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Bubble and squeak

The perfect way to use up leftover veg, bubble and squeak is packed with flavor and so easy to make.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 if
Calories: 587 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Breakfast
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • ½ onion small-medium
  • 8-10 cooked Brussels sprouts (8-10 is approx 1 cup or use cooked cabbage)
  • 2 slices smoked bacon or 3, if smaller (streaky)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 8 oz mashed potato (8oz is approx 1 cup)

Instructions

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  1. Finely dice the onion, slice/shred the Brussels sprouts and cut the bacon into thin slices.
  2. Warm the butter in a small (8in/20cm) nonstick skillet/frying pan over a medium-high heat and add the onion and bacon. Cook for a few minutes until the onion softens and the bacon starts to brown.
  3. Add the shredded Brussels sprouts and cook for a few minutes until they start to brown.
  4. Mix in the mashed potatoes so they are evenly distributed then flatten the mixture in the skillet.
  5. Leave the mixture to cook a few minutes (around 5) so that the bottom browns slightly.
  6. Place a plate over the skillet and flip it over so the mixture falls onto the plate. Add a little bit more butter, if needed, to the skillet, then slide the mixture back into the skillet with what was the top on the bottom. Cook another few minutes until browned on the other side.
  7. Turn the bubble and squeak onto a plate. If you want to serve it with a fried egg, you can just fry it in the same skillet.

Notes

  • Note: if you don't have ready-cooked Brussels sprouts, you can cook them quickly in the microwave. Just trim base, remove outer layer, cut in half and put all pieces in a microwavable container with a little water. They should cook in around 2 minutes on high. You can use ready mashed, boiled, baked or roasted potatoes for this. Just trim off any overly crisp parts and skin then mash up.

Nutrition Information

Calories 587kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 102g (34%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 334mg (14%) Potassium 1624mg (46%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 748IU (15%) Vitamin C 158mg (176%) Calcium 69mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2if

Amount Per Serving

Calories 587

% Daily Value*

Calories 587kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 102g 34%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 334mg 14%
Potassium 1624mg 35%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 748IU 15%
Vitamin C 158mg 176%
Calcium 69mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.