Description
Savory, tender scones filled with grated zucchini and sharp Cheddar cheese—perfect for brunch, snacks, or pairing with soups and salads.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup grated zucchini (squeezed dry)
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup cold butter, cubed
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup milk
1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add cubed butter and work it in until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in zucchini and Cheddar cheese until evenly mixed.
- Whisk together milk and egg, then add to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
- Turn dough onto floured surface, shape into a 1-inch thick circle, and cut into 6 wedges.
- Place on a lined or greased baking sheet and bake 18–20 minutes, until golden.
- Cool slightly and serve warm.
Notes
- Add herbs like chives or parsley for extra flavor.
- Include bacon or ham for a meatier version.
- Use Gruyère or Parmesan instead of Cheddar for a twist.
- Top with seeds or salt before baking for crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
