Description
These savory zucchini cheddar scones are buttery, flaky, and packed with sharp cheddar cheese and fresh zucchini. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a cozy side with soups and salads, they’re easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
1 cup zucchini, shredded (lightly blotted with paper towels)
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup unsalted butter, very cold and cubed
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons chives or green onions, chopped (optional)
¾ cup cold buttermilk (plus extra for brushing tops)
Optional Add-Ins: black pepper, red pepper flakes, or cooked bacon bits.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash, shred, and lightly blot zucchini to remove excess moisture.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder.
Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in zucchini, cheddar cheese, and chives.
Pour in buttermilk gradually, mixing gently until dough just comes together (don’t overmix).
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and shape into a circle about 1 inch thick.
Cut into 8 wedges and transfer to a baking sheet. Brush tops with extra buttermilk.
Bake 18–22 minutes, until golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
Cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
Use cold butter and buttermilk for the flakiest texture.
Don’t overwork the dough—handle it gently to keep scones tender.
Store at room temperature up to 2 days, refrigerate up to 5 days, or freeze up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 240kcl
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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