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    Home » Recipes » Autumn/Fall

    Cauliflower Cheese Scones

    By Robyn | Published: Apr 2, 2021 | Modified: Jul 27, 2023

    TO THE RECIPE
    pin for east and delicious cauliflower cheese scones showing overhead shot and side view to show melted cheese and texture

    These cauliflower cheese scones with crispy edges and soft insides are a delicious savoury scone – and great recipe for using up leftover cauliflower! Enjoy them as a snack, or serve alongside soups or stews.

    triangles of cauliflower cheese scones to show the cheesey sides
    Jump to:
    • Why we love this scone recipe
    • Ingredients
    • How to make these scones with cauliflower
    • FAQ
    • Baby Led Weaning Scones
    • What to serve with these scones?
    • Storage
    • More kid friendly snacks with vegetables recipes
    • Cauliflower Cheese Scones

    I clearly have a thing for cheese scones, from the classic plain soft and fluffy cheese scone to cheese and onion scones and cheese and chive scones, and the slightly sweeter Caramilk Scones. These cheese scones, made with leftover cooked cauliflower are a kid and toddler friendly recipe for using up cauliflower.

    Scones are not only easy to make, but they are a delicious recipe for picnics or lunchboxes, and a great alternative to bread with soups and stews. This recipe is one I have been making since baby led weaning Mini Jones a few years ago.

    These cauliflower cheese scones have since stayed a firm favourite, and are now a toddler lunch which gets devoured in a matter of minutes. Get Mr Jones on the case too, and a batch of these doesn’t last very long at all.

    Why we love this scone recipe

    • Uses just 6 ingredients.
    • Quick and easy – the scones are ready in under half an hour.
    • A scone without butter.
    • Egg free scones.

    Ingredients

    • Cauliflower – use cooked cauliflower. If you cook is specifically for this recipe, then cool before adding it to the scones.
    • Flour – I use a mixture of wholewheat and white plain flour. If you prefer to use all white, you may need to add slightly less liquid.
    • Cheese – I use a basic cheddar, and grate it myself. Pre-grated cheese tends to be coated in things to stop it from sticking to itself. You could use a strong vintage cheddar if you prefer.
    ingredients for cauliflower cheese scones laid out in individual bowls: wholemeal flour, plain flour, milk, grated cheese, baking powder and cooked cauliflower

    How to make these scones with cauliflower

    Mash or finely chop the cauliflower.

    1. Mix the cauliflower with the flours, milk, cheese and baking powder.
    2. Place the dough onto a lined baking sheet and shape into a round.
    3. Cut into 8 pieces – cut into quarters, then each quarter in half.
    4. Move the scone triangles slightly away from each other to allow for even cooking. Then sprinkle with cheese and bake!
    close up photo of finely chopped cauliflower to show the reader the idea texture needed for making the scones
    step by step photos to show mixing, shaping dough, cutting and placing the scone dough on the baking tin

    FAQ

    How do you reheat scones?

    To reheat the scones place them in a preheated oven at 150˚C/ 300 ˚F for 5-10 minutes, or under the grill. You can also microwave them but be careful not to overheat as this can cause the scones to go rubbery.

    Can scones be frozen and reheated?

    Yes they can. Defrost thoroughly and then place in a preheated oven (150˚C/ 300 ˚F) for 5-10 minutes, or place them under the grill.

    side view of baked scones on a wooden board

    Baby Led Weaning Scones

    The scones are crispy on the outside just after baking, but become softer overnight. Mini Jones loved the fluffy insides at first, and then some softer edges of the scone once left overnight.

    If you like blw cauliflower cheese recipes, then be sure to check out these 5 ingredient baby led weaning cauliflower cheese bites made with quinoa (another weaning recipe we all still enjoy!)

    Angled shot of cauliflower scones on wooden board to show the melted cheese top and cooked centres, one scone on a plate ready to eat

    What to serve with these scones?

    Whilst delicious on their own straight from the oven, they are also tasty with:

    • Cream cheese, cottage cheese spread or butter spread on them.
    • Soups like this roast pumpkin soup or carrot and red lentil soup
    • Stews, Spanish chorizo stew or African peanut stew

    Storage

    Scones taste best the day they are made. However if you do have some left over, you can reheat them (see FAQ section above for details on how to reheat.)

    You can also freeze scones – cool completely, wrap well and freeze for up to a month.

    This post was originally published in June 2018. It has been updated with more information and new photos. The recipe remains the same.

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    Cauliflower Cheese Scones

    Author: Robyn

    Crunchy, fluffy, cheesey – the scones make a delicious alternative to bread and great baby led weaning and kids snack
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Course baking, Lunch, Snack
    Cuisine British, International
    Servings 8 scones
    Calories 186 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 c (150g) plain wholemeal flour
    • 1c (150g) plain white flour
    • 2 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ c (small) (150g) cold cooked cauliflower
    • ⅔c (150ml) Milk
    • ¾ c (75g) cheese grated

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 220˚C/425˚F
    • Roughly mash the cauliflower – you don’t want a smooth paste, rather small chunks of cauliflower – if cooking them for baby led weaning, the size of which depending on your baby’s age, see note 2 below.
    • In a bowl, mix the flours and baking powder, add the cauliflower and half the grated cheese and then stir in enough milk to combine to a soft dough.
    • Place dough on lined baking tray and pat into a circle – about 3cm thick. Then cut into 8 wedges. Separate them slightly then sprinkle with the remaining cheese and place in the oven for 20 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
    • Cool slightly on tray then put on wire rack to cool completely.
    • Best eaten the day they are made, they are still nice the next day, and can be reheated in the oven (see notes below) or under the grill.

    Notes

    Flour: Instead of the wholemeal flour use white plain flour. You may need to add slightly less liquid.
    Add ins: a pinch of mustard powder, sweet paprika, or some chopped chives would be a great addition.
    1.Reheating  scones: In an oven at 150˚C/ 300 ˚F for 5-10 minutes, or under the grill. You can also microwave them but be careful not to overheat as this can cause the scones to go rubbery.
    Freezing raw scone dough: The scones can be frozen before baking – cook from frozen for 30 minutes.
    2. Baby led weaning scones:
    1. when mashing the cauliflower mash it finely – you don’t want any large lumps, but don’t make it into a puree.
    2. these scones soften if left overnight, or give the insides if the outsides are hard and crunchy, depending on babies age.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 179mgPotassium: 178mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 126IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 161mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword cheese scone, leftover cauliflower, savoury scone

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    1. Sue Wiggett says

      May 26, 2021 at 12:48 pm

      Can you tell me if I can make scones by using flour made from cauliflower instead of using plain flour please. I am diabetic & find making scones with flour I am putting on weight which isn’t good for me at the moment as I have to lose weight . If this is possible could you give me a recipe for them please.
      Thank you in advance
      Sue Wiggett

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      • Robyn says

        May 28, 2021 at 3:48 pm

        Hi Sue, I have done a bit of research and haven’t found any scones made with cauliflower I’m afraid. If you search for ‘cauliflower biscuits’ you may find something, but I haven’t tested any of these recipes yet. I will continue to search and let you know if I find anything. Robyn

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