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Low-Carb Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño Scones

Net Carbs:4.4g
Published:05/20/19Updated:04/23/20
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I cannot accurately describe to you just how DELICIOUS these low-carb bacon cheddar jalapeño scones truly are! They are SO good, and the best part is that they are keto, gluten-free, grain-free, AND refined sugar-free!

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With this recipe, you will be sending your taste buds for an awesome ride. These scones are absolutely to die for. I mean… who doesn’t love bacon recipes?! Made with almond flour, coconut flour, cheese (mozzarella AND cheddar), and jalapeños (obviously!), these scones cannot be beaten!

Everyone will LOVE this bacon treat!

When I first became interested in food and being in the kitchen, I baked Ryan and myself up some delicious savory Cheddar Jalapeño scones that were an instant hit. I re-made the recipe multiple times and even shared the final result with some family members who were equally impressed with the flavors and having merged said flavors in scone-form (HINT: we loveeee baked goods in our family)!

These Savory Scones are Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, AND LOW-CARB?!

I have baked these Low-Carb Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño Scones multiple times now and shared them with many people (most of them have no idea that these are grain-free or low-carb) and the feedback has been spectacular! I mean, I can’t exactly say I’m surprised by people liking them since, well hellllllo, BACON and CHEDDAR and JALAPEÑOS?! That’s all of the best ingredients jam-packed into a baked good. Can’t really go wrong with that! YUUUM!

Perfect Scone Baking Tips and Tricks 

There are a few pointers that you should be aware of so that you can take your scones to the next level. 

First of all, avoid overmixing the dough. Doing so could prevent your scones from rising the way they should! So, be sure that everything is evenly mixed together. Don’t mix the dough more than you need to.

When you cut your dough into wedges, if you find that is too crumbly, try adding a small spoonful of heavy whipping cream. That should do the trick and get your dough to a consistency that allows for cutting. 

After cutting the dough into wedges, lightly press the edges to round them out a bit and give them that classic scone shape.

Finally, scones rise better the colder they are when they enter the oven. If your dough has gotten warm from mixing or perhaps being close to your hot oven, place your baking pan and cut dough into the fridge for one or two minutes to give it a nice chill. This will help the dough rise a bit better!

Let Your Oven Fully Preheat

Make sure that your oven is properly preheated before placing your scones inside. If the temperature is still rising when you begin baking the scones, it could prevent them from cooking to perfection. 

Trust me, an extra couple of minutes of waiting (to let your oven fully heat up) is worth it!

Bake Perfect Low Carb Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño Scones TODAY!

Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.

a large bowl with almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt

In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and heavy whipping cream.

a medium bowl with eggs and heavy whipping cream

Mix in mozzarella and cheddar.

a medium bowl with egg batter, mozzarella and cheddar
a medium bowl with egg batter, mozzarella and cheddar mixed together using a rubber spatula

Pour wet ingredients into bowl of dry ingredients.

Low-Carb Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño Scones wet and dry ingredients in a mixing bowl

Using a spatula or your hands, fold ingredients together until well-combined.

Low-Carb Cheddar Scone dough in a mixing bowl atop a marble kitchen counter

Fold in crumbled bacon and jalapeños.

Low-Carb Cheddar Scone dough with chopped cooked bacon bits and chopped jalapeño in a mixing bowl

Transfer mixture to prepared baking sheet and press dough into even circle. Then, using a knife, cut dough into 8 equal wedges, separating each piece from another.

Low-Carb Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño Scone dough rolled to a circle and flattened before cut with a knife

Bake scones for 22-25 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool on cooling rack for 10-15 minutes prior to serving. Serve and enjoy!

Baked Low-Carb Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño Scones on a cooling rack atop a marble kitchen counter

Net Carbs in Low Carb Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño Scones

With only 4.4 grams of net carbs per serving, you can enjoy a delicious, savory scone while remaining in ketosis!

Isn’t it so awesome that we can enjoy treats, fun breakfasts, and awesome appetizers WHILE eating low-carb? I LOVE finding unique and creative ways to make tasty snacks that fit in perfectly with my ketogenic lifestyle. This low carb bacon recipe is too good to pass up!

Diets This Low Carb Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño Scones Recipe Is Compliant With

  • Keto and Low-Carb
  • Gluten-Free
  • Grain-Free
  • Refined-Sugar-Free

This recipe is low-carb, keto, gluten-free, grain-free, and refined-sugar-free. It’s such a good fit for us following the keto diet!

Additionally, if you want to make these vegetarian, simply omit the bacon. It will still be suuuuper tasty, I promise.

