Save A hearty, rustic skillet scone featuring juicy apples, savory sausage, and sharp cheddar baked to golden perfection — ideal for brunch or a cozy supper.
This recipe combines my favorite flavors in an easy skillet dish that my family loves for weekend brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
- Breakfast sausage: 200 g (7 oz), casings removed
- Tart apple: 1 medium (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and diced (about 1 cup)
- Green onions: 2, thinly sliced
- Sharp cheddar cheese: 120 g (1 cup), shredded
- Whole milk: 120 ml (½ cup)
- Sour cream: 120 ml (½ cup)
- Unsalted butter: 115 g (½ cup), cold and cubed
- Large egg: 1
- All-purpose flour: 250 g (2 cups)
- Baking powder: 2 tsp
- Baking soda: ½ tsp
- Salt: ½ tsp
- Ground black pepper: ¼ tsp
- Fresh thyme leaves or dried thyme: 1 tbsp fresh or 1 tsp dried (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- 200°C (400°F). Lightly grease a 10-inch oven-safe skillet (cast iron preferred).
- Cook sausage:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat and set aside to cool.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, and thyme (if using).
- Incorporate butter:
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or fingertips, rub in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add mix-ins:
- Stir in the shredded cheddar, diced apple, cooked sausage, and green onions.
- Combine wet ingredients:
- In a small bowl, whisk together milk, sour cream, and egg. Pour over the flour mixture. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Prepare dough:
- Transfer the dough to the prepared skillet. With floured hands or a spatula, press into an even layer. Score the surface into 8 wedges.
- Bake:
- For 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve:
- Let cool 5 minutes. Cut along the scored lines and serve warm.
Save My family gathers around this skillet every weekend to enjoy a warm and comforting brunch together.
Required Tools
10-inch oven-safe skillet (cast iron recommended), mixing bowls, pastry cutter or fork, whisk, spatula
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten), milk, egg, and pork (sausage). Use alternatives if needed and always check labels for hidden allergens.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 315 calories, 19 g total fat, 24 g carbohydrates, 13 g protein
Save This skillet scone is perfect for sharing and pairs wonderfully with apple butter or a fresh side salad.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What type of apple works best?
Tart varieties like Granny Smith hold their shape and add a bright contrast to the savory sausage.
- → Can I use a different cheese?
Sharp cheddar provides a nice tang and melts well, but other semi-hard cheeses like Monterey Jack can be substituted.
- → How do I ensure the scone cooks evenly?
Use a well-greased 10-inch cast iron skillet and score the dough into wedges to promote even baking throughout.
- → Any tips for making the dough flaky?
Keep the butter cold and work it quickly into the flour to create coarse crumbs before adding wet ingredients.
- → What are good serving suggestions?
Serve warm with apple butter or alongside a fresh green salad for a balanced meal.
- → Can I add herbs to enhance flavor?
Fresh or dried thyme works wonderfully, adding aromatic depth to the savory-sweet profile.