Bubble and Squeak

Name: Bubble and Squeak
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 cups mashed potatoes; 2 cups savoy cabbage, shredded; 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 tsp fine salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, cracked

A traditional British dish made from fried leftover mashed potatoes and cabbage cooked until crisp and golden.

30 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

BritishBreakfastStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

2 cups mashed potatoes
2 cups savoy cabbage, shredded
1 cup yellow onion, diced
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp fine salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, cracked

Instructions

1

Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter and heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2

Add 1 cup diced yellow onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
3

Stir in 2 cups shredded savoy cabbage, 2 cups mashed potatoes, 1/2 tsp fine salt, and 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper until combined.
4

Press the mixture flat into the pan and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until a dark golden crust forms.
5

Turn the patty over in sections and cook for another 8 to 10 minutes until browned and crispy.

Questions

Can I make Bubble and Squeak dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Bubble and Squeak keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Bubble and Squeak?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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