Irresistibly cheesy with bright lemon butter
These crab-stuffed Cheddar Bay biscuits with lemon butter sauce are the ultimate comfort-meets-coastal treat 🦀🧈. Fluffy, cheesy biscuits wrap around a rich crab filling, then get finished with a silky lemon butter sauce that adds just the right pop of brightness. They’re perfect as a party appetizer, a brunch standout, or a cozy dinner side when you want something special without spending hours in the kitchen. Using a biscuit mix keeps things quick and approachable for busy days, while the crab filling makes them feel restaurant-worthy. If you’re looking for an impressive yet easy seafood recipe that feels indulgent and crowd-pleasing, these biscuits absolutely deliver.
⏱️ Time Breakdown
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 8 stuffed biscuits
📝 Ingredients List
Cheddar Bay Biscuits
- 2 cups Cheddar Bay biscuit mix
- ¾ cup cold milk
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Crab Filling
- 8 oz lump crab meat, picked clean
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Lemon Butter Sauce
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Small saucepan
- Spoon or cookie scoop
- Silicone brush
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the biscuit dough by stirring the biscuit mix, milk, and shredded cheddar until just combined. Do not overmix 😊
- Prepare the crab filling in a bowl by gently mixing crab meat, cream cheese, mayo, Dijon, Old Bay, parsley, and lemon juice until creamy.
- Assemble the biscuits: Scoop out a biscuit-sized portion of dough, flatten slightly, add 1–2 tablespoons of crab filling in the center, then wrap and seal the dough around it.
- Bake for 14–16 minutes, until golden brown and fluffy.
- Make the lemon butter sauce: While biscuits bake, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add garlic, lemon juice, zest, and salt. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Brush and serve: Brush warm biscuits generously with lemon butter sauce and serve immediately 😋🧈
💡 Pro Tips
- Make ahead: Assemble biscuits and refrigerate up to 8 hours before baking.
- Extra flavor: Add a pinch of cayenne to the crab filling for gentle heat.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat in the oven for best texture.
- No lump crab? Claw meat works too—just chop it finely for even filling.