Description
Golden, cheesy crab stuffed cheddar biscuits with a buttery lemon glaze — a savory appetizer or side perfect for parties, dinners, or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix (plus ingredients required on package)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon prepared mustard (yellow or Dijon)
- 6 Ritz crackers, crushed
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the biscuit dough following the instructions on your Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix package. Stir in garlic powder and Italian seasoning until well blended.
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and lightly grease two standard muffin tins with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, combine lump crab meat, paprika, onion powder, mayonnaise, mustard, crushed Ritz crackers, and parmesan cheese. Mix gently until moist and combined. Add a little more mayonnaise if the mixture seems too dry.
- With floured hands, take a golf ball–sized piece of dough and flatten it into a disc with a shallow center.
- Spoon crab mixture into the middle, then cover with another thin piece of dough. Pinch the edges to seal.
- Place seam side down in the greased muffin tin.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown and firm on top.
- While hot, brush with melted butter mixed with lemon juice for a bright, citrusy glaze. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh or refrigerated lump crab meat for the best flavor.
- Don’t overmix the crab filling to keep a tender texture.
- Seal biscuits well to prevent filling leakage during baking.
- For gluten-free: use a gluten-free biscuit mix and substitute crushed Ritz with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg