Name: Cheddar Cheese & Chive Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: scones
Ingredients: 3 cups blanched almond flour; ⅔ cup tapioca flour + more for dusting your surface; ¼ cup coconut sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; ¼ cup heavy cream; ½ cup unsalted butter, room temp; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; ⅓ cup chopped chives

Cheddar Cheese and Chive Scones

This is a side view of a cheese and chive scone with a bite taken out of it. The scone sits on a white plate which is sitting on a beige surface. More scones are blurred in the background. — Cheese and chive scones are delicious savory scones loaded with cheddar cheese and fresh herbs! Naturally gluten free, yet so indulgent!

Cheese and chive scones are so simple to make and make for the perfect savory option on your brunch table!

I know muffins and bread loafs and cakes get a lot of hype but scones are kinda where it’s at. They’re hearty yet light, crumbly yet moist.

Sweet scones get a lot of attention (as they should) but savory scones are a really fun option to throw into the mix!

If you’re looking for more scones, check out this recipe for Chocolate Chip Scones, Lemon Poppy Seed Scones, Sage Feta Scones + Tomato Jam or these Blackberry Lemon Scones! And, if you love gluten free baking, check out my roundup of 50+ Gluten Free Dessert Recipes!

These Gluten Free Cheese Scones are:

easy to make in one bowl
makes for the perfect brunch!
naturally gluten free
perfect savory flavor

This is an overhead image of ingredients to make cheese and chive scones. The ingredients sit on a white surface.

This is an overhead image of a glass bowl with dry ingredients and two eggs and a spatula in it. The bowl sits on a white surface with small bowls surrounding it with shredded cheese, chopped chives, egg shells, butter cubes, cream, and a beige tea towel.

Ways to Customize these Savory Cheese and Chive Scones

Swap the Cheese! I’m using shredded cheddar for these savoury scones but really any cheese would work! Try pepper jack, feta, or even cubed brie would be amazing!

Swap the Herbs! We’re using chives in this recipe but sage, rosemary, or even dill would be fun!

Add some bacon! Cook bacon and cut the strips into small bits. Fold them into the scone batter along with the cheese and chives!

This is an overhead image of cheese and chive scones cut into triangles. The scones sit on a white piece of parchment paper. A small bowl of butter and chives sit on the right corner of the image. A beige tea towel is in the bottom right corner of the image.

This is a side view of a scone with bits of cheese and chives in it. The scone is on a white piece of parchment paper and is surround by more scones. A knife with a wood handle and a small bowl of butter is blurred in the background.

What Can I Serve With These Scones

Scones are always perfect with some tea or coffee. They’re delicious serves alongside some eggs, bacon, and a breakfast spread! Add them to a muffin tray or alongside some cinnamon buns for a savory option!

How to Store These Scones

Room Temp. These savory scones can be store in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week.

Fridge. If you prefer, you can pop them in the fridge and they’ll keep for about one week. Reheat in the microwave or oven until heated through.

Freezer. The scones also freeze well! Keep them in an airtight container and store in the freezer for about two months. Defrost in the fridge overnight and then warm them in the microwave or oven until heated through.

More Scones to Try!

GF Gluten-Free VG Vegetarian

Cheddar Cheese & Chive Scones

Cheese and chive scones are delicious savory scones loaded with cheddar cheese and fresh herbs! Naturally gluten free, yet so indulgent!

Recipe by:Lindsay Grimes

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Prep: 15 minCook: 25 minTotal: 40 min

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Servings: 6 scones 1x

Ingredients

3 cups blanched almond flour
2/3 cup tapioca flour + more for dusting your surface
1/4 cup coconut sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temp
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup chopped chives

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F.
Place the almond flour, tapioca flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Give it a mix to combine all the dry ingredients.
Crack the eggs into the bowl.
Add the heavy cream, and butter cubes to the bowl.
Use a rubber spatula to bring the dough together.
Fold in the cheese and chives chips.
Transfer the dough onto a cutting board dusted with tapioca flour.
Use your hands to form a flat, circular mound.
Transfer the mound to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Use a sharp knife to cut into six large triangles
Bake for 25 minutes.
When they’re done baking, allow to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes.
Cut the scones again in the six triangles you previously cut and separate them.
Serve 6 large scones, or cut each scone further in half for 12 smaller portions.