Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuit Recipe
Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits are a savory and indulgent treat combining fluffy Southern-style biscuits with flavorful lump crab cakes nestled inside. These biscuits feature cheddar cheese, garlic, and a buttery biscuit dough encasing seasoned crab cake filling, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for an appetizer or a decadent snack, they bring a coastal twist to traditional biscuits.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 stuffed biscuits 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients
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Biscuit Dough
- 2 cups Southern biscuit flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup butter shortening (cold, cut into flour)
Crab Cake Filling
- 1 cup lump crab meat (reserve some for stuffing)
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1/3 cup crushed crackers
Topping
- Garlic lemon butter (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crab Cake Mixture: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder to form a paste. Fold in the lump crab meat and crushed crackers gently to combine without breaking up the crab too much.
- Cook the Crab Cakes: Form the crab mixture into small balls. Cook them in a pan over medium heat for about 2 minutes on each side, carefully turning the balls to brown all sides slightly. Gloves are recommended for handling.
- Make the Biscuit Dough: Cut the cold butter shortening into the biscuit flour until crumbly. Add the buttermilk, shredded cheddar cheese, and garlic powder. Mix gently until a dough forms.
- Assemble the Stuffed Biscuits: Take a portion of biscuit dough and shape it into a bowl-like form in your hand. Place some lump crab inside, add one cooked crab cake, top with more lump crab, then cover completely with biscuit dough, sealing all sides.
- Place in Springform Pan or Baking Sheet: Place the stuffed biscuit into a 4-inch springform pan to hold its shape while baking. If you prefer a smaller size or do not have a pan, place directly on a baking sheet, though the springform pan helps keep the biscuit larger and well-formed.
- Bake the Biscuits: Bake the stuffed biscuits in an air fryer preheated to 360°F (182°C) for approximately 13 minutes, or until the biscuit dough is golden brown and cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the biscuits and top with warm garlic lemon butter if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious combination of cheddar biscuits and savory crab cake.
Notes
- Using gloves while shaping crab cakes and stuffing biscuits is recommended for hygiene and ease of handling.
- The springform pan is optional but helps maintain shape for larger biscuits.
- Adjust baking time if using a traditional oven; about 15-18 minutes at 375°F (190°C) is suggested.
- Ensure the crab cakes are cooked fully before stuffing into the biscuit dough to avoid undercooked seafood.
- Garlic lemon butter topping adds extra flavor but can be omitted if desired.
Keywords: Crab Stuffed Biscuits, Cheddar Bay Biscuits, Crab Cake, Southern Biscuit Recipe, Air Fryer Biscuits
