Lemon Butter Crab Cheddar Bay Biscuits

A bakery-style seafood treat that steals the spotlight at every holiday appetizer spread!

 Ingredients:

For the Biscuits:

1 package (11.36 oz) Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix

Ingredients listed on the biscuit mix package (typically milk, shredded cheddar cheese, and butter)

For the Crab Filling:

1 lb lump crab meat, picked over for shells

4 oz cream cheese, softened

½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tbsp mayonnaise

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 green onions, finely chopped

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

1 tsp Old Bay seasoning

1 tsp lemon zest

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Lemon Butter Topping:

4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

1 garlic clove, minced

1 tsp lemon juice

1 tsp chopped parsley

 How to Make It:

 Prepare the Biscuit Dough

Prepare the Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix according to the package directions. Lightly grease a jumbo muffin tin and press a portion of the dough into each cup, leaving enough dough to cover the tops later. This easy seafood appetizer, bakery-style biscuit, and party favorite creates the perfect buttery base.

 Mix the Crab Filling

In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, cream cheese, cheddar, Parmesan, mayonnaise, garlic, green onions, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until evenly mixed. This creamy crab filling, restaurant-style seafood, and best crab recipe is loaded with rich flavor.

 Fill the Biscuits

Spoon the crab mixture generously into each dough-lined muffin cup, then top with the remaining biscuit dough and gently seal the edges. This stuffed biscuit recipe, easy entertaining idea, and cheesy seafood bake creates a delicious surprise inside.

 Bake Until Golden

Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 22–28 minutes, or until the biscuits are puffed and deeply golden brown. Mix together the melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, and parsley, then brush generously over the hot biscuits. This golden homemade biscuit, comfort food classic, and crowd-pleasing appetizer finishes with irresistible flavor.

 Serve Warm

Let the biscuits cool for 5 minutes before removing them from the pan. Serve warm with extra lemon wedges or melted butter for dipping. These best seafood appetizer, holiday party favorite, and cozy comfort food disappear fast.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes | Serving: 6 jumbo biscuits

Calories: ~470 per serving | Protein: ~22g per serving