Description
These Crab Stuffed Cheddar Biscuits are a savory delight combining flaky cheddar biscuits filled with a creamy, flavorful crab mixture. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, they offer a tender, buttery crust with a satisfying seafood filling enhanced by fresh herbs and spices.
Ingredients
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Crab Filling
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Biscuit Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and grated
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
Topping
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Crab Filling: In a bowl, combine the lump crab meat, softened cream cheese, chopped parsley, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined and set aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to evenly distribute the leavening and seasonings.
- Incorporate Butter: Grate the cold unsalted butter into the flour mixture. Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, blend the butter into the flour until the mixture forms coarse crumbs, which helps create a flaky biscuit texture.
- Add Cheese and Parsley: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped fresh parsley evenly into the crumb mixture.
- Form Dough: Pour in the buttermilk and gently mix just until a soft dough forms. Avoid over-mixing to maintain tenderness.
- Assemble Biscuits: Scoop and flatten a portion of the dough into a small disk. Place about 1 tablespoon of the crab filling in the center, then carefully wrap the dough around the filling and seal it to form a ball.
- Repeat Assembly: Continue the process with remaining dough and crab filling until all are formed.
- Prepare for Baking: Arrange the shaped biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese and chopped parsley for extra flavor and a golden finish.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the biscuits for 18 to 22 minutes or until they turn golden brown and are bubbling, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving warm to enjoy the creamy crab filling inside the tender cheddar biscuit.
Notes
- Use lump crab meat for best texture and flavor.
- Keep the butter cold to ensure flaky biscuits.
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough biscuits.
- Buttermilk adds tanginess and helps tenderize the biscuit.
- These biscuits are best served warm but can be reheated gently.
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the crab filling.
