These buttery scones are filled with small bits of ham and asiago cheese and are just fantastic. Easy to mix up, slice and bake!
Over the years I've told you time and time again how easy scones are to make. I think people look at them and feel like they might be hard...but they aren't!
Scones are truly a 'dump in the bowl, mix together, knead a few times, slice and bake' kind of treat. They can be both savory or sweet.
This ham and cheese version is savory!
You've seen my Blueberry Sour Cream Scones, my copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Scones, my Spiced Apple Scones....I could go on and on.
I have loved baking them forever and probably will continue to!
But this ham and cheese version (asiago cheese to be exact) are heavenly. My kitchen smelled amazing, for hours after! I felt like I was living in my own bakery.
I had a ham and cheese scone at a restaurant once and I've thought about it for years. I'm not sure why its taken me so long to recreate!
The trick is to use small diced ham (like fairly small pieces) so it sticks and stays in the dough and to use a strong cheese. By strong I mean one with a great, big flavor so you can actually taste it in the dough.
I used asiago cheese - it's a cow's milk cheese that is nuttier and creamier than Parmesan and has an intense and pungent flavor. Not overpowering, but super flavorful. If you don't have asiago and really good sharp cheddar would work too.
To get these scones a nice golden color you will brush them with a simple egg wash right before baking. They bake up in just 18 minutes and (I promise) will turn out beautifully.
Eating them warm is ideal, but they stay fresh for days in an airtight container. A simple warm up in the microwave brings them to life again.
Look at those buttery layers!
A scone should be tender, light and flakey - and these ARE.
Pair them with some scrambled eggs and fresh fruit and the perfect breakfast is set.
Are you ready to make these?
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