Description
If you’re looking for a quick appetizer or an easy dinner idea that feels indulgent and cozy, these Crab Stuffed Cheddar Biscuits hit all the right notes. Packed with cheesy goodness and tender lump crab meat, this recipe brings together comfort food and seafood elegance in one bite. Whether you need a new breakfast idea, a savory snack, or crowd-pleasing party food, these golden, fluffy biscuits are the answer. They come together fast, reheat beautifully, and are loaded with flavor.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1 1/4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
3/4 cup whole milk or buttermilk
6 ounces lump crab meat
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 egg, for brushing (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Add the cold butter and cut it into the flour mixture until coarse crumbs form.
3. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
4. In another bowl, gently mix crab meat, cream cheese, green onions, parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
5. Add milk to the dry mixture and stir until just combined; don’t overmix.
6. Flatten a portion of dough into a disc, spoon about 1 tablespoon of crab filling into the center, and fold the dough to seal.
7. Roll gently into a ball and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, seam-side down.
8. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
9. Beat the egg and brush over each biscuit (optional for color).
10. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until golden brown.
11. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use cold butter and milk for flaky biscuits.
Chill the crab mixture briefly to make stuffing easier.
Don’t overfill the biscuits or the crab might leak out during baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: cheddar biscuits, crab appetizers, quick appetizer, easy dinner, seafood snacks