Name: Bubble and squeak
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 firmly packed cups finely shredded savoy cabbage; 3 cup cooked, mashed potato; 1/2 cup grated tasty cheese; 4 green onions, trimmed, finely chopped; 30 gram butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; baby spinach leaves, truss cherry tomatoes, fried egg to serve

Bubble and squeak

Incredibly versatile and tasty bubble and squeak is perfect for a relaxing meal after a hectic day. It is also a great way to use up any leftover vegetables or mashed potato.

Serves 6

Prep

20M

Cook

25M

Total

45M

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Ingredients

2 firmly packed cups finely shredded savoy cabbage

3 cup cooked, mashed potato

1/2 cup grated tasty cheese

4 green onions, trimmed, finely chopped

30 gram butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

baby spinach leaves, truss cherry tomatoes, fried egg to serve

Method

1.Place cabbage in a colander in the sink and pour boiling water over. Rinse under cold water, then squeeze out excess liquid.

2.In a large bowl, combine cabbage, potato, cheese and green onion, mixing well. Season to taste. Set aside.

3.Heat butter and oil together in a non-stick frying pan on medium. Add potato mixture, spreading evenly over the base. Reduce heat to low and cook for 15-20 minutes, until base is crisp.

4.Place under a preheated grill and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the top is golden. Rest in pan 5 minutes. Invert onto a board. Serve in wedges with baby spinach, truss tomatoes and a fried egg.

To make 3 cups mashed potato, you’ll need to cook 1kg potatoes and mash with 1/2 cup milk and 30g butter. You can add any leftover cooked vegies you have on hand.
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