Cheddar Bay Crab Stuffed Biscuits

Here’s a detailed recipe to make these cheesy, crab-filled delights from scratch. I’ll break it down step-by-step, including the biscuit dough, crab stuffing, and the famous Cheddar Bay topping.

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Cheddar Bay Crab Stuffed Biscuits

Ingredients:

For the biscuits:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp sugar

• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

• 3/4 cup whole milk (or buttermilk for extra tang)

For the crab stuffing:

• 8 oz crab meat (lump or claw, drained well)

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened

• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 2 tbsp mayonnaise

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• 1/4 tsp garlic powder

• 1/4 tsp paprika

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Optional: finely chopped green onions or parsley for freshness

For the Cheddar Bay Biscuit topping (garlic butter):

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/4 tsp dried parsley flakes (or fresh parsley, chopped)

• Pinch of salt

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Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the crab stuffing

1. In a medium bowl, combine the crab meat, cream cheese, shredded cheddar, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

2. Mix gently until everything is well combined but try to keep some crab lumps intact for texture.

3. If using, fold in finely chopped green onions or parsley.

4. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the biscuit dough.

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Step 2: Make the biscuit dough

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and sugar.

3. Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.

5. Pour in the milk and stir just until the dough comes together — don’t overmix.

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Step 3: Assemble the stuffed biscuits

1. Lightly flour your work surface.

2. Turn the dough out and gently pat it into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick.

3. Using a biscuit cutter or a glass (about 2.5 inches diameter), cut out circles from the dough.

4. Place a heaping teaspoon of the crab stuffing onto the center of half the dough circles.

5. Top each stuffed circle with another dough circle, pressing the edges gently to seal. You can use a fork to crimp the edges and ensure they’re sealed.

6. Place the stuffed biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

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Step 4: Bake and finish

1. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

2. While the biscuits bake, mix together the melted butter, garlic powder, parsley, and salt to make the garlic butter topping.

3. As soon as the biscuits come out of the oven, brush them generously with the garlic butter.

4. Serve warm and enjoy!

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Tips:

• Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor, but canned crab meat works too.

• Don’t overfill the biscuits to avoid leakage.

• Serve with a side of marinara or ranch for dipping if you like.