Salsa, Queso, and Prosciutto Scones
And Just like that it is fall. I bring to you a cozy and comforting recipe, for Salsa, Queso, and Prosciutto Scones. This recipe, like many of my recipes it has been swirling around my mind, for a while. It came to fruition after I received some samples from the people at the Dessert Pepper Trading Company. But, truth be told, I have been craving something that makes me feel supported, cozy, and comforted. I wanted the richness, the simple wholesomeness, and ease of something that makes me feel happy and supported. These scones if you try them are all kinds of flavorful and comforting.
So, I received some samples of salsa and queso, and if you want your own, you can buy them at Sprouts, Publix, Hannaford, Harris Teeter, Shop Rite, Walmart, Giant Eagle, Market Basket, Jewel and Meijer.
The salsa and queso combination in this recipe, makes them taste really flavorful, cheese, and interesting. The prosciutto adds some more savory elements to the mix. In keeping with the flavors, I also through in some green onions and finely chopped jalapenos. Here is a tiktok showing you how I made them.
How are scones different from say Biscuits
Well, other than the fact that scones are kind of a British thing, scones tend to rely on both dairy and butter to do their thing. So, there is a little more of caramelization that the dairy causes. Biscuits, are butter all the way. Well, I do add buttermilk to my biscuits, but they tend to have more of an enhanced leavening effect rather than the richness you will find with with these scones.
How to enjoy the Salsa, Queso, and Prosciutto Scones.
I have made these scones like small wedges, so they are perfect by themselves as warm, melty and comforting snacks. However, nothing stops you from enjoying them with aside of flavorful scrambled eggs and even a frittata if you must.
Yes, but think beyond breakfast, these bold flavors are great alongside a side of chili. Just perfect, for some elegance on a game day menu.
A well-seasoned gorgeous recipe for savory scones with Mexican Flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium jalapeno, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
- 3 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into cubes
- 3/4 cup diced prosciutto, ham or pancetta
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup prepared queso
- 3/4 cup grated jack cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or whole milk
- Additional Salsa
- Additional Queso
- Chopped Cilantro
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees. Grease a baking sheet and set aside.
- Place the all purpose flour, baking, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl and mix well.
- Stir in the jalapenos, green onions, butter and the prosciutto and mix well.
- Stir in the salsa, queso, half the cheese and mix it well.
- Finally, pull it all together with the heavy cream or milk.
- Shape into 3 6-inch circles and cut into 4 wedges and place on the baking sheet. This will make 12 mini-scones.
- Top with the rest of the cheese, a little salsa and queso.
- Bake for 12 minutes. Turn off the oven and allow the scones to rest for 5 more minutes and then sprinkle with cilantro if desired and enjoy warm