Storing Your Scones

If you wind up with leftovers, I’ll be shocked! These are sooo yummy that they’re usually all gone within 10 minutes…at least in MY house! 

However, should you ever need to store your leftover scones, be sure to place them in an airtight container and keep them refrigerated. To ensure they retain their integrity, consume them within 1-2 days. 

“But what if I want to save them for the future?” Then, you can definitely opt to freeze them! Simply allow them to thaw before re-heating in the oven.

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Low-Carb Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño Scones


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  • Author: Sara Nelson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 Scones 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Full of so much flavor and low-carb-friendly ingredients, these Low-Carb Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño Scones are the perfect breakfast! With only 4.4g net carbs per serving, this recipe is low-carb, keto, gluten-free, grain-free, and refined-sugar-free!


Ingredients

  • 2 cups almond flour or, for nut-free, ground sunflower seed meal
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/2 tsp pink Himalayan salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 medium jalapeno, thinly diced (de-seed for less spice)


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and heavy whipping cream. Mix in mozzarella and cheddar. Pour wet ingredients into bowl of dry ingredients.
  4. Using a spatula or your hands, fold ingredients together until well-combined. Fold in crumbled bacon and jalapeños. Transfer mixture to prepared baking sheet and press dough into even circle.
  5. Using a knife, cut dough into 8 equal wedges, separating each piece from another. Transfer scones to oven and bake until lightly golden brown, about 22-25 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and allow to cool on cooling rack for 10-15 minutes prior to serving (NOTE: it is important to allow them to cool before eating as the inner part of the scone will finish cooking during this time).

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15 Comments

  1. Erin McCallum says

    March 15, 2020 at 10:17 pm

    These look delicious! Have you tried them without the almond flour? Nut allergy.

    Reply
    • Sara Nelson says

      March 18, 2020 at 6:21 pm

      Usually ground sunflower seed meal is a 1:1 replacement for almond flour! I haven’t personally tried that substitute in this particular recipe, but I bet it would work great!

      Reply
  2. Tina says

    June 3, 2019 at 2:11 pm

    Just made and tried these scones. So easy to make, and very, very good! A new favorite!

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    • Sara Nelson says

      June 4, 2019 at 7:28 am

      So glad you enjoyed, Tina!

      Reply
    • Christine Griffith says

      March 5, 2020 at 12:50 pm

      Can these scones be made without coconut? They sound amazing and I would really love to try them but coconut makes me break out in hives.

      Reply
      • Sara Nelson says

        March 6, 2020 at 8:19 am

        I haven’t personally tried this, so I can’t say with certainty that it will work with this recipe, but you could try omitting the coconut flour and adding an additional 1 cup of almond flour.

        Reply
  3. Carol says

    May 20, 2019 at 5:48 pm

    Made this for dinner to go along with spaghetti squash pasta tonight. It is in the oven as I type, looks great….. I am truly excited to try something new. My hubby and I both loved it.
    The only thing I did extra was add 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes…….5 stars all the way!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  4. LeAnn Fisher Sellers says

    April 1, 2018 at 4:26 am

    Can you tell me the full nutritional value. I do not do net carbs. I count all carbs.

    Reply
    • realbalanced says

      April 1, 2018 at 1:13 pm

      The nutrition label is always beneath the recipe instructions. 8.5g total carbs per serving.

      Reply
  5. Dee Gee says

    March 25, 2018 at 1:55 pm

    Just curious, why baking soda and cream of tartar instead of baking powder?

    Reply
    • realbalanced says

      March 25, 2018 at 2:05 pm

      Hi, Dee! I don’t use baking powder in my recipes as many commercial brands contain gluten, corn, and/or aluminum. When removing baking powder from the equation, cream of tartar (or, sometimes another acid will work, depending on the recipe) needs to be added. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  6. Jessica Gonani says

    March 23, 2018 at 3:03 am

    These are so good!! They have a great texture and they were very easy! Thank you!

    Reply
    • realbalanced says

      March 23, 2018 at 6:03 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed, Jessica! Thank you!

      Reply
  7. Chef and Steward Blog says

    December 10, 2017 at 12:17 pm

    Seriously. I do not joke. I LOVE you. Where have you been all our blogging lives? So darn happy to have discovered you. This recipe is DEFINITELY one to bookmark for later. We are definite going to be blogging friends as we move back to a completely keto/low carb slant on our blog.

    Reply
    • Sara Blackburn says

      December 10, 2017 at 3:04 pm

      You are so sweet!!! That means so much to me! Thank you for your kind words and support!

      Reply

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