Low Carb Keto Ham and Cheese Scones

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Low Carb Keto Ham and Cheese Scones

These Low Carb Ham and Cheese Scones are the ultimate way to use up any leftover Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter Hams. Moist yet crumbly they’re a great savory alternative to the humble scone that are the perfect accessory to dunk into your favorite soup… or simply nibble on their own for a delicious low carb snack with afternoon tea.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Servings scones

Calories 304kcal

Author Brenda Bennett/Sugar Free Mom

Ingredients

1 cup almond flour or sunflower seed meal
1/3 cup coconut flour
1 teaspoon xanthan gum
2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup butter room temperature and cubed
1 egg
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/2 cup ham cooked, shredded
1/3 cup cheddar cheese chopped
1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
1 tablespoon fresh chives
1 tablespoon butter melted, for top

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350F.
In a large bowl, stir together the dry ingredients; almond flour, coconut flour, xanthan gum and baking powder.
Rub the cubed butter into the dry ingredients or use a food processor to pulse.
Add the egg, almond milk, dijon and mix or pulse in food processor until dough forms. The dough will be a little sticky. Let your sticky dough rest for just a couple of minutes then stir through ham and cheeses and chives.
Shape the dough into a round disk and place onto a parchment lined large baking sheet pan.
Flatten it out just a bit (I gently used a rolling pin) then shaped the edges to round and seal any cracks. Cut into triangles and brush the top of the scones with half the melted butter.
Cover loosely with tin foil and bake on prepared baking sheet pan for about 20 minutes. Remove the foil, brush with the remaining melted butter and cook uncovered for 5 - 10 mins more until golden brown. The scones will be firm on the interior and a little soft in the middle. Allow to cool to firm up on the lined baking sheet.
Use a sharp knife or pastry cutter slice and serve with more butter if desired. Pop in the microwave to warm up and soften if desired.
Storage: Airtight container in the fridge for 3 days or freezer for 2 months.

Notes

3 g net carbs

Nutritional information does not include extra butter for serving.

This recipe was first published in December 2023.

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