Green Chile Cheese Scones
The light and fluffy green chile cheese scones are buttery, flaky and full of cheesy chile flavor! They're delicious on their own but heavenly served with breakfast or dipped into warm soup. They're the perfect cozy scone recipe for fal!
Equipment
- 1 Baking tray
- 1 Parchment paper or silicone mat
- 1 Chef's knife
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 cup butter very cold; cut into 1 cm cubes
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 4 oz green chile roasted, peeled, and diced
- 4 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
- Add 4 oz of the cheddar, flour, salt, onion powder, and baking powder to the bowl of your food processor. Pulse 1-2 times to combine.2 1/4 cup all purpose flour, 1 tsp kosher salt, 2 tsp baking powder, 4 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Cut the cold butter into 1 cm cubes and add them to the flour mixture. Process for 5 seconds or until you have small pea-sized crumbles.1/2 cup butter
- Add the buttermilk, egg, and green chile. Pulse 3-4 times until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overwork.1 egg, 1/2 cup buttermilk, 4 oz green chile
- Empty the food processor onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Knead the dough into a ball and press it down. Then, use your chef's knife to cut 8-10 even slices. Separate the slices and distribute them around your baking tray.
- (Optional) Set the entire baking tray in the fridge and chill the dough for 20-30 minutes to get a better rise.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the bottoms of the scones are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the scones cool for 5 minutes or so. Serve warm.
Notes
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- Feel free to sprinkle the tops of your scones with extra shredded cheddar for a pop of color!
- For more chile flavor, add 1/2 to 1 tsp of green chile powder!
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- If you like spicy flavors, choose hot green chile and add 1 tsp of red chili flakes for extra heat.
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- To get the best rise, let the scones chill in the fridge for 30 minutes or so before baking.
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- Add a handful of diced green onion, chives, or cilantro for a fresh herby flavor.
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- Crumble up some crispy bacon and add 1/4 cup to the dough for a savory flavor.
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- Feel free to roll the scone dough out and cut it into rounds for a biscuit-like shape.
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- You judge the doneness of scones by the bottom, not the overall appearance. The bottoms should be golden brown before removing from the oven.
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- Sharp cheddar cheese has a robust flavor that complements the chile better than milder cheeses. You can, however, use any melty cheese (mozzarella, Monterey jack, pepper jack, smoked gouda, etc.).
Nutrition
Serving: 1scone | Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 699mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 622IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 2mg
Servings: 8 scones
Calories: 338kcal
Cost: 5