Copycat Restaurant Recipes
Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Crab Bake
This indulgent casserole captures everything you love about the iconic Red Lobster biscuits in a hearty, seafood-packed main course. It combines succulent lump crab meat with a cheesy garlic herb crust for the ultimate weeknight comfort food.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Serves
- 4
- Level
- Easy
- Per serving
- 485 kcal
Method
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the biscuit mix, cold water, and shredded cheddar cheese until a soft dough forms.
Gently fold in the lump crab meat, keeping the chunks as whole as possible for better texture.
Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish using a spatula.
Transfer to the oven and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is set and light golden brown.
In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, and dried parsley (the seasoning packet from the biscuit box can also be used here if preferred).
Brush the garlic butter mixture over the entire surface of the hot bake immediately upon removal from the oven.
Let the dish rest for 5 minutes to allow the butter to soak into the crust before cutting into squares.
Notes
Pat the crab meat dry with paper towels before adding to the dough to prevent the bake from becoming soggy.
For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the garlic butter topping.
Use high-quality sharp cheddar for the best flavor profile against the sweet crab.
If using the Red Lobster branded box mix, use the included herb packet in your butter topping for the most authentic taste.
