Description
Golden, cheesy, and packed with sweet crab meat, these Crab Stuffed Cheddar Biscuits are what happens when comfort food gets a serious upgrade. Buttery and flaky on the outside, with a gooey, savory filling on the inside, these little showstoppers are just as perfect for holiday gatherings as they are for casual weeknight dinners. Ideal as a quick breakfast, easy dinner side, or savory snack—this easy recipe brings bold seafood flavor to your favorite biscuit ideas.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ cup cold salted butter, cubed
â…” cup buttermilk
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
6 oz lump crab meat
4 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, crab meat, green onion, parsley, garlic powder, and paprika until smooth. Chill in the fridge.
2. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
3. Stir in cheddar and parsley. Add buttermilk and mix just until dough forms.
4. On a floured surface, gently knead dough and divide into 8 portions.
5. Flatten each, place crab filling in center, and seal into a ball.
6. Place seam-side down on a baking sheet. Brush tops with melted butter if desired.
7. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes until golden.
8. Cool slightly before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Use very cold butter for maximum flakiness in the biscuit dough.
Don’t overwork the dough—mix just until combined.
Make-ahead tip: Shape biscuits and freeze before baking. Bake from frozen with 5 extra minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 58mg
Keywords: crab biscuits, stuffed biscuits, cheddar biscuits, seafood appetizer, comfort food