British · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Bubble and Squeak
25 minutes · 4 servings · vegetarian
A classic British way to use up leftover veg.
Ingredients
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- 500 g leftover cooked potatoes, mashed or chopped
- 300 g leftover cabbage, shredded
- 25 g butter
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Let’s make it
- Mix the potatoes and cabbage together with salt and pepper.
- Heat the butter and oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Press the mixture into the pan and fry for 5-6 minutes per side until browned.
- Flip carefully and cook the other side until crisp and hot through.
- Serve with eggs or as a side dish.
Shape into small cakes so children can hold them easily.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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