Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits (Print Version)
Tender cheddar biscuits stuffed with crab and finished with warm lemon butter. Perfect for gatherings.
# Ingredients:
→ Biscuit Dough
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1 package Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
→ Crab Filling
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450 grams lump crab meat, fully cooked
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0.25 teaspoon paprika
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0.5 teaspoon onion powder
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125 millilitres mayonnaise, plus extra as needed
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1 tablespoon prepared mustard
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70 grams Ritz crackers, crushed (approximately half sleeve)
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100 grams grated parmesan cheese
→ Lemon Butter Glaze
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30 grams unsalted butter, melted
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1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
# Instructions:
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Combine the Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix according to package directions. Stir in garlic powder and Italian seasoning until integrated. Set aside.
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Set oven to 190°C. Lightly coat two muffin tins with nonstick spray.
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In a mixing bowl, gently fold together lump crab meat, paprika, onion powder, mayonnaise, prepared mustard, crushed Ritz crackers, and grated parmesan until just combined. Add extra mayonnaise if mixture seems dry.
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Dust hands lightly with flour. Scoop a portion of biscuit dough into your palm and shape into a shallow cup.
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Place a spoonful of the crab mixture into the centre of each dough cup.
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Cover each with an extra piece of dough to fully encase crab filling, pinching edges if needed.
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Position each filled biscuit into a slot in the prepared muffin tin.
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Transfer tins to the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown and firm.
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Once baked, immediately brush biscuit tops with a mixture of melted butter and lemon juice.
# Notes:
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Handle the crab meat gently to maintain its texture. For uniform portions, use a medium ice cream scoop for both dough and filling.