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    Category Home » Breakfast » Cheddar-Ricotta and Bacon Scones

    Cheddar-Ricotta and Bacon Scones

    Published: Dec 23, 2019 · Modified: Apr 25, 2022 by Leigh Anderson · This post may contain affiliate links

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    These savory cheddar, ricotta, and bacon scones are absolutely delicious on their own or warmed up and served with poached eggs and a pat of butter.

    These are my Christmas morning scones! Pillowy soft buttermilk scones with crispy bacon and cheddar cheese. They don’t need much but if you feel so inclined, serve them warm with eggs (any style) and a pat of butter. It really doesn’t get any better!

    Looking for something sweeter? Check out these: Double Chocolate Scones!


    Recipe Steps:

    • crispy bacon cooling in a bowl
    • Cheddar, Ricotta + Bacon Scone ingredients in a bowl

    Don’t toss the excess bacon fat, it gets mixed into the scones with the butter!

    • Cheddar, Ricotta + Bacon Scone dough being mixed in a bowl

    Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

    Serve warm with salted butter!

    Check out more great recipes:

    • Creamy Cheddar, Bacon, and Potato Soup
    • Frisée Salad with Bacon, Croutons, and Poached Egg
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    • Savory Smoked Salmon Dutch Baby
    • Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Pudding

    I love to hear from readers and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. If you make this recipe be sure to leave a comment and/or give it a rating! Don’t forget to follow along on Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram for all the latest updates!


    Cheddar-Ricotta + Bacon Scones

    Cheddar-Ricotta and Bacon Scones

    Savory scones are the perfect snack or breakfast! Warm them up and serve with poached eggs and a pat of butter.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time: 1 hour
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 12 scones
    Calories: 518kcal
    Author: Leigh Anderson

    Ingredients

    • 4 c all-purpose flour
    • 1 tbsp baking powder
    • 1 tsp baking soda
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 tbsp sugar
    • 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
    • 1 ½ c cold buttermilk
    • 11 tbsp cold butter
    • 1 lb bacon
    • 1 ½ c grated cheddar cheese plus more for sprinkling on top
    • 1 c whole milk ricotta
    • 3 scallions thinly sliced

    Instructions

    • Dice the bacon and cook it in a pan until it is golden brown a crispy. Strain the cooked bacon pieces through a sieve over a bowl to catch the bacon fat. Chill the bacon bits and fat in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
    • Preheat the oven to 375. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Sift the dry ingredients into a large bowl. Use a box grater to grate the cold butter into the dry ingredients. Add the reserved, chilled bacon fat to the bowl as well. Use your fingertips to work the butter and bacon fat into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Work quickly so that the butter does not melt.
    • Next, use a wooden spoon to stir in the grated cheddar, bacon, buttermilk, ricotta, and scallions, do not overmix. If the dough is too dry add more buttermilk. Transfer to a well-floured surface and use your hands to gently work the dough together. If the dough is too sticky, add flour until it is manageable. 
    • Flatten the dough to about 1.5 inches thick then press a round biscuit cutter straight down into the dough and drop the scone onto your prepared baking sheet. Cut out as many scones as possible then gently re-work the dough and cut out more scones, repeat until all the dough is used up.
    • Before baking chill the scones for 15 minutes in the fridge or freezer. When ready brush the tops with buttermilk then sprinkle with grated cheddar, bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.

    Notes

    Scones are best the day they are baked but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat or toast before serving. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 914mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 785IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 252mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Ann

      February 23, 2022 at 6:22 am

      5 stars
      These are so good. Had the leftovers with sliced ham for lunch!

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