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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes

    Cheese and Onion Scones

    Published: Jul 13, 2021 · Modified: Apr 29, 2022 by Ashlyn Meredith ·

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    Cheese and Onion Scones in a bowl lined with a white cloth napkin.

    These Cheese and Onion Scones are a perfect side dish for dinner or they go great with breakfast too! They have buttermilk, sharp cheddar cheese, green onions and butter, of course! These savory scones are simple to make and best when served warm from the oven.

    Cheese and Onion Scones stacked in a bowl.

    The recipe for these Cheese and Onion Scones was inspired by a cheddar green onion muffin recipe I used for many years. This recipe was born when I didn't have quite the correct ingredients for the muffins one day and now I'd much rather eat these over those old muffins any day!

    These are great fresh out of the oven alongside grilled pork chops and a green salad. Alternatively, you could serve them as an appetizer. Leftover scones are also delicious the next day, warmed up and served with eggs and bacon.

    If you are looking for more dishes to serve alongside the main dish, try one of these: Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts, Cheesy Hasselback Sweet Potatoes or Oven Baked Zucchini Chips.

    A close up shot of the inside of a Cheddar Green Onion Scone.

    Why You Will Love These

    • They are quick and easy. You can prepare these in one bowl and in just 10 minutes. They bake for 20 minutes and you can have them on the table from start to finish in 30 minutes.
    • The cheese. The extra-sharp cheddar cheese adds the perfect amount of cheese flavor without overpowering the other flavors.
    • They are fluffy. These scones bake up thick and fluffy, which makes the perfect surface for slathering on all the butter!

    Ingredients Needed

    • Flour
    • Cornmeal
    • Baking powder
    • Salt & pepper
    • Extra-sharp cheddar cheese: These are equally as good with sharp or mild cheddar. You could easily substitute any semi-hard cheese you may have on hand.
    • Unsalted butter: It is best to use unsalted since you are adding in salt. You could use salted butter, but I would reduce the amount of additional salt by ¼ teaspoon. You could also substitute garlic powder for garlic salt if you plan to use salted butter.
    • Buttermilk: Full fat, low fat, or fat-free would work.
    • Green onions: Both the white and green parts of the onions are used in this recipe.
    • Egg
    • Garlic salt
    Ingredients for Cheddar Green Onion Scones in bowls of varying sizes and shapes.

    Step by Step Instructions

    You should be able to have these scones prepared and out of the oven within 30 minutes. Very simple and quick!

    Prepare your pan

    STEP 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with a baking mat or parchment paper.

    Prepare the dough

    STEP 2: Combine all of your dry ingredients (flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and pepper) in a large bowl. Stir with a whisk to combine.

    STEP 3: Add your cold cubed butter. Using a pastry blender, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until it looks like coarse crumbs.

    STEP 4: In a separate small bowl, combine the buttermilk, green onions and egg. Stir with a whisk.

    STEP 5: Add the buttermilk mixture and cheese to the flour mixture. I like to use a fork to mix the ingredients just until they are combined. At this point, you may still have some dry ingredients not fully incorporated. That is okay because you will use your hands to fully incorporate it.

    Prepare Dough for Baking

    STEP 1: Turn dough out onto a very lightly floured surface. Using your hands, carefully incorporate all the ingredients, being careful not to work the dough too much. Pat into an 8-inch round disc.

    STEP 2: Cut into 8 wedges and carefully transfer to the prepared baking sheet.

    STEP 3: Bake in 350°F oven for 18-20 minutes or until the tops are lightly browned.

    For the tops

    STEP 1: Melt the butter in the microwave, add the garlic salt, and stir together.

    STEP 2: When the scones are finished, you will use a pastry brush to brush the garlic butter on the tops. Serve these soon after because they are best warm!

    EXPERT TIPS

    Add ½ cup cooked, chopped bacon to give these scones even more flavor.

    Use a silicone baking mat to help guide the size of the circle that you pat the dough into. This also helps you to make even, straight cuts.

    FAQ

    Can I use a different kind of cheese?

    Yes. You could use any form of cheddar or any semi-hard cheese.

    Can I make these round?

    Sure. You could drop them onto your baking sheet using ½ cup measurements or pat the dough out and use a biscuit cutter to make round scones.

    Storing and Freezing

    Store leftover scones in an airtight container or zip top bag at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Wrap in paper towel and heat in microwave for 10-15 seconds or until heated through before eating.

    To freeze leftover scones, place in airtight zip top bag or container and store for up to 3 months. Thaw on the counter top before heating or heat, wrapped in a paper towel, in the microwave for 30-45 seconds or until heated through.

    Other Recipes to Try

    The two things that may need to be used up after making these Cheese and Onion Scones are the buttermilk and green onions. To use up those ingredients, try one of these recipes:

    • Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns
    • Chocolate Buttermilk Pancakes
    • Pretzel Dip

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    Cheese and Onion Scones on brown parchment paper.
    Cheese and Onion Scones in a bowl lined with a white cloth napkin.

    Cheese and Onion Scones

    Author: Ashlyn Meredith
    These Cheese and Onion Scones are simple and quick. They pair well with any dinner, are great with breakfast and are delicious on their own!
    Yield: 8 scones
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 20 mins
    Total Time: 30 mins
    4.5 from 6 votes
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    Ingredients
      

    FOR THE SCONES

    • 1 ¾ cup flour
    • ¼ cup yellow cornmeal
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 5 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
    • ¾ cup buttermilk
    • 1 egg, lightly beaten
    • ¼ tbsp cup sliced green onion
    • 1 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese

    FOR THE TOPS

    • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic salt

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375ºF.
    • Line a baking sheet with a baking mat or parchment paper.
    • In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking soda, salt, and pepper. Stir with a whisk to combine. Add the butter. Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
    • In a separate small bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg, and green onions. Whisk to combine. Add the buttermilk mixture and cheese to the flour mixture. Using a fork, stir ingredients together just until combined.
    • Transfer dough to a very lightly floured surface. Use your hands to fully incorporate all the ingredients being careful not to work the dough too much. Pat into 8-inch round disc. Slice into 8 wedges. Carefully transfer wedges to baking sheet.
    • Bake in 375°F oven for 18-20 minutes or until tops are just beginning to brown.
    • Using a pastry brush, brush the tops of the scones with the garlic butter. Serve warm.
    Calories: 88.04kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.75g | Protein: 2.64g | Fat: 4.74g | Saturated Fat: 2.74g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.92g | Cholesterol: 14.73mg | Sodium: 155.92mg | Potassium: 26.32mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.47g | Vitamin A: 33.7IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 11.01mg | Iron: 0.17mg
    Keyword bread, breakfast, buttermilk, cheddar, green onion, scone, side dish
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