Bacon Cheddar Scones

Scones are usually sweet, but you can make savory scones too! One of my all-time favorites: bacon cheddar scones!

Homemade Savory Scones

I’m a huge fan of scones and love making them almost every weekend. When I bake a batch, I usually freeze them in pairs so I can just thaw and reheat them later for a quick and delicious breakfast (or lunch!).

Up till now I’ve shared a few of my favorite scones recipes here, but those were all sweet. Such as the gingerbread scones, lemon and rosemary scones (with just a hint of savory) and traditional English scones. But savory scones are a big favorite around here too and today I have a delicious flavor variation for you. Scones with bacon and cheddar!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

The crumbly texture of these delicious and yet easy bacon cheddar scones is something you will want to try. Serve them with cream cheese, fresh herbs and extra crispy bacon on top.

Recipe Ingredients

• self-rising flour – you will need a little more than 2 cups. Alternatively you can use all-purpose flour with baking powder. Check this post to see how to substitute.
• butter – I always use unsalted butter. Make sure it is cold butter
• bacon – you can use the bacon as it is or you can crisp the bacon first and than add it to the dough
• cheddar – I like using a sharp cheddar cheese as that gives extra flavor but you can use other types of grated cheese as well

Check the full ingredients and quantities in the recipe card below

How To Make Bacon Cheddar Scones

Start by using a large bowl and combine the dry ingredients (flour, salt and pepper) into the bowl. Mix it together. Next add the butter in cubes and, using the tip of your fingers, work the butter through the flour mixture. Make sure you have a crumbly mixture. Add the chopped bacon and the cheddar as well and mix it through.

Next you add the milk and stir this through with a spatula until it becomes a dough. At that point you start kneading the dough with your hands into a firm dough ball. Alternatively you can use a food processor, but because the kneading is fairly quick I find it easier to use my hands.

Flatten the dough into a round disk and cut into wedges with a pastry cutter or a sharp knife. For this savory scone recipe I chose to cut it into wedges but if you prefer you can also turn them into a round shape like regular scones.

Now place the scones on a prepared baking sheet and brush them with a little milk. I tend to use milk instead of egg wash for brushing the tops.

Next bake the scones for about 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Let them cool slightly before serving with cream cheese.