Bubble and Squeak
British

Bubble and Squeak

A dish made from leftover vegetables, typically cabbage and potatoes, fried together.

CabbageCabbage
PotatoPotato
ButterButter
saltsalt
OnionOnion
Easy38 min

Where it comes from

Originating from Britain, this dish is a traditional way to use up leftovers from a roast dinner.

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How it's made

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38 min active
  1. 1
    15 min

    Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash them lightly, leaving some chunks for texture.

  2. 2
    8 min

    Finely slice the cabbage and chop the onion. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until golden and soft.

  3. 3
    5 min

    Add the cabbage to the skillet with the onions. Cook until the cabbage is tender and slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4
    10 min

    Mix the mashed potatoes into the skillet with the cabbage and onions. Press down to form a flat cake and cook until the bottom is crispy and browned, about 5 minutes. Flip and brown the other side.

    Watch out

    Ensure the bottom doesn't burn; adjust heat as necessary.

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