PEPPERED BACON AND CHEESE SCONES

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Mmm! That's what you'll hear as you serve a platter of these buttery, savory scones. The bacon and cheese flavor combination is a welcomed change of pace to the usual sweet varieties often served at brunch. -Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups shredded Gouda cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cheese, bacon and shallot., In a small bowl, whisk egg and buttermilk until blended; reserve 1 tablespoon mixture for brushing scones. Stir remaining mixture into crumb mixture just until moistened., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 10 times. Pat dough into an 8-in. circle. Cut into 8 wedges. Place wedges on a greased baking sheet. Brush with reserved buttermilk mixture., Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 718mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

Mere Qoro
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These scones were delicious! The peppered bacon and cheese were a perfect combination.


Burhan Ud Din
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I've made these scones several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack.


Gost Face
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These scones were a bit too crumbly for my taste.


Roslyn Mcgee
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I'm not a big fan of scones, but these were actually really good! The peppered bacon and cheese gave them a nice savory flavor.


Shawn Jr
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These scones were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly! I will definitely be making them again.


Dmitri Gonzalez
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The scones were a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


Ryan Sheehan
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These scones were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Mae Andraje
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I've been making these scones for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect breakfast or snack.


Noah Torres
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These scones were a bit too salty for my taste.


Godspower Dc
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I made these scones for my family and they loved them! They were so fluffy and flavorful.


Sahib Zada
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The scones were a bit too dense for my liking.


Nana Ijeoma
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These scones were easy to make and tasted great! I used sharp cheddar cheese and it gave them a nice tang.


Md fokrul islam Ridon
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I've made these scones several times now and they're always a favorite. They're so versatile - I've added different types of cheese, bacon, and even vegetables. They always turn out great.


anak magar
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These scones were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I should've added more milk.


Ejiroogene Tolulope
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I made these scones for a brunch party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly.


Nyawira Wanjohi
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These scones were absolutely delicious! The peppered bacon added a nice savory flavor, and the cheese was gooey and melted perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.