Cheddar Scallion Breakfast Scones

Flaky, savory drop scones packed with sharp cheddar cheese and fresh green scallions.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 7
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $1.55/serving

Dietary

• Vegetarian
• Pescatarian
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Sugar
• Low-Calorie

Tags

• bake
• comfort food
• rich
• quick
• budget-friendly

Ingredients

• 2.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (ground)
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 1.5 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 0.5 cup green onions (sliced thin)
• 1 cup whole milk (cold)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
3. Add 1/2 cup cold cubed unsalted butter and cut into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or fingertips until pea-sized crumbles form.
4. Stir in 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup sliced green onions.
5. Pour in 1 cup cold whole milk and stir just until a soft dough comes together without overworking.
6. Drop dough into 7 equal mounds onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 14 to 15 minutes until tops are golden brown and crisp.

Notes

Reheat in a toaster oven for 3 minutes to restore the crispy exterior.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 398
• Protein: 10.7 g
• Carbohydrates: 35.5 g
• Fat: 22.6 g
• Fiber: 1.6 g
• Sodium: 645 mg
• Saturated Fat: 14 g
• Sugar: 1.9 g
• Cholesterol: 64 mg