I make these scones as a way to use up leftover ham. The cheesy, savory wonders are a delight as an appetizer or an afternoon snack. —Barbara Lento, Houston, Pennsylvania

Ham & Cheese Scones

Ham & Cheese Scones
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
40 min
Yield
1 dozen (1/2 cup peach sauce)
Ingredients
- SAUCE:
- 1/2 cup peach preserves
- 1 tablespoon horseradish
- 1 teaspoon wasabi powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- SCONES:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups finely chopped fully cooked ham
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- TOPPING:
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Directions
- For sauce, combine all ingredients. Refrigerate until serving. Preheat oven to 375°.
- For scones, in a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt. Add ham and cheese; toss to combine. Stir in whipping cream just until moistened.
- Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 10 times. Pat dough into two 7-in. circles. Cut each into six wedges. Place wedges on a greased baking sheet.
- For topping, whisk egg with water; brush over scones. Sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with peach sauce.
Nutrition Facts
1 scone with 2 teaspoons peach sauce: 437 calories, 23g fat (13g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 982mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein.
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