Description
A classic British comfort dish made from mashed potatoes, cabbage, and carrots cooked together until golden and crisp. Bubble and Squeak is simple, thrifty, and delicious — perfect for turning leftovers into a hearty, homely meal.
Ingredients
1 kg (2.2 lb) potatoes, peeled and cut into 4 cm cubes
1/2 Savoy cabbage, thinly sliced
400 g (1 lb) carrots, peeled and sliced
50 g (2 oz) butter
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tbsp sunflower oil
50 g (2 oz) cheese, grated
Instructions
- Option 1 (From Fresh): Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the potatoes for about 10 minutes.
- Add the carrots and cabbage and cook for another 5 minutes until tender. Preheat the grill to medium.
- Drain the vegetables well and return them to the pan. Place over low heat for a minute to evaporate excess moisture.
- Mash everything together with butter, seasoning generously with salt and pepper.
- Grease a grill-proof dish with oil, spread the mash mixture evenly, and sprinkle with cheese.
- Grill for 3–5 minutes until golden and crisp on top.
- Option 2 (Using Leftovers): Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Mash leftover cooked potatoes and vegetables with butter, salt, and pepper. Transfer to a baking dish, top with cheese, and bake for 30 minutes until golden and heated through.
Notes
Mix in chopped onions or spring onions for extra flavor.
Use plant-based cheese and oil for a vegetarian version.
Shape into patties and fry in a pan for crispy individual servings.
Serve with fried eggs, sausages, or cold cuts for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 406
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
