Savory Apple Sausage Cheddar Scone (Printable)

Rustic skillet dish combining tart apple, sausage, and cheddar baked to golden perfection.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 7 oz breakfast sausage, casings removed

→ Produce

02 - 1 medium tart apple (e.g., Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and diced (about 1 cup)
03 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Dairy

04 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
05 - ½ cup whole milk
06 - ½ cup sour cream
07 - ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
08 - 1 large egg

→ Dry Ingredients

09 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
10 - 2 tsp baking powder
11 - ½ tsp baking soda
12 - ½ tsp salt
13 - ¼ tsp ground black pepper

→ Optional

14 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves or 1 tsp dried thyme

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 10-inch oven-safe skillet, preferably cast iron.
02 - In the skillet over medium heat, cook sausage, breaking into small pieces, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat and set aside to cool.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, black pepper, and thyme if using.
04 - Add cold, cubed butter to the dry mixture and rub in with pastry cutter or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
05 - Stir in shredded cheddar, diced apple, cooked sausage, and green onions.
06 - In a small bowl, whisk together milk, sour cream, and egg. Pour over dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
07 - Transfer dough to prepared skillet and press into an even layer using floured hands or a spatula. Score top into 8 wedges.
08 - Bake 25 to 30 minutes until golden on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
09 - Allow to cool 5 minutes in skillet. Cut along scored lines and serve warm.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • One-skillet meal for easy cleanup
  • Combines sweet, savory, and cheesy flavors
02 -
  • Substitute smoked ham or bacon for sausage, or use vegetarian sausage for a meatless version
  • Try adding a pinch of cayenne for heat
03 -
  • Use cold butter and do not overmix dough to ensure flaky texture
  • Score the dough before baking for easy slicing into wedges
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