5 from 18 votes
Cheddar and Jalapeno Scones
Cheddar and Jalapeno Scones combine sharp cheddar cheese with the mild heat of finely chopped jalapeño peppers, baked into tender, flaky scones. The butter-rich dough is cut into wedges and baked until golden, creating a savory snack or breakfast option with a pleasant balance of creamy cheese and subtle spice. They are made with simple pantry ingredients and designed to be served warm, bringing out the rich flavor of the cheese and the gentle kick from the jalapeños.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
374 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 5 tablespoons butter chilled and cut into pieces, unsalted
- 6 ounces cheddar cheese grated, sharp
- 1 jalapeño seeded and finely chopped
- ½ cup milk + 3 tablespoons, whole
- 1 egg beaten with a little milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F and position the rack in the middle of the oven.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Add the butter pieced and mix until blended or mix with a fork so that the dough is somewhat crumbly.
- Stir in the cheese, jalapeno, and milk, being careful not to overmix.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and form a dough circle about ½-inch thick. If the dough is still crumbly, add another tablespoon of milk. With a long knife cut the dough into 12 wedges.
- Place the wedges in a circle in a lightly greased 12-inch cast-iron skillet, leaving some space in between.
- Brush with the beaten egg and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
374kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
84mg
(28%)
Sodium
392mg
(16%)
Potassium
184mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
650IU
(13%)
Calcium
271mg
(27%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 374
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 374kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 392mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 184mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 650IU | 13% |
| Calcium | 271mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.