Scones aren’t just for a sweet treat – these Chipotle Cheddar Scones are cheesy and slightly spicy and make a perfect side for dinner.
Post Updated September 2014
Originally posted January 15, 2008 – This is another recipe that got lost in the the depths of the archives that needed to shine again. These savory scones are the perfect side for a big bowl of soup or chili and are warm and comforting – perfect as we go into colder weather! These Chipotle Cheddar Scones are will the star of your meal!
If you’ve been reading my blog, you will know that I have a hard time with side dishes. I have been trying to be better lately, mostly so that I can get some extra vegetables into our meals, but the hardest thing for me is pairing sides with the main dish. I’m fine with coming up with a main dish to serve, and I’m fine with coming up with a side dish, but whether or not these always go together is a whole new question!! I actually received an email the other day with a question regarding sides. She said – “your bell peppers look delicious. I have been wanting to make stuffed bell peppers for a guy I have been recently dating. He is a great cook and loves to cook, but it is my turn and I want it to be great. Do you have any suggestions for side dishes for these peppers….and maybe dessert?”
So I need your help!! She was referring to the Stuffed Bell Peppers I made a few months ago. I’m counting on you all to come up with a great meal plan including these peppers!!
I realized last night that I hadn’t posted about these chipotle cheddar scones yet, which is a shame, because they really were very delicious!! I made them awhile back with the Cornflake Crusted Halibut. Once again, I don’t really know if these “went” together, but I sure did enjoy both of them!! One thing I know these cheddar scones would go well with is a nice, hot bowl of chicken tortilla soup. I have really been wanting to whip up another batch of these scones, so maybe I will be making some soup soon!! I was afraid the chipotle would be quite hot, but I was actually surprised at how you just tasted a little bit of heat. I might even add a little extra next time I make these!
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Chipotle Cheddar Scones
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons cold butter cut into small pieces
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup 2 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon minced canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or a fork until it resembles coarse meal. Add in the sour cream, cheese, water, chipotle in adobo adn egg. Stir just until moistened.
- Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add sour cream, cheddar cheese, 1 tablespoon water, chipotle chile, and egg; stir just until moist. Knead in bowl with lightly floured hands just until dough forms.
- Lightly flour a work surface and dump out the dough. Lightly knead just until it comes together. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a 6-inch circle. Cut each circle into 6 wedges. Arrange the wedges on the baking sheet 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until browned. Serve warm.
Recipe Notes:
Chels R. says
We just made scones and chicken tortilla soup in my cooking class at the beginning of the month. So good! I never think to add savory scones to a meal.
Marye @ Restless Chipotle says
Chipotle and cheddar? Your speaking my love language! These look amazing.
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
I have never made savoury scones before, you have definitely inspired me to recreate the recipe. These look and sound absolutely delicious!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I would eat these scones with ANYTHING!!! 🙂 Pinned!
Deborah says
Thanks, Dorothy!!
Gwen says
I for one much prefer savory to sweet and spicy chipotle cheddar is my favorite!
Shannon Rejaie says
I grew up eating stuffed peppers often, and my mother ALWAYS paired them with mashed potatos…I could probably eat them no other way.
Jenny says
I love scones. They are a weekend staple around my house. And I have had savory scones at a cute restaurant in Pittsburgh. But really, aren’t savory scones just biscuits? I’ve literally been trying to figure this out for a year now. 🙂
mimikatzchen says
first, the scones look great! i was looking to do something with our beef stew for sunday football night and these will go perfect!
as for the side … i would do either a sautéed dark leafy kale, or for texture difference, i would do a very light crunchy green salad … or something like a carrot and celery salad with a sherry vinaigrette.
Tartelette says
These scones would be perfect with chili this weekend!
As a side dish for the peppers, I’d go with a green salad with tomatoes and cucumbers, light vinaigrette
BC says
I have a lot of difficulty with side dishes too. I usually choose a “first course”. What about a Greek salad?
Brilynn says
I’m brutal for figuring out sides as well. I don’t think mine usually go together…
Those scones look great and substantially lighter than most.
Laura says
I love savoury scones Deborah! I’m going to have to give these a try
Emiline says
I’ll have to think about a side for you.
I’ve made scones, but I’ve never made them savory. These look so good! I like the looks of them.
They look trendy. Do you know what I mean? Like cover of a magazine.
Sylvia says
I love savory scones, normally I use like bread for breackfast