These Sweet Potato Cheddar Scones are a delicious savoury bake with a soft texture, rich cheddar flavour and natural sweetness from the sweet potato. Made with simple ingredients, they are easy to prepare and perfect for serving alongside soups, salads or as part of a light lunch.
The sweet potato helps keep the scones moist while adding a subtle sweetness that pairs beautifully with the sharp cheddar and black pepper. They are a great alternative to traditional scones and a tasty way to use up leftover sweet potato mash.
Calories in Sweet Potato Cheddar Scones
This recipe makes 8 scones and is 93 calories per scone
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Ingredients Notes
To make this recipe you will need the following ingredients:
- Sweet Potato Mash: Plain mashed Sweet potato forms the base of these scones, keeping them soft and moist while adding a subtle natural sweetness. Japanese sweet potato works particularly well, but any variety of sweet potato can be used.
- Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar adds a delicious savoury flavour that balances the sweetness of the sweet potato. Mature cheddar will give the strongest flavour, but any cheddar will work.
- Butter: Melted butter adds richness and helps create a tender texture in the finished scones.
- Baking Powder: Helps the scones rise slightly and keeps them light rather than dense.
- Egg: The egg helps bind the mixture together and provides structure as the scones bake.
- Coconut Flour: Coconut flour helps absorb moisture from the sweet potato mash and contributes to the texture of the scones. A little goes a long way.
- Cornstarch, Tapioca or Arrowroot Powder: These help bind the mixture and create a lighter texture. Any of the three options work well, so use whichever you have available.
- Black Pepper: Adds a gentle warmth and savoury flavour that complements both the sweet potato and cheddar.
- Olive Oil Spray: Used to lightly grease the baking tray and help prevent sticking while keeping the recipe lighter.
Once you've gathered all the ingredients and prepared them accordingly, you're all set to create this easy and delightful recipe.
See the recipe card for specific quantities and instructions.
Variations and Substitutes
There are plenty of ways to adapt these Sweet Potato Cheddar Scones depending on what you have on hand, whether you want to change the cheese, add extra flavour or vary the texture.
- Potato Swap: You can also use regular potatoes mash (plain) for a slightly different flavour and texture.
- Cheese Swap: Cheddar adds a lovely savoury flavour, but Red Leicester, Gruyère, Parmesan, Monterey Jack or a combination of cheeses can also be used.
- Add Extra Flavour: A little garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika or chilli flakes can be added to give the scones extra flavour.
- Herbs: Fresh chives, parsley, thyme or rosemary are all delicious additions and pair beautifully with the sweet potato and cheese.
- Flour Options: Cornstarch, tapioca flour and arrowroot powder are all interchangeable in this recipe. Use whichever you have available.
- Make Them Cheesier: Add a little extra cheddar on top before baking for a golden cheesy crust.
- Add Vegetables: Finely chopped spring onions, sautéed onions or grated zucchini/courgette can be mixed into the batter for extra flavour and texture. Add some chopped up sweet pickled jalapenos for heat.
- Seasoning: Black pepper works perfectly with the sweet potato and cheddar, but you can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper or mustard powder for a little extra kick.
Serving Suggestions
These Sweet Potato Cheddar Scones are delicious served warm straight from the oven and make a great addition to breakfast, lunch or dinner. Delicious just as they are or with a little butter spread over the top.
They pair perfectly with soups, stews and casseroles, making them a great alternative to bread rolls. I especially love serving them alongside a bowl of soup for a comforting lunch.
They are also delicious with eggs for breakfast or brunch, whether that is a fried egg, poached egg or omelette. For dinner, try serving them alongside grilled chicken, pork chops, steak or a hearty chilli.
Storing, Freezing and Reheating
Storing: Allow the scones to cool completely, then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freezing: These scones freeze really well, making them perfect for meal prep. Once cooled, place them in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature before reheating.
Reheating: Reheat in the microwave for a quick option, or warm in the oven or air fryer until heated through. The air fryer is especially good if you want to refresh the outside and bring back a little texture. These are also delicious enjoyed cold straight from the fridge.
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Recipe Card
Sweet Potato Cheddar Scones
These Sweet Potato Cheddar Scones are soft, savoury and packed with flavour, combining naturally sweet potato with sharp cheddar for a delicious bake that is perfect alongside soups, salads or your favourite main meals.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (255g) of sweet potato mash (I used Japanese)
- 60g cheddar, grated
- 1 tablespoons of butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon of coconut flour
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, tapioca or arrowroot powder
- Black pepper to season
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180c fan, 200c or 400f (gas mark 6)
- Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix well to combine.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Form mixture into 8 equal sized patties (or you can make smaller bitesize if you prefer) and place on parchment paper.
- Spray over the top with some spray oil and bake in the oven for approx 30-35 mins until golden.
- Serve as is or spread with your favorite topping.
- These are a little flatter than a normal scone, but are yummy and great on their own or as a side.
Notes
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- Gluten Free Friendly/Vegetarian Friendly
- ❄️ Freezer Friendly - see storing, freezing and reheating section
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Nutrition Information
Yield
8Serving Size
1 SCONEAmount Per Serving Calories 93Total Fat 5gSaturated Fat 3gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 34mgSodium 153mgCarbohydrates 9gFiber 2gSugar 2gProtein 3g
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Cindy says
Wow! OK limited by availability of ingredients locally, I substituted almost all of them:´:-) Normal sweet potato instead of white, lowfat mozzarella instead of cheddar, margarine instead of ghee and extra coconut flour instead of tapioca. They still came out amazing! Really impressed, would never have known these weren't bread-based. Definitely a keeper recipe - thanks!
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
great to hear they worked well with all the substitutions. You just reminded me about this recipe, now I want to make some more.