🧁 Cheddar Bay Muffin Seafood Pot Pie
🦐🦀 Flaky, cheesy biscuit muffins filled with creamy seafood goodness.
Makes: 12 muffins
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
🧀 Biscuit Muffin Base (Cheddar Bay Style)
Ingredients:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tbsp baking powder
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1 tbsp sugar
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning (optional, for seafood flair)
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1 cup whole milk
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1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 egg
Garlic butter topping (optional but encouraged):
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2 tbsp melted butter
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp dried parsley
🦞 Seafood Pot Pie Filling
Ingredients:
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1 tbsp butter or olive oil
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1/2 cup diced onion
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1/2 cup diced celery
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1/2 cup diced carrots
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp flour
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1 cup seafood stock or low-sodium chicken broth
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1/2 cup milk or half-and-half
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1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning (or more to taste)
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1/2 cup frozen peas
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1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
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1/2 cup lump crab meat or imitation crab, flaked
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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Optional: squeeze of lemon juice or a dash of hot sauce
🔧 Instructions
1. Make the Seafood Filling
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In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
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Add onions, celery, carrots, and cook until softened (5–7 mins).
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Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
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Stir in flour and cook 1 more minute to form a roux.
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Slowly whisk in seafood stock and milk; bring to a simmer and cook until thickened.
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Add Old Bay, peas, shrimp, crab, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat. Let cool slightly.
2. Make the Muffin Batter
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In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, garlic powder, Old Bay, and salt.
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Stir in shredded cheese.
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In a separate bowl, whisk milk, melted butter, and egg. Add to dry ingredients and stir until just combined (don’t overmix).
3. Assemble the Muffins
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
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Spoon a tablespoon of biscuit batter into each cup.
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Add a spoonful of seafood filling (not too much — don’t overflow).
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Top with another spoonful of biscuit batter to cover.
4. Bake
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Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown on top and cooked through.
5. Add Garlic Butter (Optional)
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Mix melted butter with garlic powder and parsley. Brush over hot muffins.
🍴 Tips & Serving Ideas
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Serve warm with a squeeze of lemon or hot sauce.
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Pairs great with a green salad or roasted vegetables.
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Freeze extras and reheat in the oven or air fryer for a quick snack.
Let me know if you want a lighter version, or one using boxed biscuit mix (like Bisquick or Red Lobster mix) to save time!
