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Ham & Cheese Scones

Name: Ham & Cheese Scones
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 1 dozen (1/2 cup peach sauce).
Ingredients: SAUCE:; 1/2 cup peach preserves; 1 tablespoon horseradish; 1 teaspoon wasabi powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; SCONES:; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 cups finely chopped fully cooked ham; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; TOPPING:; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon water; 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

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Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min.

Makes

1 dozen (1/2 cup peach sauce)

I make these scones as a way to use up leftover ham. The cheesy, savory wonders are a delight as an appetizer or an afternoon snack. —Barbara Lento, Houston, Pennsylvania

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Ingredients

SAUCE:
1/2 cup peach preserves
1 tablespoon horseradish
1 teaspoon wasabi powder
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
SCONES:
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups finely chopped fully cooked ham
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups heavy whipping cream
TOPPING:
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Directions

For sauce, combine all ingredients. Refrigerate until serving. Preheat oven to 375°.
For scones, in a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt. Add ham and cheese; toss to combine. Stir in whipping cream just until moistened.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 10 times. Pat dough into two 7-in. circles. Cut each into six wedges. Place wedges on a greased baking sheet.
For topping, whisk egg with water; brush over scones. Sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with peach sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 scone with 2 teaspoons peach sauce: 437 calories, 23g fat (13g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 982mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein.

Ham & Cheese Scones

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