Parmesan-Basil Savory Scones with Pepper & Onion Relish Filling

Whether it’s a busy weeknight, a friend’s decided to stay for dinner, or you simply don’t want to cook, sometimes you need something easy to throw together. The recipes in our series “Homemade Gourmet” take the thought and time out of cooking without sacrificing their flavor or gourmet appeal. This recipe from Liz Harris at Floating Kitchen uses classic Pepper & Onion Relish to make savory breakfast scones worth sharing. 

It’s always fun to bake something special on weekends. Brunch, especially when entertaining friends or family, is the perfect opportunity to pull out all the stops. 

One of my favorite people to eat brunch with is my mom. She has a serious sweet tooth (I definitely inherited my love of ice cream from her), but at breakfast she always prefers to indulge in something savory. When we eat brunch together I love treating her to something unique. Enter these savory Parmesan-basil scones filled with Pepper & Onion Relish that I know she is going to love!  

Stuffed scones might seem intimidating, but they are super easy to prepare. I start with Harry & David’s Old-Fashioned Scone Mix. This mix is one of my favorite items to keep in my pantry, because you only need to add water and presto you have fresh, tender scones baked in under 30 minutes. For this recipe, I added grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil to play up the scones’ savory side a bit more. If you don’t have fresh basil, you could substitute in any fresh herb, like parsley, chives, or thyme. 

Once the dough has come together, divide it into four equal-sized portions and shape each portion into a flat circle. Now here comes the fun part. You’re going to make a “scone sandwich” using Harry & David’s flavorful Pepper & Onion Relish as the filling. To do this, spread a couple tablespoons of the relish on two of the dough circles. Then place the remaining two circles on top and gently seal the edges. That’s it! 

If we were making regular scones, this is the point where you would cut the scones into wedges. But we’re skipping that part, for now, to help prevent any of the filling from leaking out while they bake. Instead, chill the “scone sandwiches” just as they are, then bake them before you cut them. I know it seems weird, but it works. 

Once the scones are baked and have cooled slightly, it’s time to cut them into wedges. Best enjoyed the day they are baked, these scones go great with eggs, bacon, coffee, and whatever other breakfast or brunch items you’re serving.