Cheddar Bay Seafood Pie
A cozy, creamy seafood pie layered with cheddar-infused sauce and topped with a tender, buttery crust. Perfect for family dinners when you want something warm, filling, and a little indulgent without extra fuss.
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 lb mixed seafood shrimp, crab, and white fish, chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
For the Crust/Topping:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cold butter cubed
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 –3 tbsp cold milk
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, then cook onion and garlic until soft and fragrant, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for a minute to form a roux. Gradually whisk in heavy cream and sour cream until smooth, then add cheddar cheese, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Once the cheese melts, stir in seafood and cook for 2–3 minutes until opaque. Add lemon juice and parsley, then remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and cheddar cheese. Cut in cold butter until coarse crumbs form, then add milk a tablespoon at a time until the dough comes together. Roll or pat it to fit your pie dish, adding a dusting of flour if sticky.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pour filling into a greased dish, top with crust, and lightly seal edges. Cut small slits for steam, then bake 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and finish with a squeeze of lemon before serving.