Save A hearty, rustic skillet scone featuring juicy apples, savory sausage, and sharp cheddar baked to golden perfection — ideal for brunch or a cozy supper.
A delight to serve during chilly weekends, this skillet scone always brings warmth and smiles to the table.
Ingredients
- Meats: 200 g (7 oz) breakfast sausage, casings removed
- Produce: 1 medium tart apple (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and diced (about 1 cup), 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Dairy: 120 g (1 cup) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, 120 ml (½ cup) whole milk, 120 ml (½ cup) sour cream, 115 g (½ cup) unsalted butter, cold and cubed, 1 large egg
- Dry Ingredients: 250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- Optional: 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves or 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Lightly grease a 10-inch oven-safe skillet (cast iron preferred).
- Cook sausage:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat and set aside to cool.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, and thyme (if using).
- Add butter:
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or fingertips, rub in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Combine ingredients:
- Stir in the shredded cheddar, diced apple, cooked sausage, and green onions.
- Mix wet ingredients:
- In a small bowl, whisk together milk, sour cream, and egg. Pour over the flour mixture. Stir gently until just combined do not overmix.
- Shape dough:
- Transfer the dough to the prepared skillet. With floured hands or a spatula, press into an even layer. Score the surface into 8 wedges.
- Bake:
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve:
- Let cool 5 minutes. Cut along the scored lines and serve warm.
Save Sharing this skillet scone with family often turns into a cherished weekend tradition full of laughter and delicious moments.
Required Tools
10-inch oven-safe skillet (cast iron recommended), Mixing bowls, Pastry cutter or fork, Whisk, Spatula
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (gluten), Milk, Egg. Contains pork (sausage) use alternatives if needed. Always check sausage and cheese labels for hidden allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories 315, Total Fat 19 g, Carbohydrates 24 g, Protein 13 g per serving
Save This skillet scone is perfect fresh but also freezes well making it a versatile addition to your recipe collection.
Recipe FAQs
- → Can I substitute the breakfast sausage?
Yes, smoked ham, bacon, or vegetarian sausage can be used to suit dietary preferences.
- → What type of apple works best?
Tart apples like Granny Smith add a bright, tangy flavor and hold their shape well when baked.
- → Is cast iron skillet necessary?
While preferred for even heat, any oven-safe 10-inch skillet will work effectively.
- → How to ensure a tender crumb in this dish?
Incorporate cold butter into the flour mixture until coarse crumbs form and avoid overmixing with wet ingredients.
- → Can I add herbs for extra flavor?
Fresh or dried thyme can be added to enhance the savory notes without overpowering the main ingredients.