Bacon Cheddar Scones

These cheesy, savory scones make a great addition to a Saturday brunch or a nice side with a hot bowl of soup.  Or just throw out a couple easy sides and make it a breakfast for dinner night.  Because why not, right?  These come together really quickly and easily so they're great for a busy weeknight--add in some fruit and scrambled eggs and you've got a full, delicious meal that nobody around here would complain about!

Bacon Cheddar Scones

Number of Servings: 8
Time to Prepare: 30 minutes

• 2 cups flour
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 cup butter, cut into chunks
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar jack cheese
• 1/3 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (4-5 slices)
• 2-3 Tbsp thinly sliced green onion

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, and salt.  Add the butter and cut in with a pastry blender or two knives until you have coarse crumbs.

Stir in buttermilk, cheese, bacon, and green onion until the dough begins to come together.  Dump out onto a floured surface and knead a few times until it comes together completely.  Shape and pat into an 8" circle about 1" thick.  Cut into 8 wedges.

Place onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes, until lightly browned and firm to the touch.  Serve warm with butter.

Source: adapted from Damn Delicious
Produce Used: Green onion