Savory Bacon Cheddar Cheese and Onion Scones

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Easily whip up a batch of these Savory Bacon Cheddar Cheese and Onion Scones filled with sharp cheddar cheese, crispy bacon pieces, and green onions in only 40 minutes! They are a wonderful addition to brunch menus and even pair perfectly with savory soup.

Scones are one of my favorite quick-bread recipes to make. The first time I baked scones, I made a huge mess in my kitchen, but after some practice, I learned a few tips.

Now, baking scones has become easy for me, and my kitchen doesn’t look like I’ve emptied a bag of flour all over the floor when I’m finished!

Since then, I can’t get enough of them!

Ingredient notes

• Flour | For the fluffiest scones, use self-rising flour.
• Butter | I prefer to use frozen butter to make perfectly buttery scones with tiny air pockets, making the texture nice and flaky.
• Cheddar cheese | Mix in freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese for a robust cheesy flavor.
• Green onions | Add chopped green onions for bits of soft and mild onion flavor.

• Bacon | Chop a handful of slices of crisp-fried bacon fresh from the frying pan.
• Heavy cream | Heavy cream is one of the three essential ingredients for scones, moistening the dough to make it moldable and binding the ingredients. 
• Pepper | Bring a subtle spice with freshly ground black pepper sprinkled on the cheesy scones. 

How to make Bacon Cheddar Scones

The whole family will love this easy cheese and bacon scones recipe! So, put the classic cinnamon rolls aside and dig into these tasty cheese scones with chopped bacon!

STEP 1 |  Preheat and prep

Get started by preheating the oven to 425 degrees and lightly coating a sheet pan with cooking spray or add a layer of parchment paper, then set it aside.

Then chop the onions and cooked crisp bacon. Shred the cheddar cheese to be ready when it’s time to add.

Now, let’s take out a bowl and get started.

STEP 2 | Combine dry ingredients, then add cream

Place the flour into a large bowl and use the side with the large holes of a box grater to grate the cold butter into the bowl with the flour. (Yes, cold butter.)

Next, add the shredded cheese and stir together with a fork. Add the green onions and bacon until they are evenly distributed through the dough.

Add the heavy cream to the flour mixture, stirring to combine.

If needed, add more cream until the scone dough starts to come together. It should be “shaggy” with some lumps and loose amounts of flour.

STEP 3 | Form and cut scones

Next, dump the bowl full of dough onto a lightly floured surface, then squeeze and pat it with your hands to form a squared-off log about 12-14 inches long and 4 inches wide.

Once the log is formed, use a sharp knife or bench scraper to cut the log into equal wedges. See, it is simple, right?

Transfer your scone wedges to the prepared baking sheet and place them about 2 inches apart.

STEP 4 | Brush and bake scones, then serve!

With a pastry brush, lightly coat the scones with a little cream or milk and sprinkle with black pepper. The cream browns the tops of the scones perfectly!

Finally, bake them for 20-22 minutes or until gorgeously golden brown. Allow them to cool a little, and serve!

Variations and substitutions

• Gluten-Free Scone Recipe. For easy gluten-free scones, swap the self-rise flour for a gluten-free alternative. If you can’t find a GF self-rising flour alternative, use GF flour and add 1/2 teaspoon of GF baking powder for a leavening agent. Then, just be sure your bacon is certified gluten-free.
• Large scones. If desired, cut the scones to make fewer but larger scones and increase the baking time.
• Herby Cheesy Bacon Scones. Boost the scone’s flavor by mixing fragrant herbs, like dried oregano, rosemary, or parsley. 
• Brush the tops of the scones with egg wash for a glossy finish, and add a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning to the tops.

Storage and reheating tips

• For the first day, you can keep the scones covered on the counter. However, because of the bacon and cheese, if you want to keep these fresh overnight, store these delicious scones in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• If preferred, you can freeze the scones and thaw them before serving again, but this may affect the texture of the scones.

Frequently asked questions

For more savory scones, try my Ricotta-Herb Scones. Or try some of my buttery biscuit recipes, like these Sweet Potato Biscuits and classic Southern Biscuits recipes.

Serving suggestions

This bacon, onion, and cheese scone can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a snack! They also work great for family gatherings or office potlucks.

But it’s seldom better than when served with a steaming bowl of flavorful soup. Try this creamy Potato Broccoli Cheese Soup, comforting Sausage Tortellini Soup, or my classic Creamy Tomato Soup, perfect for dipping!