Pin it A hearty, rustic skillet scone featuring juicy apples, savory sausage, and sharp cheddar baked to golden perfection — ideal for brunch or a cozy supper.
This skillet scone quickly became a favorite in my household for weekend brunches, delivering comforting flavors with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- Breakfast sausage: 200 g 7 oz, casings removed
- Tart apple: 1 medium (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and diced about 1 cup
- Green onions: 2, thinly sliced
- Sharp cheddar cheese: 120 g 1 cup, shredded
- Whole milk: 120 ml ½ cup
- Sour cream: 120 ml ½ cup
- Unsalted butter: 115 g ½ cup, cold and cubed
- Egg: 1 large
- All-purpose flour: 250 g 2 cups
- Baking powder: 2 tsp
- Baking soda: ½ tsp
- Salt: ½ tsp
- Ground black pepper: ¼ tsp
- Fresh thyme leaves or dried thyme: 1 tbsp or 1 tsp
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
- Incorporate 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
- Add fillings:
- Stir in the shredded cheddar, diced apple, cooked sausage, and green onions
- Combine 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
- Prepare skillet:
- 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
Pin it This recipe often brings my family together around the table, enjoying the warm, hearty flavors especially on lazy weekend mornings.
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
Pin it This savory skillet scone is perfect for sharing and can be customized easily to suit various tastes and dietary needs.
Common Questions
- → What type of apple works best in this dish?
Tart apples such as Granny Smith are ideal due to their firm texture and balanced acidity, which complements the savory sausage and cheddar.
- → Can I substitute the sausage for a different meat?
Yes, smoked ham or bacon are good alternatives; for a vegetarian option, try plant-based sausage substitutes.
- → How do I achieve a flaky texture in the scone?
Rubbing cold butter into the flour until crumbly creates layers that bake into a tender, flaky texture.
- → Is a cast iron skillet necessary for baking?
While cast iron provides excellent heat retention and browning, any oven-safe skillet will work.
- → Can I add herbs or spices for extra flavor?
Fresh or dried thyme enhances the flavor, and a pinch of cayenne pepper adds a subtle heat without overpowering the dish.