Name: Ham & Cheese Scones
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1.5 cups all-purpose flour plus 2 tablespoons, divided; 1.25 cups white whole-wheat flour; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon sugar; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (1 1/2 ounces); 0.25 cup chopped Black Forest ham (1 1/2 ounces); 0.25 cup thinly sliced fresh chives; 1 cup reduced-fat milk or buttermilk; 1 large egg

Ham & Cheese Scones

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No bakery degree required for this recipe: these healthy, savory ham-and-cheese scones are as easy to make as a batch of muffins. White whole-wheat flour adds a boost of fiber, and just enough butter gives them great flavor and texture without going overboard on calories. Try them with brunch or alongside your favorite stew.

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Updated on June 19, 2020

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

12 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Calorie Low Added Sugars

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour plus 2 tablespoons, divided
1 ¼ cups white whole-wheat flour
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (1 1/2 ounces)
¼ cup chopped Black Forest ham (1 1/2 ounces)
¼ cup thinly sliced fresh chives
1 cup reduced-fat milk or buttermilk
1 large egg

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
Whisk 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut or rub butter into the dry ingredients. Stir in cheese, ham and chives.
Whisk milk (or buttermilk) and egg in a medium bowl; stir into the dry ingredients until just combined.
Sprinkle a work surface with 1 tablespoon flour. Turn the dough out and sprinkle the top with the remaining 1 tablespoon flour. Knead three to five times, or until the dough just comes together. Divide in half and pat each piece into a 5-inch circle. Cut each circle into 6 wedges and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the scones until firm to the touch, 18 to 24 minutes.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Store airtight for up to 1 day; reheat at 300°F for 10 to 15 minutes.

Easy cleanup: Recipes that require cooking spray can leave behind a sticky residue that can be hard to clean. To save time and keep your baking sheet looking fresh, line it with a layer of foil before you apply the cooking spray.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

191	Calories
8g	Fat
25g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Serving Size 1 scone
Calories 191
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 25g	9%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 2g
Added Sugars 1g	2%
Protein 7g	13%
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 4g	22%
Cholesterol 36mg	12%
Vitamin A 300IU	6%
Vitamin C 1mg	1%
Folate 55mcg	14%
Sodium 345mg	15%
Calcium 154mg	12%
Iron 3mg	16%
Magnesium 9mg	2%
Potassium 87mg	2%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.