HAM AND CHEDDAR SCONES

Ham and Cheddar Scones image

A good friend of mine frequently makes these scones and shares with me. They are so good and you can see the flecks of cheese, ham and green onions.-Felicity La Rue, Palmdale, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup diced fully cooked ham
1/2 cup diced cheddar cheese
4 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir in cream just until moistened. Stir in ham, cheese and onions. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times., Transfer dough to a greased baking sheet. Pat into a 9-in. circle. Cut into 12 wedges, but do not separate. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 527mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.