Jumbo Lump Crab Gravy + Cheddar Bay Garlic Butter Swim Biscuits

There’s comfort food… and then there’s this. Golden, buttery Cheddar Bay-style swim biscuits baked in garlic butter until crisp on the edges and tender in the center, topped with a rich, velvety crab gravy loaded with sweet jumbo lump crab. It’s cozy, indulgent, and just elevated enough to feel like something special without losing that down-home soul.

Whether you’re making this for a weekend brunch, a holiday spread, or just because you deserve something incredible, this dish hits every note: savory, creamy, buttery, and deeply satisfying.

Why You’re Going to Love This Recipe

• Buttery swim biscuits that bake up soft, fluffy, and crispy around the edges
• Loaded with sharp cheddar, garlic, and herbs in every bite
• Creamy, restaurant-style crab gravy packed with jumbo lump crab
• Perfect balance of comfort food and elevated flavor
• Great for brunch, dinner, or impressing guests

Ingredients

Cheddar Bay Garlic Butter Swim Biscuits

• Unsalted butter
• Flour
• Cold buttermilk
• Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• Chives, diced
• Baking powder
• Sugar
• Garlic, paste or minced
• Salt
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Dried parsley

Jumbo Lump Crab Gravy

• Jumbo lump crab meat
• Heavy whipping cream
• Seafood stock
• Shallot, diced
• Bell pepper, diced
• Flour
• Garlic
• Dried tarragon
• Dried parsley
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Unsalted butter

Garnish

• Old Bay seasoning
• Garlic butter
• Chives

How to Make Cheddar Bay Garlic Butter Swim Biscuits

Preheat your oven to 400°F.

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine butter, garlic, salt, and dried parsley. Melt in short intervals until fully combined, then set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, baking powder, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, cheddar cheese, chives, and buttermilk. Gently fold everything together until just combined. Don’t overmix, you want the biscuits tender.

Pour the melted garlic butter into the bottom of your baking dish. Spread the biscuit dough evenly on top. It’s completely fine if the butter pools around the edges and over the top. That’s what gives you those crispy, golden edges.

Score the dough into portions, then bake for 25 to 28 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

How to Make Jumbo Lump Crab Gravy

In a pan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté the shallots, bell peppers, and garlic until soft and fragrant.

Sprinkle in the flour and stir until it’s fully absorbed, creating a light roux.

Deglaze with seafood stock, stirring to combine. Once it begins to thicken, pour in the heavy cream and continue stirring.

Let the gravy simmer until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.

Season with salt, pepper, tarragon, and parsley. Gently fold in the jumbo lump crab meat and let it warm through for a minute or two. Avoid overmixing so you keep those beautiful chunks intact. Remove from heat.

Assemble

Brush the warm biscuits with garlic butter and finish with a sprinkle of Old Bay seasoning.

Cut into thick portions and spoon that rich crab gravy right over the top. Finish with fresh chives and serve immediately.

Storage and Reheating

Store leftover biscuits and gravy separately in airtight containers in the fridge.

To reheat biscuits, warm them in the oven at 350°F until heated through to keep that crisp edge.

Reheat the crab gravy gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of cream or stock if needed to loosen it back up. Avoid overheating to keep the crab tender.

Final Thoughts

This Jumbo Crab Biscuits & Gravy is the kind of dish that makes you slow down and savor every bite. It’s rich without being overwhelming, comforting but still elevated, and packed with flavor from top to bottom.

Perfect for when you want to bring something unforgettable to the table… or keep it all to yourself.

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Jumbo Crab Biscuits & Gravy

There’s something about a pan of buttery, golden biscuits fresh from the oven that just feels like comfort but this one takes a sharp turn into indulgence. These Cheddar Bay garlic butter swim biscuits bake up rich, fluffy, and soaked in flavor from the very bottom up, with crispy edges and a soft, cheesy center that practically melts into every bite. Then comes the real moment. That silky, luxurious crab gravy loaded with sweet jumbo lump crab, kissed with shallots, garlic, and herbs, and finished with just enough cream to make it unapologetically decadent. It seeps into every crevice of those biscuits, turning something already incredible into a full-on experience. This is the kind of dish you make when you want to slow down, savor every bite, and maybe not share.

Course brunch, dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword biscuits and gravy, brunch, crab, seafood

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 6 biscuits

Author kingcooks

Equipment

• 8×8-inch baking pan

Ingredients

Cheddar Bay Garlic Butter Swim Biscuits

• 1 stick butter unsalted
• 2 1/2 cups of flour
• 2 cups buttermilk cold
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
• 1/4 cup chives diced
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp garlic paste or minced
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp parsley dried

Jumbo Lump Crab Gravy

• 8 oz jumbo lump crab meat
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup seafood stock
• 1/4 cup shallot diced
• 1/4 cup bell peppers diced
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 tsp garlic chopped or paste
• 1 tsp tarragon dried
• 1 1/2 tsp parsley dried
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• Unsalted butter for cooking

Garish

• Old Bay seasoning
• Garlic butter
• Chives

Instructions

Cheddar Bay Garlic Butter Swim Biscuits

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine butter, minced garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp dried parsley. Microwave in 20-second intervals until melted. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine all remaining ingredients listed under “Cheddar Bay Garlic Butter Swim Biscuits.” Gently fold until just combined and no dry spots are left.
• Pour the melted garlic butter to the bottom of an 8×8-inch baking pan.
• Add the biscuit dough and spread out evenly. It’s totally fine if the garlic butter overlaps, in a way you want it to.
• Using a knife, divide evenly into servings. This recipe should make six thick biscuits.
• Place in the middle rack of the oven and bake for 25-28 minutes or until cooked through and golden around the edges and top.

Jumbo Lump Crab Gravy

• To pan over medium heat, add a few tablespoons of butter and sauté the shallots, bell peppers, and garlic for 2-3 minutes.
• Once fragrant, sprinkle with flour and allow the flour to be absorbed.
• Deglaze the pan with seafood stock and mix to combine. Once the mixture starts to thicken, stir in the heavy cream.
• Allow to cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken and can coat the back of a spoon.
• Season with salt, pepper, tarragon, and parsley. Finally, fold in the jumbo lump crab meat. Allow to cook for 1-2 minutes just to warm the crab meat and remove from heat.

Assemble

• Now that the biscuits are cooked, brush with garlic butter and give them a dash of Old Bay to finish.
• Cut out a serving and top with the jumbo lump crab gravy. Garnish with chives and enjoy!

There’s something undeniably comforting about starting your day with a dish that feels like a warm embrace. This Breakfast Pot Pie layers all your favorite breakfast staples—fluffy eggs, sautéed veggies, hearty sausage gravy, and a golden biscuit crust—into individual ramekins, making every bite a delightful mix of textures and flavors. Whether you’re hosting brunch or treating yourself to a cozy morning indulgence, this recipe delivers the ultimate satisfaction.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Comfort in Every Bite: Classic breakfast flavors in one dish, topped with buttery biscuits.
• Easy to Customize: Use your favorite veggies or swap out sausage for bacon or mushrooms.
• Perfect for Entertaining: Individual servings make for a stunning brunch centerpiece.
• Make-Ahead Friendly: Prep the components ahead and bake fresh for an effortless morning.

Ingredients

This recipe includes:

• Fluffy eggs
• Sautéed bell peppers and onions
• Creamy sausage gravy
• A flaky honey butter biscuit topping

For a homemade biscuit option, check out my buttermilk biscuit recipe for soft, buttery biscuits that pair perfectly with this dish.

Instructions (VIDEO)

1. Sauté the Veggies:
   Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté chopped bell peppers and onions with salt and pepper until golden. Set aside.
2. Cook the Sausage Gravy:
   In the same pan, brown breakfast sausage until crispy. Add flour, stir, and slowly whisk in heavy cream. Simmer until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
3. Make the Honey Butter Biscuit Topping:
   Combine biscuit mix with milk until a shaggy dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
4. Prepare Fluffy Eggs:
   Whisk eggs, then cook gently in butter and olive oil over low heat, stirring to create soft curds. Season lightly.
5. Assemble the Pot Pies:
   Preheat the oven to 425°F. In individual ramekins, layer scrambled eggs, sautéed veggies, shredded cheddar, and sausage gravy. Top with biscuit dough and spread evenly.
6. Bake and Serve:
   Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake until the biscuit topping is golden, about 18–20 minutes. Brush with honey butter as soon as they come out of the oven and serve warm.

Storage & Reheating Tips

• Storage: Cool completely, then cover and refrigerate for up to three days.
• Reheating: Warm in the oven at 350°F until heated through. For quicker reheating, microwave individual portions for 2–3 minutes, then crisp up the biscuit topping in the oven.

This Breakfast Pot Pie is the kind of meal that turns a simple morning into something extraordinary. Whether it’s the flaky biscuit crust brushed with honey butter or the savory layers beneath, you’ll savor every forkful. Try it for your next brunch or breakfast-for-dinner treat, and you’ll see why it’s destined to become a favorite!

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Breakfast Pot Pie

There’s nothing like waking up to the comforting embrace of a warm, flaky breakfast pot pie. This recipe takes all your morning favorites—fluffy scrambled eggs, savory sausage gravy, and sautéed veggies—and layers them under a golden honey butter biscuit topping that’s just the right touch of sweet. Individually baked in ramekins, these mini pot pies are perfect for cozy mornings, brunch gatherings, or whenever breakfast feels like the best way to start your day.

Course Breakfast, brunch

Cuisine American

Keyword breakfast, omelette, sausage gravy

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Author kingcooks

Equipment

• 6-6oz ramekins

Ingredients

• 2 cups mild cheddar shredded

Sautéed Veggies

• 1 cup bell peppers chopped
• 1/2 cup onion chopped
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• Oil for cooking

Sausage Gravy

• 8 oz breakfast sausage
• 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper

Honey Butter Biscuit Topping

• 1 box red lobster honey butter biscuit mix 11.36oz
• 3/4 cup milk

Honey Butter

• 1/2 stick butter softened
• 1 tbsp honey
• Pinch of salt

Fluffy Eggs

• 6-7 large eggs beaten
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

Sautéed Veggies

• In a pan over medium heat add oil, the chopped bell peppers and onions. Season with salt and pepper.
• Cook until the veggies start to brown, about 3-4 minutes.
• Once browned, set aside.

Sausage Gravy

• In the same pan, add the breakfast sausage. As it cooks, break up the meat into pieces size pieces.
• Cook until the sausage is crispy and browned. This should take 5-6 minutes.
• Add in the flour and stir to combine. Once the flour is absorbed, add the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
• Allow the sauce to cook and thicken for 2-3 minutes.
• Once the right consistency is reached, remove from heat and set aside.

Honey Butter Biscuit Topping

• To a bowl add the dry biscuit mix and milk. Using a fork, mix together until the dough starts to form. Be care not to over mix here. You really just need to stir enough to get a shaggy dough.

Honey Butter

• In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients listed under “Honey butter” and set aside.

Fluffy Eggs

• To a pan over low heat, add olive oil and butter.
• Once the is melted and bubbling slightly, pour in the beaten eggs.
• Using a spatula, gently move the beaten eggs around until curdles start to form.
• Continue until the curdles get larger, then season with salt and pepper. Mix just until the eggs are almost set and glossy.

Assemble

• Pre-heat oven to 425F.
• Add a nice layer of eggs to the bottom of each ramekin. Followed by the sautéed veggies, shredded cheddar and the sausage gravy.
• Top with the prepared biscuit dough. Spread out evenly and place each ramekin on a baking sheet.
• Bake until the biscuit topping is cooked through and golden brown, about 18-20 minutes.
• As soon as they come out of the oven, brush on the honey butter and serve. Enjoy!