Cheese and Bacon Scones
Learn how to make Cheese and Bacon Scones to serve as a savory side dish! This recipe features gruyere cheese, crispy bacon bits, and green onions.
Making these Cheese and Bacon Scones
Today was the MOMS Club Third Annual Bake-Off. Any regular in our chapter will tell you that if there’s an activity with food, we are there. We are a food loving group of mamas.
The previous two years I was unable to enter in the bake-off, though I did attend and sample all the goodies. Things like being 1 month postpartum with Madeline or having company in town had kept me from the baking frenzy.
Not this year! With no pressing plans or brand new babies, I decided I simple had to make something. My Easy Lemon Ricotta Cake (I needed to use up some ricotta) and something new.
Most of my friends in the chapter read my blog, so I wanted to try something new on them since they regularly get first dibs on new creations. There are also tons and tons of sweets, so I thought I’d try baking something savory.
Thus, these scones were born. And boy were they loved! I took home first place in the breads category. And there wasn’t a single one left. They were literally tossed into the car moments after coming out of the oven. I wanted them to still be warm when I arrived. You know, to give me an edge on the voting and all.
There are many gifted bakers in our chapter, and I can’t wait to get my hands on all the recipes from the Bake-Off. It’s really a super fun event. In fact, one of the winners from last year is now a family favorite recipe for Buttery Dinner Rolls.
Tools Needed for this Recipe
You’ll need a few kitchen tools to prepare these cheese and bacon scones. Here’s what I recommend having on hand before getting started:
- Measuring Cups and Spoons – you’ll need a standard set of each for measuring the ingredients.
- Cutting Board and Sharp Knife – to cut the green onions, cheese, and bacon.
- Large Mixing Bowl – to combine flour and other dry ingredients together.
- Small Bowl – to combine the wet ingredients.
- Wooden Spoon – to combine the liquids with the flour mixture.
- Food Processor, Pastry Blender, or Box Grater – to cut the cold butter into the flour.
- Large Baking Sheet – to bake the cheese and bacon scones on.
- Parchment Paper – to line the baking sheet.
- Pastry Brush – to brush the egg wash on the tops of the scones before baking.
- Wire Rack – to cool the savory bacon scones after baking.
What’s in these Cheese and Bacon Scones?
- All-Purpose Flour
- Baking Powder
- Cayenne
- Nutmeg
- Salt
- Cold Butter
- Half and Half
- Eggs
- Swiss or Gruyere Cheese
- Green Onions
- Bacon
- Egg Wash
For the complete ingredient list and detailed instructions to make these scones with bacon and cheese, scroll to the bottom of this post for the FREE printable recipe card.
How to Make Cheese and Bacon Scones
If you’re new to baking scones, don’t worry! This recipe for homemade scones is fairly simple to prepare.
- Combine the dry ingredients: Stir together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, cayenne, and nutmeg. Then cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until the butter is in very small pieces.
- Add the mix-ins: Transfer bacon, cheese, and green onion into the flour mixture and combine.
- Combine the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and half and half.
- Make the Scone Dough: make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, add the wet ingredients and stir into the flour mixture until just combined.
- Shape the scones: Turn the scone dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide into two equal balls. Pat each ball into a large circle, then place onto a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet. Using a pastry cutter or sharp knife, divide each ball into equal wedges.
- Apply the egg wash: whisk an egg and buttermilk together, then brush over top of the scones.
- Bake the scones: Bake until golden brown.
The above is simply a quick summary of this bacon scone recipe. Check out the full recipe in the free printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for all the detailed instructions.
Recipe Tips
- Homemade Bacon Bits really make this recipe, so for best results don’t substitute store bought!
- Don’t know what it means to cut butter into flour? Head over to my post and read all of my tips and tricks for cutting butter into flour.
- Don’t overmix the dough. That will make the scones dense and tough rather than tender and flaky. The cold butter and flour mixture should look like coarse crumbs.
- Use cold butter for best results. I keep the butter in the fridge until I’m ready to slice it and add it to the dry ingredients. The cold butter will melt and create pockets of steam in the scones as they bake. Those pockets of steam are what make the best scones!
Cheese and Bacon Scones FAQs
Got questions about how to make this scones with bacon? Here are the answers to a few commonly asked questions. Feel free to leave any other questions in the comments on this post and I’ll respond with answers.
Can I use a different cheese?
Yes, feel free to customize these according to your preference! You can substitute sharp cheddar cheese and make bacon cheddar scones.
What can I substitute for half and half?
If you have milk and cream, you can make your own half and half substitute. Alternatively, whole milk would probably be the best alternative when making these scones with bacon.
How should I store leftover cheese and bacon scones?
Leftover scones should be cooled to room temperature, then stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Try this Cheese and Bacon Scone Recipe!
Next time you’re looking for a savory scone recipe, give these scones with bacon and cheese a try!
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Cheese and Bacon Scones
Learn how to make Cheese and Bacon Scones to serve as a savory side dish! This recipe features gruyere cheese, crispy bacon bits, and green onions.
Ingredients
For the Scones
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- two pinches cayenne pepper
- two dashes nutmeg
- 1 cup cold butter, sliced
- 1/2 lb. swiss or gruyere cheese, diced
- 6 green onions, thinly sliced
- 14 strips center cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 large eggs
- ⅔ cup half and half
For the Egg Wash
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon half and half
Instructions
Recipe Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the bacon, onion, and cheese. Set aside till bacon has cooled. After cooling, toss these ingredients together with 1 tsp flour in a small bowl. Set aside.
Making the Scone Dough
- In a large mixing bowl bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, cayenne, nutmeg, and salt. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or two knives until the butter is pea-size.
- Stir the reserved bacon, onion, and cheese mixture into the flour mixture. Set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl or glass measuring cup, lightly beat the eggs and half and half.
- Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, then add the egg mixture. Using a wooden spoon, fold mixture until it begins to come together.
Shaping the Scones
- Turn out the dough onto a well-floured surface and knead gently for less than one minute. Divide dough into two equal balls.
- Pat each ball into an 8-inch circle. Place each ball onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Score each circle with a knife into 8 wedges.
- Transfer the cut scones to the preparing baking pan.
Making the Egg Wash
- In a small bowl, beat the egg and half and half together to make the egg wash. Then, brush the tops of the unbaked scones with the egg wash using a pastry brush or silicone brush.
Baking the Scones
- Bake for 20-25 (depending on the size of your scone) minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
adapted from Jalapeño-Cheddar Scones
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 379Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 611mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 14g
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