Bacon, Pepper Jack, & Jalapeno Scones

60m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
1h 15m
Ready In


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Original is 12 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (108.2 g)
  • Calories 316.2
  • Total Fat - 16.9 g
  • Saturated Fat - 9.1 g
  • Cholesterol - 60.1 mg
  • Sodium - 694.9 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 29.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 1.3 g
  • Sugars - 3.1 g
  • Protein - 11.5 g
  • Calcium - 294.1 mg
  • Iron - 1 mg
  • Vitamin C - 25.5 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.1 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Cook the bacon until brown and crispy; about 7 minutes.

Step 2

Transfer bacon to a paper towel lined plate and allow it to cool for a few minutes.

Step 3

Once it's cool enough to handle, transfer it to a small cutting board and using a sharp knife chop the bacon into bits; set aside.

Step 4

Carefully slice the jalapeno peppers in half vertically and use a small spoon to scrape out the seeds (don't use your bare fingers here).

Step 5

Chop the peppers into small bits; set aside.

Step 6

In a large bowl sift the flour, baking powder, paprika and pepper and salt; add sugar, whisk well to combine.

Step 7

Quickly cut in the butter and cheese. Cover and place bowl in the freezer for 15 minutes.

Step 8

While the dough is chilling, preheat the oven to 400 degrees (F) and set a rack on the upper-middle level. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.

Step 9

Once the 15 minutes are up, gently stir the sour cream , chopped bacon, and jalapeno peppers into the flour mixture; the dough will be soft, sticky, and shaggy.

Step 10

Lightly flour your hands, then gather the dough into a ball.

Step 11

Transfer the dough to a well-floured surface and pat the dough out into a large rectangle approximately 1" inch thick. The dough will look very shaggy - not to worry!

Step 12

Use a small round biscuit cutter to cut out about 12 scones, reshaping the dough as needed and using scraps to form new rounds of dough.

Step 13

Place the scone cut-outs on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space in between each one for spreading.

Step 14

Brush each scone with a little beaten egg.

Step 15

Bake the scones for 18- 20 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown on top.

Tips


No special items needed.

Editorial Notes

The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.


  • When selecting the butter, make sure it is very cold for best results.
  • For the pepper jack cheese, look for one with a higher fat content for more flavor.

  • Substitute the bacon with tempeh bacon to reduce the amount of saturated fat and cholesterol in the recipe. The benefit of this substitution is that it will still provide a smoky, savory flavor to the scones while making them healthier.
  • Substitute the pepper jack cheese with vegan cheese to make the scones vegan-friendly. The benefit of this substitution is that it will still provide a cheesy flavor and creamy texture to the scones while making them vegan-friendly.

Blueberry Bacon Scones Replace the jalapenos with 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries. Omit the paprika and pepper. Increase the sugar to 3 tablespoons. Add ¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the dry ingredients. After cutting out the scones, press a few blueberries onto the top of each scone before brushing with the egg wash.



Fresh Fruit Salad - A light and refreshing accompaniment to the savory and slightly spicy scones. The sweet and tart flavors of the fruit will balance out the richness of the bacon, cheese and jalapenos.


Creamy Avocado Dip: This creamy dip is the perfect accompaniment to the savory scones. The creamy texture of the dip will provide a nice contrast to the crunchy scones and the cool, refreshing flavors will complement the bacon, cheese and jalapenos.




FAQ

Q: How do I make sure the butter is cold when cutting it into the dough?

A: To ensure the butter is cold when cutting it into the dough, place it in the freezer for 15 minutes before cutting it into cubes and adding it to the flour mixture.



Q: How much sugar should I add to the dough?

A: The amount of sugar you add to the dough will depend on your recipe and personal preference. Generally, a teaspoon of sugar per cup of flour is a good starting point.

1 Reviews

TeresaS

First off I had no idea what shaggy meant in the cooking world...only when it came to the show "Scooby doo"...now I know...even with all the spices and peppers...this seemed to lack flavor and it was on the dry side...I served it with http://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/jalapeo-chicken-salad-20398...made for Bill Board tag game...

4.0

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(31 Oct 2015)

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Fun facts:

The jalapeno pepper is native to Mexico, and is a popular ingredient in Tex-Mex cuisine. It's also the official pepper of Texas, and is the state's official 'vegetable'.

Bacon is a popular breakfast item in the United States, and is said to have been served to President Thomas Jefferson in 1802. He was so impressed that he served it at a White House dinner the following year.