Cheese, Ham & Potato Scone is a great way to use up some leftover boiled or mashed potatoes & ham. A great accompaniment to a bowl of soup!
In celebration of National Potato Day (26 January), I took the opportunity to try out the new Oxo Adjustable Potato Ricer in this Cheese, Ham & Potato Scone.
The ricer has a dial that turns and clicks into 3 different patterns allowing you to mash on a fine, medium, or course setting.
Of course, you can mash more than just potato in it and it’s perfect for making baby food too.
The medium setting is also good for squeezing water out of your greens so I know where my cooked spinach is going now!
A handy notch on the ricer allows you to rest it over a bowl while you plunge the lever. What’s more, you can put it on the top rack of your dishwasher to clean it.
I’ve often seen potato ricers being used on TV and have been rather envious as I’ve never used one let alone owned one. This one was cool as you have the option of choosing how fine you want your mash. My potatoes were cold, firm, and waxy so I did need all my strength to squeeze the ricer, I’m sure with floury warm potatoes it would have been a lot easier! (Update I have now riced floury potatoes and it took one hand and no effort at all they just glided through!)
I wish I’d had one of these when I was making baby food for my children! I am going to enjoy experimenting with my ricer over the coming weeks as I think it could be used in so many ways.
I have just put boiled eggs through the effortless course setting and it’s made the most lovely fluffy egg mayonnaise sandwiches for our lunch, as I thought it would! Next on my hit list are chickpeas for hummus making!
I decided to make a Cheese, Ham & Potato Scone with mature Cheddar, home-cooked ham, and wholegrain mustard!
It was very tasty and delicious split and buttered whilst still warm but can also be eaten cold. This scone would be great as a snack, for lunch or great with a bowl of soup! We also enjoyed it toasted the next day.
So in honour of National Potato Day, I’m giving you the chance to win an Oxo Adjustable Potato Ricer as well as a top quality Mermaid Hard Anodised Aluminium Baking Sheet (30cm/12”) so that you too can bake this delicious scone to perfection!
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As this recipe is totally made from scratch I am entering it into Javelin Warrior’s Cookin w/Luv “Made with Love Mondays” challenge.
I am also entering my scone into the Breakfast Club which is run by Helen at Fuss Free Flavours and currently being hosted by Janice at Farmers Girl Kitchen this month!
How to make Cheese Ham & Potato Scone
More Recipes using Ham
- Cheat’s Croque Madame
- Quiche Lorraine (easy recipe with puff pastry sheet)
- Curried Egg Mayonnaise with Ham & Sweetcorn Jacket Potato
- Ham, Cheese & Sweetcorn Turnovers
- Ham & Cheese Breakfast Casserole
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Cheese, Ham & Potato Scone
Ingredients
- 225 g / 8 oz Self-raising flour
- 1 ½ tsp Baking powder
- 2 pinches salt
- 30 g / 1 oz Butter
- 1 tsp Wholegrain mustard
- 75 g / 3 oz Mature Cheddar grated
- 75 g / 3 oz Ham diced
- 4 tbsp Milk or more
- 170 g / 6 oz Cold cooked potatoes or mash
Glaze
- Milk or beaten egg to glaze
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 220°C.
- Mash or rice your potatoes in a medium sized bowl.
- Sift the flour, salt and baking powder into another bowl.
- Rub the butter in until the texture of fine breadcrumbs.
- In the bowl containing the mash stir in the milk and mustard.
- Then add the grated cheese and ham.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix with a fork, adding more milk if necessary. (I needed 4 more tbsp).
- Knead lightly on a floured surface for a few seconds until smooth.
- Roll the dough out to 18 cm (7”) circle.
- Put on a greased baking sheet and mark into 6 wedges with a sharp knife.
- Brush with milk or egg wash.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
- Cool on a wire rack.
- Serve warm or cold.
Amy Fidler
love the look of this x
Camilla
Thanks Amy, great with soup:-)
tiggerific1973
These sound amazing!
Kaci Soderstrom
Wow, that looks really nice. Never thought to make anything like that before.. but might have to now.
Camilla
Thank you, hope you find time to make it:-)
Steven A Phillips
Looks like great picnic food mmmmmmm
Paul Wilson
Looks like great picnic food.
Paul Wilson
That looks really filling.
wendy stanger
rostis as mine are never any good so would love to make some perfect ones with this @kikicomp
Barrie Phillips
Cheesy Mash and roast vegetables
Becky John
That scone sounds delicious and would probably try that first, if not then it would be rosti’s
Tracey Belcher
Mash – would be one of the first things but would love to try scones too
hannah massingham
I would finally serve my family some “lumpless” mash – they would be delighted!
Jeremy Andrews
I would try a Rosti first but will also make the scone.
Fridge Forager
I would like to give your Cheese, Ham & Potato Scone a try should I be fortunate enough to win the prize. It looks simply scrummy.
