Cheese & bacon scone pizza

Health score
11%
Cheese & bacon scone pizza
30 min.
4
590kcal

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If you're looking for a unique twist on traditional pizza that combines the comforting flavors of cheese and bacon with the hearty texture of scones, look no further than this Cheese & Bacon Scone Pizza recipe. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a hearty main course, this dish offers a delightful fusion of flavors that is sure to satisfy your cravings and intrigue your taste buds.

In just30 minutes, you can create a savory pizza that will serve four people, making it an ideal choice for a family meal or a casual gathering with friends. With a caloric content of590 kcal per serving, this dish provides a substantial meal that is both filling and flavorful.

What makes this recipe particularly appealing is its simplicity and the use of common ingredients that are likely already in your pantry. The base, made from plain flour, salt, and baking powder, is enriched with butter, eggs, and milk, resulting in a soft and fluffy scone texture that serves as the perfect canvas for the toppings. The combination of green peppers, streaky bacon, and spring onions, sautéed to perfection, adds a delightful crunch and depth of flavor that is complemented by the sweetness of cherry tomatoes and the tanginess of tomato ketchup and purée.

Finished with a generous sprinkle of mature cheddar cheese, this scone pizza emerges from the oven golden and bubbling, ready to be enjoyed. Whether you choose to serve it with a fresh salad or coleslaw, this dish promises to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. Its caloric breakdown, with a balance of protein, fat, and carbs, ensures that it not only tastes great but also provides a wholesome meal option.

So, why not give this Cheese & Bacon Scone Pizza a try? It's a fun and delicious way to switch up your usual pizza routine, offering a homemade twist that is sure to become a new favorite in your household. Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy a unique culinary experience that combines the best of both worlds – the classic comfort of scones with the savory satisfaction of pizza.

Ingredients

  • 250 flour plain
  • tsp salt 
  • tsp double-acting baking powder 
  • 50 butter chopped
  •  eggs 
  • tbsp milk 
  • tbsp olive oil 
  •  bell pepper green deseeded thinly sliced quartered
  •  bacon chopped
  •  spring onion white green thinly sliced (the and parts)
  • tbsp catsup mixed with 2 tbsp tomato purée
  •  cherry tomatoes halved
  • 85 cheddar cheese grated

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas
  2. Mix the flour, salt and baking powder in a bowl, then rub in the butter until it disappears.
  3. Mix the eggs and milk together, then stir into the dry ingredients to make a soft dough. Shape into a round on a lightly floured surface, lift onto a non-stick baking tray, then press out to a circle about 24cm across to make the pizza base.
  4. Heat the oil in a frying pan, then stir-fry the pepper and bacon until the pepper is soft. Take off the heat, then stir in the spring onion.
  5. Spread the ketchup over the pizza base, then evenly tip over the pepper and bacon mixture. Scatter over the tomatoes, followed by the cheese.
  6. Bake for 15 mins until golden.
  7. Serve with a salad or coleslaw.

Nutrition Facts

Calories590kcal
Protein12.39%
Fat49.93%
Carbs37.68%

Properties

Glycemic Index
81
Glycemic Load
35.74
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
22.156521631324%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
1.41mg
Kaempferol
0.23mg
Quercetin
2.51mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:589.86kcal
29.49%
Fat:32.77g
50.42%
Saturated Fat:14.93g
93.34%
Carbohydrates:55.66g
18.55%
Net Carbohydrates:52.86g
19.22%
Sugar:4.38g
4.86%
Cholesterol:145.84mg
48.61%
Sodium:1310.19mg
56.96%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:18.29g
36.58%
Selenium:39µg
55.71%
Vitamin B1:0.61mg
40.57%
Vitamin C:32.9mg
39.88%
Folate:146.21µg
36.55%
Vitamin K:38µg
36.19%
Calcium:343.27mg
34.33%
Vitamin B2:0.58mg
34.16%
Phosphorus:325.67mg
32.57%
Manganese:0.53mg
26.73%
Vitamin B3:5.1mg
25.49%
Iron:4.22mg
23.42%
Vitamin A:1098.39IU
21.97%
Zinc:1.97mg
13.11%
Vitamin B6:0.25mg
12.73%
Vitamin E:1.78mg
11.88%
Fiber:2.79g
11.17%
Vitamin B12:0.61µg
10.22%
Potassium:350.58mg
10.02%
Vitamin B5:0.95mg
9.54%
Magnesium:36.38mg
9.09%
Copper:0.18mg
9.07%
Vitamin D:0.78µg
5.2%