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Bubble and Squeak Recipe

Bubble and Squeak Recipe

Bubble and Squeak is a classic 30-minute comfort dish made by mashing cooked potatoes, cabbage, and carrots with butter and seasoning, then crisping it under the grill or baking until golden.
Traditionally made from leftovers, it’s flexible, filling, budget-friendly, and perfect as a main or side. Simple food doing exactly what it’s supposed to do.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 406
Ingredients Method Notes

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 tablespoon sunflower oil
  • 50 g 2 oz cheese

Method
 

  1. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
  2. Add the carrots and cabbage and continue cooking for another 5 minutes, until everything is tender.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium.
  4. Drain the vegetables well, then return them to the saucepan. Place the pan back on the heat for about 1 minute to cook off any excess moisture.
  5. Mash everything together with the butter, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
  6. Grease a grill-proof dish with the sunflower oil and spoon in the mash, smoothing the top.
  7. Sprinkle the cheese over the top and place under the grill for 3 to 5 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
Leftover Method Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Mash your cold, cooked potatoes and vegetables together with butter, salt, and pepper.
  3. Transfer to a baking dish, sprinkle with cheese, and bake for about 30 minutes until hot all the way through.

Notes

Bubble and squeak is proof that leftovers deserve respect. It’s simple, comforting, and deeply satisfying without trying too hard.
If it’s not perfect, that’s kind of the point.