CHEDDAR CHEESE CRAB BAKE

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This recipe was altered by me and originated from Todd Wilbur's Top Secret Recipe Book (I have every one of his books). He also has a website (check it out!). I was looking for a copycat recipe for R. Lobster's Cheddar Cheese biscuits and came upon this variation...which I personally like more than the biscuit recipe I was trying to locate. You can make biscuits with this, but I spread the mixture out to be more like a pizza and it saved me time and was more fun to eat. I think these would also make really neat appetizers if you used small spoons of the dough on the baking sheet...but you would have to adjust cooking time. I will be making this recipe over and over because it was so easy and tasted like I fussed all night! You will find my recipe long, but that's because my directions are thorough...the prep time/work time for this recipe is only 10 minutes...though that may be because I make it often!

Provided by Caryn Dalton

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 26m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup canned crabmeat, picked over and lightly drained
1 tablespoon melted butter, for biscuit dough, plus
2 tablespoons melted butter, for brushing on dough after baking
2/3 cup milk (can use 1%, 2% of full fat, but not skim)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes, ground finely (crush with fingers)
1 3/4 cups finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese (not fat free)
2 cups Bisquick reduced-fat baking mix or 2 cups comparable baking mix

Steps:

  • Wash your hands well (you will be mixing dough with them).
  • Preheat oven to 450.
  • Spray pizza baking sheet or jelly roll/baking sheet with non stick spray in a 8 inch circle in center of sheet.
  • Cut 2 TB of butter off of stick, then 1 TB off of stick.
  • Melt 1 TB of butter in microwave for a few seconds (be careful when you take it out not to burn yourself).
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine Bisquick or baking mix, 1 cup of the cheddar cheese, milk and 1TB of the melted butter.
  • Mix with your hand until well combined.
  • Dough will form a sticky thick glob and mixture should not be dry or crumbly at all- Scrape excess off of hand and pat into ball- Pick up dough ball and put it into center of your sprayed circle on your baking sheet- Add any dough from bowl that you can scrape up.
  • Spread dough into a pizza shape about 8 inches in diameter, forming a lip around edge like a pizza- To do this, I just started from the center and kept mashing out towards the edges- The lip naturally formed for me this way- If your dough isn't round in shape, then shape it like you would playdough.
  • Wash your hands and dry well.
  • Take parsley flakes and, pinching them between your fingers make sure they are finely ground.
  • After grinding them well, sprinkle them on top of your dough.
  • Sprinkle the crabmeat on top of the parsley flakes.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the crabmeat.
  • Remember not to go all the way to the edge of your"pizza" with your cheese.
  • Bake for approx 15 minutes on center rack or until the cheese browns slightly.
  • While Bread is baking, melt the other 2 TB of Butter and combine with the garlic powder.
  • When bread is finished, take out of oven and immediately brush entire surface with the melted butter/garlic powder.
  • Put back in oven for 1 more minute.
  • Take out of oven and slice into 8 pieces with pizza cutter and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.7, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 45.2, Sodium 213, Carbohydrate 1.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 8

zack king
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This dish was amazing! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Simon Mwambo
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Overall, I thought this recipe was pretty good. I would make it again, but I would probably make a few changes.


Md Karim
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to simpler dishes in the future.


Hayden Driemeyer
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I would have liked the recipe to include more vegetables.


Osama Swati
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This dish is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Nischhal Raj Subba
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I've tried many crab bake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The sauce is rich and creamy, and the crab is cooked to perfection.


saleh japouni
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This was my first time making crab bake and it turned out perfectly! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was delicious.


Elizabeth Phiri
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The cheese and crab were a great combination.


Albashr Dawood
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


GRADY'S Classic Concessions
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Not a fan. The cheese was too overpowering and the crab was rubbery.


Riley Cahoon
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This dish was a disappointment. The sauce was bland and the crab was overcooked.


Sarkar 302
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Great recipe! The crab bake was creamy and flavorful. I added a bit of Old Bay seasoning to give it a little kick.


Deborah Adekemi
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Easy and delicious! I used imitation crab meat and it turned out great. My kids loved it.


michael farris
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This cheddar cheese crab bake was a hit with my family! The cheesy, creamy sauce was perfect for dipping the crab and vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


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