Scones aren’t just for a sweet treat – these Chipotle Cheddar Scones are cheesy and slightly spicy and make a perfect side for dinner.
Looking for more bread ideas to serve alongside dinner? Try these Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits or these Garlic and Cheddar Sour Cream Biscuits.
If you’ve been reading my blog, you will know that I have a hard time with side dishes. I have been trying to be better lately, mostly so that I can get some extra vegetables into our meals, but the hardest thing for me is pairing sides with the main dish.
I’m fine with coming up with a main dish to serve, and I’m fine with coming up with a side dish, but whether or not these always go together is a whole new question!!
I realized last night that I hadn’t posted about these chipotle cheddar scones yet, which is a shame, because they really were very delicious!!
I made them awhile back with the Cornflake Crusted Halibut. Once again, I don’t really know if these “went” together, but I sure did enjoy both of them!!
One thing I know these cheddar scones would go well with is a nice, hot bowl of chicken tortilla soup. I have really been wanting to whip up another batch of these scones, so maybe I will be making some soup soon!!
I was afraid the chipotle would be quite hot, but I was actually surprised at how you just tasted a little bit of heat. I might even add a little extra next time I make these!
No matter what you serve them with, these Chipotle Cheddar Scones will be the star of your meal!
More Side Dish Recipes
Baked French Fries
Corn Casserole
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
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Chipotle Cheddar Scones
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons cold butter cut into small pieces
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon minced canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or a fork until it resembles coarse meal. Add in the sour cream, cheese, water, chipotle in adobo adn egg. Stir just until moistened.
- Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add sour cream, cheddar cheese, 1 tablespoon water, chipotle chile, and egg; stir just until moist. Knead in bowl with lightly floured hands just until dough forms.
- Lightly flour a work surface and dump out the dough. Lightly knead just until it comes together. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a 6-inch circle. Cut each circle into 6 wedges. Arrange the wedges on the baking sheet 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until browned. Serve warm.
Chels R. says
We just made scones and chicken tortilla soup in my cooking class at the beginning of the month. So good! I never think to add savory scones to a meal.
Marye @ Restless Chipotle says
Chipotle and cheddar? Your speaking my love language! These look amazing.
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
I have never made savoury scones before, you have definitely inspired me to recreate the recipe. These look and sound absolutely delicious!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I would eat these scones with ANYTHING!!! 🙂 Pinned!
Deborah says
Thanks, Dorothy!!
Gwen says
I for one much prefer savory to sweet and spicy chipotle cheddar is my favorite!
Shannon Rejaie says
I grew up eating stuffed peppers often, and my mother ALWAYS paired them with mashed potatos…I could probably eat them no other way.
Jenny says
I love scones. They are a weekend staple around my house. And I have had savory scones at a cute restaurant in Pittsburgh. But really, aren’t savory scones just biscuits? I’ve literally been trying to figure this out for a year now. 🙂
mimikatzchen says
first, the scones look great! i was looking to do something with our beef stew for sunday football night and these will go perfect!
as for the side … i would do either a sautéed dark leafy kale, or for texture difference, i would do a very light crunchy green salad … or something like a carrot and celery salad with a sherry vinaigrette.
Tartelette says
These scones would be perfect with chili this weekend!
As a side dish for the peppers, I’d go with a green salad with tomatoes and cucumbers, light vinaigrette
BC says
I have a lot of difficulty with side dishes too. I usually choose a “first course”. What about a Greek salad?
Brilynn says
I’m brutal for figuring out sides as well. I don’t think mine usually go together…
Those scones look great and substantially lighter than most.
Laura says
I love savoury scones Deborah! I’m going to have to give these a try
Emiline says
I’ll have to think about a side for you.
I’ve made scones, but I’ve never made them savory. These look so good! I like the looks of them.
They look trendy. Do you know what I mean? Like cover of a magazine.
Sylvia says
I love savory scones, normally I use like bread for breackfast