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.
This savory apple, sausage, and cheddar scone skillet is a family favorite that brings comfort and flavor together in every bite.
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
- Large egg: 1
- All-purpose flour: 250 g (2 cups)
- Baking powder: 2 tsp
- Baking soda: ½ tsp
- Salt: ½ tsp
- Ground black pepper: ¼ tsp
- Thyme: 1 tbsp fresh leaves or 1 tsp dried thyme (optional)
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 mix-ins:
- Stir in the shredded cheddar, diced apple, cooked sausage, and green onions.
- Add 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.
Save This recipe always brings the family together on cozy weekend mornings with its warm flavors and satisfying texture.
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
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Recipe Guide
- → What type of apple works best?
Tart apples like Granny Smith provide balance to the savory sausage and sharp cheddar, adding a pleasant tang.
- → Can I use other meats instead of sausage?
Yes, smoked ham, bacon, or vegetarian sausage work well and can change the flavor profile to suit preferences.
- → How is the dough prepared for the skillet?
Cold, cubed butter is rubbed into the dry ingredients to create coarse crumbs before adding cheese, apple, sausage, and dairy, then gently mixed.
- → What is the best skillet type to use?
A 10-inch cast iron skillet is ideal as it ensures even baking and develops a golden crust on the scone.
- → Are there seasoning options to enhance flavor?
Fresh or dried thyme adds herbal notes, and a pinch of cayenne can bring a subtle heat to the dish.
- → How should the finished dish be served?
Serve warm, optionally with apple butter or a side salad for a balanced meal.