Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Scones Recipe

Homemade jalapeno cheddar cheese and bacon scones have the perfect amount of fresh jalapeño peppers, cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon in every bite. They can be enjoyed on their own with butter for breakfast egg sandwiches or dipped in hot soup or chili. This savory scones recipe has a subtle spicy kick, with salty goodness from bacon and cheddar, making it one of our favorites.

Most of our recipes are for sweet scones, however, sometimes you need a savory version on your plate. We've made some great flavors like bacon cheddar scones, and rosemary-cheddar scones are perfect flavor combinations to try. 

Grab your favorite sharp cheddar cheese, some fresh jalapeno peppers, and crispy bacon, and let's make something yummy.

Tools to make the best homemade scones

These are the tools I find are the best and most helpful to make perfect scones. I use them for every recipe.

• Pastry blender we mention this item with every single recipe because it is THE item that will ensure a fluffy outcome for your scones. You can use 2 knives or your hands, but a pastry blender is best.
• Parchment paper a baking sheet lined with parchment paper is not only great for non-stick baking, but it is also awesome for easy cleanup! No pan scrubbing is needed!
• Mixing bowl should be a large mixing bowl if you want to make this a one-bowl recipe! I mix and also knead the scone dough right in the bowl before turning it out onto a floured surface.

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour
• brown sugar
• baking powder
• salt
• shredded cheddar cheese
• chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• half-and-half
• fresh jalapeno peppers
• cooked bacon
• paprika
• black pepper
• plain greek yogurt
• egg
• Flaky salt

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How to Make Cheddar Jalapeno Scones

Making flaky buttery scones is something I try to do every weekend. When I added fresh jalapenos and salty bacon with shredded cheddar, it was one of the best scones I've tasted in a while. I'm not a big one for spicy food and was a bit nervous to add the minced peppers, but all the flavors worked so well together- and were not spicy at all. 

Start with a pre-heated oven set to 425 degrees.

In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients and mix flour, baking powder, brown sugar, paprika, pepper, and salt. 

With a cheese grater, grate cheddar or use pre-packaged grated cheddar. For this recipe, I used shredded Cabot sharp cheddar. 

Cook 2 pieces of bacon until crispy. Let cool and chop into pieces.

Carefully seed 1-2 small jalapeno peppers and finely chop until you have enough for 1/4 cup. Add grated cheese, peppers, and bacon to dry ingredients and gently stir. 

Next, add cold butter to the flour mixture, and using a pastry cutter or two knives cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Stir in the wet ingredients of plain Greek yogurt and a large egg and mix until just moistened. On a lightly floured work surface, knead dough gently 5 to 10 times until you have a soft dough. 

Gently pat into a 1-inch-thick round and with a bench scraper or sharp knife, cut into 8 wedges.

Transfer scones to a parchment-lined baking tray, 2 ” apart. Brush the tops of the scones with half and half or heavy cream and sprinkle each top with a pinch of flaky salt.

Bake on middle oven rack until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.

Let cool to room temperature on a wire rack.

Some fun add-ins and topping ideas for your scones

• Chopped green onions
• Dried chives

What Do You Eat With A Cheddar Scone? 

This recipe makes such good scones! The kitchen smelled so amazing when this special treat was baking and after my husband and I took a bite, we both agreed this was one of the best cheese and bacon scones and started naming off what they would taste great with. 

• Hearty stew or soup
• Chili
• Breakfast Sandwich – slice in half and add an egg.
• Afternoon Tea Sandwich- Slice in half and add a slice of turkey, ham, or sliced cucumbers
• Snack- add sliced or shredded apples

How to Store Scones

Store leftover scones on the counter loosely covered with plastic wrap or in the fridge in an airtight container or bag for up to 3 days. Jalapeño cheddar scones can also be frozen for up to 3 months. To freeze, place them in a single layer on a cookie sheet and freeze for 30 minutes, then transfer them to a freezer-safe bag. 

Can Cooked Scones Be Reheated?

Yes, they can! To reheat, place wedges on a parchment-lined sheet and bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 5-7 minutes. 

This American-style scone is such a great recipe that has a hint of spicy peppers, savory bacon, a touch of sweetness from brown sugar, and sharp cheddar cheese with a melt-in-your-mouth flaky texture. Jalapeño scones are the perfect side to have on the dinner table with chili.