I saw a scone recipe in a magazine I was reading while waiting in line at the grocery store but before I could read any of the ingredients I was not so nicely asked are you ready to check out! So for the first time ever I sadly proceeded to the counter to check out- frantically trying to remember if I read anything that I could use to re-create that dish. What is the dish you ask? It was a savory chipotle scone loaded with goodness only the problem is I don’t know what that goodness was, I only know that is looked GOOD!
So with that good looking scone still on my mind I got home eager to get in the kitchen and try to come up with something that at least resembled the picture I saw earlier. I love the taste and smell of chipotle. Its an ingredient most people either love or hate and I am a lover! I know that chipotle pairs great with cheese and what goes better with cheese than ham? Right! Hold On-Wait! I am not telling you the whole truth. When we got home Grant started to watch the cat and the hat and no joking aside the cat said the line about green eggs and ham and that is when the ham part of the scones entered my mind.
So there you have it. Now you know the whole story behind my Ham Cheese & Chipotle Scones. They are out of this world delicious and a great side to any type of dinner. I made extras and we have the scones with salad, soup and even pasta. They are perfect, easy and best part of all is the kids will love them even as much you do!
Ingredients
- 2 cups AP flour
- 1 TBSP baking powder
- 3 TBSP sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1 chipotle chili, minced
- 1 stick cold butter cut into small pieces
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup chopped ham, drained
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 eggs
Instructions
Yeah, Um, I need and want this with my morning coffee!!
Way to recreate!!! Whoop! Love that green eggs and ham only added to the inspiration!
I don’t think these need to be a side. Seems to me they could be the “star” paired with a salad and a glass of wine.
Best,
Bonnie
This with a scrambled egg and a mimosa! Sounds like I’ve got my Saturday brunch figured out
Oh my, those look delicious! You mentioned that the ham needs to be drained, so I’m assuming you used canned ham, no? Can I use just chopped fresh ham either leftover or from the deli, rather than canned?
Thank you for sharing!
One word………..YUMMY!
I’m “coming clean” in saying Ive only had sweet type scones….where have I been? lol
These really do look great…and I bet you can just zap them in the microwave the next day? right? Say yes…because if so, I’m thinking these little babies could be the perfect thing for my son to chomp on while on the school bus:)
Happy Monday love!
A fun lifestyle blog!
These scones look divine and I like that they are not sweet but savory. I love having a carb with my soup so I am going to try these next time. I am sure my kids would love it as well as they love scones and ham.
I do the same thing at the grocery store. I check out all the delicious cooking magazines as I am waiting in line for check out. If there is a tempting recipe then I just up and buy the magazine. I usually find a couple other recipes in there to help balance the cost.
Inspiration is all around us….even on kid shows!! I love these, all in one breakfast! You’re days must be so busy and full of activity, yet there you are creating new dishes every day!!
These made me swoon! fantastic flavors – love that you always have a twist!
mary x
Ha! Dr. Seuss as inspiration. Nice! If you remember the magazine you were reading, I’m sure you could do a search online from the mag’s website to help you find the recipe.
savory scones? oh yeah!
Ham and cheese is definitely a staple in my home, but making them into scones and then adding chipotle… Genius. Great recipe
Fantastic combination of flavors for a score Jessica. Well done!
This sounds perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner! I am so glad you came up with this! Doesnt sound hard to make either. When I thought of scones I thought hard. Thanks girl
What a great combination of flavors for a scone. With a nice cup of soup, this would be the perfect winter lunch. I love the Cat in the Hat!
Those were some of my favorite books to read to my kids when they were little. Enjoy your week.
These savory scones look wonderful! Glad that you were able to recreate them successfully. They will be great with a cup of soup.
Aren’t those cooking magazine at the supermarket a devil? I always end up with cooking magazine in my trolly as there isn’t enough time to read through! Great recreation!
I like these Dr Seuss’s inspired savory scones. Will bookmark this and make this for my family.
It is indeed the weather for scones, and this would be amazing with a nice bowl of cauliflower soup! Very cute inspiration Jessica!
These look and sound wonderful. I am adding them to my list to try.
I agree these don’t need to be a side! They look so yummy!!
We are huge chipotle fans here. I love this one, Jessica. Brilliant!
What a wonderfu recipe ! Love Chipotle anything so this is up my ally.
Scone & Savory = Perfect
Love the fantastic flavors these babies have, what a way to start the day.
I make fruit scones all the time, but never savory. Until now. You’ve convinced me
I think we girls, at least the foodie girls have the same habit of glancing through food magazine while waiting in the check out counter
. I do that all the time and so many times I would land up wondering the ingredients.
I see that you have done a great job and this scone looks so good .. SO GOOD !
Patent this one quickly – what a winner!
Mandy
Perfect reproduction! This looks incredible!
I have to say, I LOVE that you based these scones off of Dr. Seuss! And chipotle is a favorite flavor of mine as well. These are definitely somethign I’d love to start the day with!
Duh….I didn’t realize there were savory scones. Love chipotles at our house.
Sam
i know you are forever so brilliant coming up with your own creations and i bet this is even better than the one in the magazine! abt the incident at the supermarket..probably the cashier is just hinting to you..hey, no free reading!! haha!
Yeah for Dr. Seuss inspired meals! These look mighty fine.
Those look so good!
perfect for breakfast on the go! It’s got a little bit of every food group!
I love scones and don’t make them nearly enough…certainly never a beautiful savory scone like this one! Now that my husband is eating pork again, I think I will try these!
I was on a scone kick for a while but I never made them savory!
Great job on this savory scones, Jessica! I definitely want to try your recipe!
Oh I can have these any days!! I can even see it matched with like a gravy dish with the scone dipping in it.. mmm..
Savory scones… wonderful idea! These look great! And adding ham was a wonderful idea, too, even if inspired by Dr. Seuss
My parents would love these!! It’s my mom’s birthday tomorrow and I might make these for her
I love that these are inspired by the cat in the hat! I’m also a fan of chipolte. I’m pinning these so I remember to make them, I have chipolte waiting for just this recipe in the freezer.
i love savory scones like this!
you make me smile with your honesty–
so great that The Cat in the Hat triggered the inspiration!
I love the smoky heat of chipotle peppers—perfect with the cheddar and ham.
I’ve never made a savory scone, but my hubby would inhale these beauties! Great idea~
What an incredible mix of flavors for scones. Love the recipe and can’t wait to make them.
Ooh, I’ve never tried savory scones before, but YUM! These look so good–perfect for a weekend brunch!
These scones sound heavenly and look so good. I had planned to make some bacon cheddar scones before the holidays but never got around to it. I’d forgotten about those, now I will definitely make them. Yours make me hungry. Thanks for sharing.
I love how creative you are. So inspiring.
I’ve never made savory scones, but these look terrific. Cheese makes any kind of bread great!
Haha, I love how you got the idea to add ham–too funny. These look so delicious! Very creative, too. xx
Ham, cheese and chili are all my favourites! Your scones looks and sounds really delicious! Another yummy creation!