Emily Hutchinson
I’d make colcannon first 🙂
Diane Carey
Some kind of Rostis. Have always wanted a ricer so I can make some
Katherine L
I’d love to make some fish cakes and then some potato scones with the ricer. I haven’t made either in ages due to effort but the ricer will simplify things for sure!
Arabella Bazley
I’d love to bake your scone recipe and I would probably test it out for some plain mashed potato or hard boiled eggs (great for fluffier egg mayonnaise) . The baking sheet would be great for parmesan crisps too.
Susan El Carter
I would probably make potato nests and fill them with pureed vegetables and serve them with a creamy mushroom sauce. ohh starting to salivate…
kohl
Never had a ricer before – better try your tasty recipe first I think!
Jules
I’d make Duchess potatoes
Angela - Garden Tea Cakes and Me
I would the ricer to make some fish cakes, which are lovely served with salad and sweet chilli sauce. Or alos with some roasted courgettes, carrot and beetroot from the garden.
I don’t make the best mash I’m afraid a lack the upper body strength 😉
Angela
Camilla
In which case the Oxo Potato Ricer would be perfect for you as well cooked potatoes just glide through. Did you know that the original founder Oxo products made them for his wife who had arthritis and found many gadgets difficult to use!
Ms C Bryan
Jazz it up a bit with red onion
Christopher Powell
With the cold weather still bearing down on us the first meal I’d make using a potato ricer would be a traditional Shepherds Pie with a Creamed Potato topping which the ricer would make easy to do.
I’d also love to try using it to make some homemade hash browns as I am sure they would be much tastier and healthier than shop bought ones.
Thanks for your product review and recipe, the tip on it being easier with floury potato’s was appreciated.
Sue Bowden
Cornbeef cakes, the kids love these
lindat4683
rostis
Choclette
I’ve been meaning to make a chocolate cake with mashed potato for ages, so I’d use the ricer for that and I think I might also make some potato scones and get to use the tray for those.
Jane Townson
I think I’d try a simple potato rosti with cheese and bacon.
Ursulab
Salmon fish cakes
Emma
Cornbeef hash cakes Yom Yom x
Joanne Blunt
Some combination of salmon and mashed potato
esther james
fish pie
Vanessa
Fishcakes – great way of using up cooked potato and scraps of fish.
Anne Thompson
Your scone recipe looks inspirational and would love to try it
ashleigh
I would definately try out your scones
mummyoftwo2
I would make some fishcakes, I love them but can never get potato smooth enough!
Laura P
I have a lot of Spanish colleagues so id make one of their tortilla recipes. Great giveaway!!
lisa tebbutt
i would make cheese potatoe pie and biscuits
Georgie
I would be able to hide various vegetables in the mash (like my mum used to do) more easily without the children noticing!
tracy
I would make mashed potatoes first to add to a fish pie.
Sally Poole
i’ve never used a ricer for mash so i’d make some lovely peppery swedey mash
Galina V
I’d make Russie potato pies, shangi.
Kirstie Vaughan
Great prize! I would start with my potato, swede and carrot mash x
Farhana Haque
I’d try out your scone recipe with beef or chicken
Elizabeth
I’d make buttery mashed potatoes – the ultimate comfort food, and probably some sort of cookie 🙂
Christine Dodd
I’d do a rosti and serve it with smoked salmon and a dollop of creme fraiche
yvette ross
i would try your potato scone looks lovely
Kate - Turquoise Lemons
I would make swede and potato veggie cakes. Thank you for entering the #nowastefoodchallenge
Camilla
Sounds yummy!
Lynn Savage
Your scone looks delicious, will definately be trying out this recipe.
I think i would try using the ricer to help make gnocchi
Camilla
Do let me know how you get on!
Simon C
I rarely have mashed potato, so i’d probably try that out first
Simon.
Tasha Corder
A rosti or fishcakes I love those!
Janice
I would love to make gnocchi and you really need a potato ricer to get the mash smooth enough.
Busylizzie
Forgot to say the first thing I would make with an Oxo ricer would be a hearty fish pie, always need loads of mash for the topping!
Sue
OHHH feel really inspired to go and make this right now to go with homemade carrot and coriander soup for tonights supper, looks wonderful and thanks for the recipe. Never had a ricer but have heard good reports as well.
Camilla
Thank you, that’s so lovely to hear:-)
Christine Lockley
The first thing I’d like to try is your Cheese, Ham & Potato Scone – it looks delish.
Thanks for the chance to win x
Leanne Bucknall
The ricer would have to be used to make some scrummy mashed potato for topping my cottage pie, might be an ideal time to try those tasty sounding scones as well 🙂
Joanna Orr
Some fishcakes
Nicola P
A sweet potato pie. Have also favourited your scone, read it out to the family and they all agreed it sounds delish!
