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Golden Cheddar Bay biscuits baked over a creamy seafood pot pie filling with shrimp, crab, and vegetables, served in a rustic casserole dish.

Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie – Creamy, Savory & Irresistibly Golden!

This Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie is the ultimate comfort food mashup! Creamy seafood filling loaded with shrimp, crab, and veggies is topped with buttery, golden Cheddar Bay biscuits for a rich, savory bake that’s perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions. It’s easy to make, full of flavor, and guaranteed to impress seafood lovers and biscuit fans alike!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Comfort Food, Main Course
Cuisine American, Coastal Fusion
Servings 6
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet or saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk and spatula
  • Baking dish (9x13 or deep pie dish)
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

For the Filling:

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 cup seafood or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • ½ cup peas
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lb mixed seafood (shrimp, crab, scallops, langostino), cooked or thawed

For the Biscuit Topping:

  • 2 cups biscuit mix (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onion, celery, and carrot until soft.
  • Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in broth and cream.
  • Add peas, seasonings, and simmer until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and gently fold in seafood. Let cool slightly.
  • Pour filling into baking dish.
  • In a bowl, mix biscuit ingredients until just combined.
  • Drop spoonfuls of dough over filling, leaving small gaps.
  • Brush tops with melted garlic butter.
  • Bake for 30–35 minutes until biscuits are golden and filling is bubbling.
  • Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Chill biscuit dough briefly for flakier texture.
  • Use fresh or IQF seafood for best results.
  • Let filling cool before topping to prevent soggy biscuits.
  • Add lemon zest or white wine for brightness.
  • Freeze unbaked pot pie and bake from frozen with extended time.
  • Reheat covered in oven with splash of broth to refresh.
 
Keyword cheddar bay biscuits, Comfort Food, creamy casserole, holiday dinner, seafood pot pie