Bubble and Squeak
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Bubble and Squeak
Description
Bubble and Squeak begins by simmering thinly sliced green cabbage until tender. Bacon is cooked separately until crisp, then removed, and onions are softened in the bacon fat to add richness. Cooked potatoes and optional leftover vegetables are mashed gently with the cooked cabbage and ham if used. The mixture is seasoned with salt, pepper, and paprika before being fried in a pan with butter until the outside develops a golden brown crust.
The dish offers a contrast of textures, with tender vegetables inside and a slightly crispy surface. It is a practical way to use cooked potatoes and leftover vegetables from earlier meals. It can be served as a side or topped with poached or fried eggs for a more substantial meal.
Potatoes of any cooked kind — boiled, mashed, or roasted — can be used, and the size of diced potatoes influences cooking time when boiling fresh. The dish adapts well to a variety of leftover vegetables, making it highly versatile in home kitchens.
Ingredients
- 6 cups green cabbage thinly sliced
- 4 lices Bacon diced, optional
- 1 onion diced
- 1 cup ham optional, diced
- 3 cups potato see note, cooked
- 1 cup vegetables optional, leftover
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Place cabbage and ¼ cup water in a saucepan. Cover and simmer until cabbage is tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Cook bacon in a frying pan. Once crisp, remove from pan and add onions to the drippings. Cook until tender.
- Stir in potatoes and vegetables; give them a bit of a mash. Add cooked cabbage and ham. Season with salt & pepper.
- Cook until browned adding a bit of butter if needed.
Notes
- Use any cooked potatoes including mashed, roasted, or boiled for the best results.
- Incorporate leftover vegetables such as brussels sprouts, peas, or carrots to extend the dish.
- Top with poached or fried eggs to add protein and richness.
- For fresh potatoes, peel, chop, and boil for about 15 minutes until tender before using.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 250 | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 480mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 522mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1330IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.