Camilla
Thank you, that means a lot to me. Good luck!
dragonfly63
Delicious cheesy rosti, just right for this weather.
Rachel R
A potato rosti! Always wanted to try that
sue walsh
your scone recipe:) fab for a brunch with all the family
Sophie
I’d make mash. I love mash.
Gavin
I’d do a good old Irish potato bread
Jacqueline @How to be a Gourmand
When I saw the title Cheese & Ham Potato scone, I had a completely different image in my mind. I had thought it would be flat (similar to a potato scone). Looks delicious – a great pack lunch item too Camilla. Love it when recipes bring you a nice wee surprise 🙂
Camilla
Thank you! I know the ones you mean, but no this is more like a traditional scone and so easy to make:-) I’m looking forward to your next culinary escapade!
Lynne OConnor
I’d definitely try your scones first
Chevaune Taylor- Stanley
Id make the Cheese, Ham and Potato Scones, that looks fantastic…and even looks like something I could make!
Alison
Potato bread, always wanted to try that
Joanna
Egg mayonnaise through a potato ricer? I have to try this!!!
Alan C
I would like to try to bake potato bread. I love my Mermaid baking sheet as I invested in a couple a few years ago and ar still going strong but always nice to have extras just in case I’m baking lots of cookies
Javelin Warrior
I’ve been busy with moving stuff around the apartment all day and I see I’ve missed out! These scones look amazing and I love the added cheese and ham to the potatoes. I don’t own a ricer, but I do have a food mill which I love and accomplishes pretty much the same thing… Thanks so much for sharing!
Camilla
Aah, thanks Mark, I’m going to have fun ricing different foods! Hope you’re getting well settled in your new apartment:-)
Elaine Savage
Cheese scones for me and some lovely fruit purée for my little grandson!
Helen Dickinson
Cheesy Mash and roast vegetables!
Lorraine Carter
Salmon or tuna fish cakes with a pile of peppers/tomatoes/onions/mushrooms- one of my comfort foods but would be so much quicker/easier with Oxo Adjustable Potato Ricer, and healthier if I oven baked them on the Mermaid Baking Sheet
Ang
I’ve always used a ricer to mash potatoes but managed to snap mine in two a couple of weeks ago. Can’t afford the price of the new ones so this would be perfect. Your scones look fab.
Camilla
Thanks Angela and good luck:-)
Janice
Wow, that looks so tasty. I’ve never had a potato ricer but it sounds like you are making good use of it and your scone definitely has ‘star baker’ quality 😉
Camilla
Aah, thank you so much Janice, cheque’s in the post:-)
Katrina Day-Reilly
baked mash
Sarah, Maison Cupcake
I’ve been looking for alternatives to bread for breakfast and this is just the job! I may try this soon.
Camilla
Oh I hope you do, it’s so easy:-)
kim plant
would like to try with garlic x
Rainie Bish
A rosti with potato, cheese, mushroom, leek & peppers. Your recipe sounds delicious so I will have to try that
Camilla
Sounds yummy. Thank you:-)
nisha
Sooo glad to found this beautiful blog. And that scone looks fab. ham and potato, 2 things i love. Have bookmarked the recipe 🙂
Camilla
Ah, likewise I just found yours today:-) Hope you enjoy it!
Caroline S
carrot and swede mash – my husband prefers it completely pureed but I like it with chunks in so we always argue about who is gonig to do the mashing! This would be a great compromise as I’m sure there is a coarseness setting for each of us on the ricer. The baking sheet would definitely help baking biscuits – and I’m definitely going to try the scone recipe (albeit without the aid of a ricer)
Camilla
Fingers crossed. Do let me know how you get on:-)
David
It’d be a great gadget to help make really light fish or crab cakes I think:)
Samantha Waters
Your recipes are so delicious and I would love to win I would make corn beef hash with white sauce.
Camilla
You’re very kind, thank you!
Janine Phillips
Your scone sounds delicious, so I would be trying that out x
Camilla
Thank you:-)
tamalyn roberts
i would make some stuffed red peppers with potatoe, onions, spinach and mushrooms. yummy
melanie stirling
Cheese,potato and ,whatever vegetables I have, cakes.
Corina
I’d probably just try a simple mashed potato first..
gillbla
I was given the Loveless cafe cookbook for Christmas and it has a recipe for mashed potato cake (as in a sweet, teatime cake) So I’d like to make that
Camilla
That sound interesting!
olivia kirby
rostis would be an obvious first thing. I may use the ricer for fruit purees and hubby would use it for super smooth mash. The bakeware looks awesome.
I absolutely love the OXO stuff, we have some of the oxo tots range.
Elizabeth
Your scone looks and sounds lovely 🙂 I can’t see a Rafflecopter thingy though, and I’ve refreshed 3 times.