These Overnight Bacon and White Cheddar Scones are packed with flavor! A super tender, flaky scone, studded with tons of bacon. You brush each one with bacon grease before it goes in the oven, ensuring that each bite is bursting with flavor!

Bacon White Cheddar Scones

We have the kind of microwave where you yank on the handle to open it. The only problem with this design is that sometimes the handle can’t handle it, and it breaks. (Maybe I’m like Peter Parker turning into a superhero, and I just don’t know my own strength? Watch out feeble appliances.)

Bacon White Cheddar Scones

You would think that a microwave without a handle to open it constitutes a broken microwave that needs to be replaced? Not so. You can totally open that sucker. Just wedge your fingers into the gap at the top of the door. You won’t get radiation. Probably.

Bacon White Cheddar Scones

OR if there is no gap at the top, but your handle left a tiny little knob of broken plastic behind, you can pinch that between your thumb and forefinger and pull really hard. As long as your fingers are 100% dry and grease-free. (Do you KNOW how many times a day I need to open the microwave with damp fingertips??)

Bacon White Cheddar Scones

If you’re wondering why I have experience opening 2 different kinds of handle-open-microwaves-without-a-handle, it’s because our last 2 rentals have had broken-handle microwaves. That’s right, I haven’t had a handle since 2011. It sure makes for fun conversation when you have guests over. “Um, how do I open…?” “Oh just pull on that little knob thing. Yeah just pull really hard. Here, let me. Oh and I’ll start it for you. The Frozen Pizza button is the only one that works.”

We finally had a new one installed this morning. It felt like Christmas. I texted my husband, “The handle works great!” Duh. Who brags about the handle when they get a new microwave? I probably opened that door 8 times in a row.

Bacon White Cheddar Scones

So let me just get this off my chest: I don’t find scones the least bit appetizing. When I think of scones, I think of dried out flavorless crumbly bread. It makes me want a glass of water just thinking about it.

So when my brother brought over a scone for me to try the other day, I was dubious to say the least. (He got the scone from his French friend, who delivered it fresh-baked to his house. People do stuff like this for him all the time. My brother could totally have written that How to Make Friends and Influence People book. He owns this stuff.)

Bacon White Cheddar Scones

It was by far the best scone I’ve ever had. So flaky and moist, and it was already a day old. The bacon flavor was just amazing. Super intense. My brother finagled the recipe out of his friend, and when I saw the method it all made sense.

These scones are brushed with liquid bacon.

Bacon White Cheddar Scones

That’s what makes them so amazing, and so bacon-y. You don’t have to wait for a piece of bacon to get bacon flavor (although it really isn’t a problem, there is PLENTY of actual bacon to go around.) There is sugar in the dough and more sprinkled on top, which sounded kind of weird to me (I am NOT a maple-bacon kind of girl) but I ended up really liking it. It adds interest.

Bacon White Cheddar Scones

My favorite part about this recipe is that it is a make-ahead. The dough requires overnight freezing, which makes it great for when you have company. I think it would be a fun and different breakfast to serve on Christmas morning. (In fact, these can be frozen for up to a month, so you could get Christmas breakfast done right now if you wanted!) All you have to do the day-of is add the last minute touches (bacon drippings, pepper, sugar, cheese). Eat them with a tall glass of orange juice and some fruit. I also think they would be great paired with a nicely seared steak. Or maybe some potato soup! Bacon, oh bacon, how I love you.

P.S. As usual, I adore any and all comments. I mean, who doesn’t have some exclamation to make about bacon?

Bacon White Cheddar Scones
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Overnight Bacon and White Cheddar Scones

4.67 from 3 votes
Prep: 25 minutes
Cook: 27 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total: 2 hours 52 minutes
Servings: 12 Scones
These Overnight Bacon and White Cheddar Scones are packed with flavor! A super tender, flaky scone, studded with tons of bacon. You brush each one with bacon grease before it goes in the oven, ensuring that each bite is bursting with flavor!

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. applewood smoked bacon, cooked, drained and cut into ¼ inch pieces, drippings reserved
  • ¾ cup all purpose flour, + 1 teaspoon, spooned and leveled
  • 1 & ½ cups cake flour, + ½ teaspoon, spooned and leveled, and sifted if it is clumpy (you can make your own )
  • 1 & ½ teaspoons baking powder, + 1/8 teaspoon
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, + 1/8 teaspoon
  • 2 tablespoons sugar, + ¾ teaspoon
  • 1 teaspoon salt, + 1/8 teaspoon
  • 4.7 ounces cold unsalted butter, 1 stick plus 1 ½ tablespoons, cut into ¼ inch cubes
  • ¼ cup heavy cream, plus 1 tablespoon
  • ¼ cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt, plus 2 ½ tablespoons
  • 2 cups white cheddar cheese, grated
  • ¼ cup chives, minced

To top scones:

  • 3 tablespoons bacon drippings
  • pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 & ½ teaspoons sugar
  • ½ cup white cheddar cheese, grated

