Bubble and Squeak

Name: Bubble and Squeak
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 1 dozen
Cuisine: Europe, Irish
Ingredients: 3 medium potatoes, (about 1 pound) peeled and cubed; 3 tablespoons 2% milk; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups chopped cabbage; 1 tablespoon plus 4 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 to 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 45 min.

Yield 1 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Making Bubble and Squeak is a delicious way to use up leftover mashed potatoes and cabbage. It's an excellent side dish to serve with a simple salad and main meat dish for dinner or the next day's lunch.

Ingredients

3 medium potatoes, (about 1 pound) peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons 2% milk
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups chopped cabbage
1 tablespoon plus 4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 to 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Directions

Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain potatoes; return to pan and stir over low heat 1 minute to dry. Mash potatoes with milk, butter, salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil; add cabbage. Return to a simmer. Cook until just tender, 3-5 minutes; drain. Stir cabbage into potato mixture. Add enough flour until mixture holds it's shape when squeezed together.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil oil over medium heat; add onion. Cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Stir into potato mixture. With floured hands, shape into twelve 1/2-in.-thick patties. Add remaining oil to skillet and heat over medium heat. Add patties in batches; cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts

2 patties: 227 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 239mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.

Each year at Christmas, I make sure I have leftovers to make this bubble and squeak on Boxing Day. I like to serve it with cold turkey and salad. This version can be made any time of year, and it's also good served at brunch with sausages. I find it helpful to use an ice cream scoop to divide the potato mixture into portions before flattening them. —Tanya Aggett, Toronto, Ontario

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