Description
Comfort meets British tradition in this classic Bubble and Squeak, a hearty potato and vegetable medley that breathes new life into leftover roasted potatoes and greens. Crispy golden edges and a delightful blend of flavors make this dish a perfect weekend breakfast or side that connects you with classic home cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 700 grams (24.7 ounces) leftover mashed potatoes
- 200 grams (7.1 ounces) cooked chopped cabbage
- 6 rashers crispy chopped bacon
Seasonings:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Cooking and Serving:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Poached eggs
- Fresh parsley
- Brown sauce (optional)
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly combine leftover mashed potatoes with finely chopped cooked cabbage, seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Warm a blend of butter and vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat, creating a sizzling cooking surface.
- Carefully divide the potato-cabbage mixture into distinct patties, gently pressing them into the heated pan to form compact, uniform shapes.
- Allow patties to cook undisturbed for approximately 6-7 minutes, developing a rich golden-brown crust on the bottom surface.
- Delicately loosen and flip the patties, using a spatula to carefully turn them without breaking their structure.
- Lightly brush the exposed surface with additional butter or oil to enhance browning and crispiness.
- Continue cooking for another 4-5 minutes until both sides achieve a deep golden-brown color and crisp exterior.
- Transfer the finished bubble and squeak patties to serving plates.
- Garnish with crispy bacon strips, perfectly fried eggs, freshly chopped parsley, and a drizzle of your preferred sauce.
- Serve immediately while the patties remain hot and wonderfully crisp.
Notes
- Swap cabbage for kale or Brussels sprouts to add variety and extra nutrients to the dish.
- Use leftover roasted vegetables instead of just cabbage for a more complex flavor profile.
- Experiment with different herbs like thyme or rosemary to enhance the potato and vegetable mixture.
- Ensure potatoes are completely cooled before mixing to prevent a mushy texture and help patties hold their shape better.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 102 mins
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1750 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg