MARION GRASBY: 'Tired of sad lunches? These cheesy, chilli scones are your answer.'

Forget the jam and cream. We'll take our scones savoury, spicy and cheesy, thank you very much.

Flaky, buttery scones with a spicy, savoury twist, these are loaded with sharp cheddar and Marion's Kitchen Crispy Chilli Oil, both the oil and the crispy bits. 

They're golden, cheesy, and just the right amount of naughty. Perfect for a lazy lunch or one of those "let's just pick at everything on the table" kind of dinner. 

See how to make Marion's chilli cheddar savoury scones below, or keep scrolling for the full method.

Marion Grasby's Chilli Cheddar Savoury Scones.

Makes: 8 

Prep time: 15 minutes 

Cook time: 20 minutes 

Ingredients:

• 2 cups (300g) plain flour 

• 1 tbsp baking powder 

• 1/2 tsp sea salt 

• 1/2 cup (120g) cold butter, diced 

• 100g Red Leister Cheddar cheese, diced 

• 3 tbsp Marion's Kitchen Crispy Chilli Oil (include oil and crispy bits) 

• ½ cup of milk 

• 1 egg, lightly beaten 

• Butter and Crispy chilli oil, to serve 

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C fan-forced. Line a baking tray with baking paper. 

2. Add flour and cold butter into the blender. Lightly blend until it looks like coarse breadcrumbs. 3. Add the flour and butter mixture to a large mixing bowl. 

4. Add salt and baking powder. Then add in the diced cheddar and the crispy chilli oil. 5. Add the milk and mix gently until just combined. Don't overwork the dough. 

6. Turn out onto a baking tray lined with baking paper and gently press into a 2.5cm thick rectangle. Cut once down the center and then twice diagonally to form 8 even wedges 

7. Brush the tops with an eggwash, then sprinkle with extra cheddar and a few more drops of chilli oil. 8.Bake for 17 minutes or until golden and risen. Serve warm with butter or even more chilli oil on the side.

From family recipes and Masterchef to one of Australia's most beloved food brands, Marion Grasby is celebrating 15 years of Marion's Kitchen. For more of Marion's recipes, visit www.marionskitchen.com.

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