Add a festive touch to your holiday gatherings with these delightful Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Bursting with savory flavors and a hint of lemon, these biscuits make for a perfect appetizer or side dish that will impress your guests and elevate your holiday feast!
Ingredients:
- 1 package Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the Crab Filling:
- 1 pound lump crab meat, fully cooked
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup mayonnaise (plus more if needed)
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- ½ sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Lemon Butter:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions:
- Prepare the Biscuit Mix: Make the Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix according to package directions and set aside.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray two muffin tins with nonstick spray.
- Make the Crab Filling: In a bowl, combine the lump crab meat, paprika, onion powder, mustard, mayonnaise, and crushed Ritz crackers. Stir until well combined, adding a touch more mayonnaise if needed to achieve a creamy texture.
- Form the Biscuits: Using a scoop, take some of the biscuit mix and place it in your hand dusted with flour, forming a cup shape.
- Stuff the Biscuits: Take a scoop of the crab mixture and place it into the center of the biscuit cup. Cover the crab filling with a little more biscuit dough, sealing it well. Repeat until all the dough and crab filling are used.
- Bake the Biscuits: Place each stuffed biscuit into the prepared muffin trays and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- Prepare the Lemon Butter: While the biscuits are baking, mix together the melted butter and lemon juice.
- Brush with Lemon Butter: Once the biscuits are done, remove them from the oven and brush the tops with the lemon butter mixture for an added burst of flavor.
Serve these delicious Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits warm and enjoy the festive flavors they bring to your holiday table! They’re sure to be a hit with family and friends!