Instructions

  • First make your bacon. In your largest skillet, add all the bacon and turn the heat to medium. Cook until crispy, but don't overdo it. You still want them to be slightly flexible. Remove to a paper-towel lined plate, let cool, and then cut each piece lengthwise. Then chop into small pieces. Reserve the drippings and store in a tupperware in the fridge.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the flour, cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt. Use the paddle to gently stir it together.
  • Cut the butter into small pieces and add it all at once to the mixer. Turn it on to the lowest setting for about 30 seconds. Continue to mix on low in short increments until the flour has mixed in but there are still butter pieces very visible. Use a knife to cut any large pieces of butter. Do not over mix. You want chunks of butter about the size of peas, give or take.
  • With the mixer running, add the cream. Add the Greek yogurt and mix on low speed for about 30 seconds, until all of the dry ingredients are moistened and the dough comes together around the paddle. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl and paddle and pulse again to combine. Add the bacon, the 2 cups of cheese, and the chives. Pulse to incorporate.
  • Lay a large sheet of plastic wrap on the counter. Mound the dough onto the sheet, pushing it together with your hands. Then use your hand to push it into a 7-by-9-inch rectangle. Smooth the top. Press the sides of your hands against the sides of the dough to straighten them.
  • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 2 hours, until firm.
  • Line a baking sheet with a Silpat or parchment paper. Cut the block of dough in half lengthwise, and then cut each half crosswise into 6 rectangles (to make 12 scones total). Arrange them on the prepared pan, leaving one inch between them. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and freeze until frozen solid, at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight. (The scones can remain in the freezer for up to 1 month.)
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Put the tupperware of bacon drippings in the microwave and heat until melted. Use a pastry brush to coat the top of each scone with bacon drippings. You don't need to use all of it, a little goes a long way. Sprinkle black pepper over each scone. Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons of sugar over the whole pan. Then add cheese to each scone.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 27-29 minutes. Let cool on the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and let cool.
  • The scones are best the day they are baked, but they can be stored in a covered container for 1 day.

Notes

You don't need a stand mixer to make this. Use a bowl and a spoon to mix the dry ingredients, then use a pastry cutter or a fork to cut in the butter. Switch back to a spoon to add in the cream, etc.

Nutrition

Serving: 1scone | Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 614mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 633IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 215mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 439
Keyword: bacon, bread, cheese, scones, white cheddar
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Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Hi, just wondering if you bake these frozen or defrost them first? Mine are in the freezer right now, ready to go! thanks.

  2. 4 stars
    I just finished up a home remodel and am having a cocktail party for the crew…because I loved them so much! THIS is going on my cocktail party menu.
    Cutting them into smaller squares. Probably should have made double.
    Can’t wait to make and have these for the crew.
    Thanks for easy to understand instructions and lovely photos.
    Cheers!

  3. These look AMAZING! I think I’ll make them for brinner tonight with scrambled eggs and some OJ… my family will love me forever. THANK YOU!

  4. Thanks for sharing what looks to be a fabulous breakfast recipe. I just love having the opportunity to prepare something the night before, especially if we are having guests. My daughter is home from college for the holiday. We will be sure to try these. I’m sure we are going to love them!

    1. I know, isn’t overnight prep the best Sally? Love it. All you have to do the morning of is brush with bacon drippings. Don’t skip it!!! :) Let me know if you try it out, thanks for commenting Sally!

  5. Thanks Karen for a beautiful site, delicious recipes to try and sharing them with everyone, will try salmon recipe asap. I’m located in the oldest city in the nation St. Augustine Florida so these recipes will come in handy and will adapt well to the culture here, thanks again, Joni Abate

    1. Aw, thank you Joni! You just made my day. Thanks for coming to visit, you have to let me know what you end up trying out! :)

  6. Made these for Christmas morning for my scone-loathing husband. He ate three. I won’t say how many I ate. However, I will say that if you happen to have no chives, regular cheddar instead of white, regular bacon instead of applewood, plain low fat yogurt instead of full fat Greek, and…um…egg nog…instead of heavy cream, they will still turn out great and be a huge hit. Not that I’m saying that about the egg nog from experience or anything.
    These would also be a delicious New Year’s breakfast. You know, to spite the dieters from the moment they wake up.

    1. This is AWESOME! I’m so glad to know that these scones are still amazing with all the work arounds. And egg nog??? I never would have thought of that, you are a freaking genius. If I ever don’t have chives I think I will sub green onions.

      And yes, I’m all about spiting the dieters.

  7. Mmmmm these look so good!!! Love bacon (duh). Love scones (although it seems I may be the only one!). Love cheese. Love these!

    1. Thanks Nicole! If you already love scones then I think these would be perfect for you. Oh and bacon. Duh.

  8. Now that Sal is homeschooled, she wants something “real” to eat for lunch every day. I don’t blame her, who wants stale peanut butter sandwiches and soggy grapes for lunch? We should try these.

  9. I love that you are not ashamed to brush your scones with “liquid bacon”! I’m thinking let’s slice these puppies open and top them with a fried egg. Yum!

  10. I feel the same way about scones…I haven’t come across too many good ones. Although I do usually manage to choke them down once they’re spread with about a 1/2 inch layer of butter. Ya gotta go whatcha gotta do. Congrats on the new microwave! Small victories, right?! :)

    1. I am all about the butter too. I can honestly say these ones don’t need it though. Something about being smothered in bacon grease… :)

  11. YUM! I need a French friend. Or a brother with a French friend, haha. These photos are extra stunning, I love your Christmas tree background. :)

    1. I know right Claire? I think we all need a French person baking for us on a regular basis.

      And thank you for the photo compliment! I have to say, scones are not the easiest subject. I mean…they’re kind of ugly. Let’s be real. So I’m glad they look appetizing and not just blah.

      1. Haha, there is nothing ugly about those scones! I think the green from the chives and the reddish color of the bacon make them look festive without screaming “CHRISTMAS RECIPE.”

  12. I love scones, and you had me anyway at “liquid bacon.” Very tempted to do that make-ahead Christmas breakfast thing! Seriously, great idea.

    1. Thanks Sarah! I forgot you were a scone lover. You really should do it for Christmas. I think I might too.

  13. Growing up we had to put the Alice keychain in the microwave to get it started. Alice was my grandmother and I think the keychain held the key to her house. It was weird but worked. These scones look amazing, but is anything with bacon not amazing. Really, right?

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