Ingredients
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- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- ½ cup of unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup of milk
- 1 cup of lump crab meat
- ¼ cup of cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Add melted butter and milk, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese.
- In another bowl, mix crab meat, cream cheese, lemon juice, and parsley gently.
- Drop a tablespoon of dough on a baking sheet, top with crab mixture, and cover with more dough, sealing edges.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough for a lighter biscuit.
- Ensure crab filling is mixed gently to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten free (if using gluten-free flour)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg