Cheddar Bay Seafood Pie

🦞 Cheddar Bay Seafood Pie
Ingredients
For the filling:
3 Tbsp butter
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups seafood stock (or chicken broth)
1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt & pepper, to taste
1 cup lump crab meat (picked through for shells)
1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
1 cup cooked lobster or scallops (optional, mix & match)
1 cup frozen peas & carrots
½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

For the topping (Cheddar Bay biscuit crust):
1 (11 oz) box Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix (or homemade biscuit mix)
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¾ cup milk
4 Tbsp melted butter
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp parsley flakes


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Instructions
1. Make the filling:
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
Add onion, celery, garlic, and mushrooms. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in flour and cook 1 minute to form a roux.
Slowly whisk in seafood stock and cream until smooth and thickened.
Stir in Old Bay, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Add seafood, peas & carrots, and cheddar cheese. Stir gently until combined.
Pour mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish or deep pie dish.


2. Prepare the Cheddar Bay topping:
In a bowl, mix the biscuit mix, shredded cheddar, and milk until just combined.
Drop spoonfuls of batter evenly over the seafood filling (it will spread as it bakes).


3. Bake:
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and filling is bubbly.


4. Brush topping:
Mix melted butter, garlic powder, and parsley. Brush over hot biscuit topping right out of the oven.




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🍴 Serving Tips
Serve with a side salad or roasted veggies.
Add a squeeze of lemon before serving for brightness.
If you want it spicier, add a pinch of cayenne or crushed red pepper to the filling.


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