting the mixture rest while preparing complementary components.
- Oven Preheating: Set oven to 375°F and spray muffin tin with nonstick coating to ensure effortless biscuit removal.
- Crab Filling Creation: Blend crab meat with paprika, onion powder, mustard, mayonnaise, and crushed Ritz crackers until uniformly mixed, creating a rich maritime filling.
- Biscuit Shaping: Mold biscuit dough into delicate cups using flour-dusted hands, nestling a generous portion of crab mixture into each dough vessel.
- Encapsulation: Carefully cover crab filling with additional biscuit dough, pinching edges to seal and prevent filling from escaping during baking.
- Baking Process: Slide muffin tin into preheated oven, allowing biscuits to transform into golden-brown delicacies for 12-15 minutes until fully cooked.
- Finishing Touch: Whisk melted butter with lemon juice, then lavishly brush the zesty glaze over freshly baked biscuits to enhance their vibrant flavor profile.
Notes
- Prep Ahead Strategy: Mix crab filling up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate to deepen flavor complexity and save time during assembly.
- Moisture Management: Pat crab meat completely dry using paper towels to prevent soggy biscuit texture and ensure crisp, flaky edges.
- Cracker Crunch Tip: Crush Ritz crackers just before mixing to maintain maximum textural integrity and prevent premature softening.
- Temperature Control: Let biscuits rest 5 minutes after baking to stabilize internal structure and prevent potential burning when handling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg