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.

Daniyal Shah
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I'm not usually a fan of scones, but these were amazing! The peppered bacon and cheese were a perfect combination. I will definitely be making these again.


Nati Magician
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These scones are so easy to make and they are always delicious. I love that I can use different types of cheese to change up the flavor.


Qamriii Gulbaz
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These scones are the best! I love the combination of peppered bacon and cheese. They are always a hit with my family and friends.


Busisiw Mvunyiswa
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I've been making these scones for years and they are always a hit! They are the perfect addition to any breakfast or brunch menu.


Matribhumi Online tv
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These scones were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again for future events.


Uncle Jay
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These scones were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly! I used a sharp cheddar cheese and it gave them a nice sharp flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


Kailee Maxwell
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These scones were delicious! I loved the crispy edges and the soft, fluffy centers. The peppered bacon and cheese were a perfect addition.


Mary Engel
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These scones were amazing! The peppered bacon and cheese were a perfect combination. I will definitely be making these again.


anon ymous
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Overall, I thought these scones were okay. They were easy to make and they had a nice flavor, but they were a bit dry and bland for my taste.


Bf Rk
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These scones were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.


Prechy Omassy
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I found the flavor of these scones to be a bit bland. I think I would add some more spices next time.


Maira Begum
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These scones were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add a little more milk next time.


Nazia Riaz
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I've made these scones several times now and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and they are always delicious. I love the peppered bacon and cheese flavor.


ujjwal subedi
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These scones were delicious! I loved the combination of peppered bacon and cheese. They were perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.


Mary Jones
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I made these scones for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


Abdulaziz Salihu
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These scones were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I used sharp cheddar cheese and it gave them a nice sharp flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


Qammar Zaman Samoon
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I'm not usually a fan of scones, but these were delicious! The peppered bacon and cheese gave them a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. I would definitely recommend trying this recipe.


Michelle Eagle hunter
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These scones were a hit at my family brunch! They had the perfect balance of savory and cheesy flavor, and the peppered bacon added a nice kick. I'll definitely be making these again.