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Cheddar and Green Chile Scones

These cheesy Cheddar and Chile Scones are a no-brainer for breakfast. Attractively packed, they make a great hostess gift as well.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 to 12 servings
Calories: 418 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Snacks , Brunch
Cuisine: Mexican , British

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces aged cheddar cheese grated
  • 4 ounces green chile roasted, peeled, and chopped or 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour plus more for work surface
  • 3 large eggs beaten lightly
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, roughly chopped 1 1/2 sticks
Egg wash:
  • 1 egg white beaten with 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Cover a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper, and set aside.
  3. Place the cheddar cheese and chiles in a small bowl, and toss to combine; set mixture aside.
  4. In a small bowl, lightly beat 3 eggs and the cream, and set aside.
  5. Using an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine flour, baking powder, chile powder, and salt. Add butter; mix on low speed until the butter is in pea-size pieces, 1 to 2 minutes. Add egg and cream mixture; mix on low speed until just blended. Add cheese and chile mixture; mix until just combined.
  6. Transfer dough to a well-floured surface, and pat into a 9-inch circle. Using a sharp knife dipped in flour, cut circle into 8 to 12 wedges. Transfer wedges with a spatula to prepared baking sheet; brush tops with egg wash.
  7. Place in oven; bake, until outside is crusty and inside is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Notes

  • Chose chiles according to your tolerance for spice. I ended up making a second batch  for my kids and instead of using the spicy chile in my freezer I used a can of Old El Paso chopped green chiles for a milder and child-friendly version. My children really enjoyed them.

Nutrition Information

Calories 418kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Cholesterol 142mg (47%) Sodium 468mg (20%) Potassium 248mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1012IU (20%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 196mg (20%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8to 12 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 418

% Daily Value*

Calories 418kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Cholesterol 142mg 47%
Sodium 468mg 20%
Potassium 248mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1012IU 20%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 196mg 20%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.