Bubble and Squeak

Name: Bubble and Squeak
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 500 g cold mashed or roast potato; 300 g cooked cabbage (or Brussels sprouts, shredded and well drained); 1 whole small onion (finely diced); 1 whole small carrot (cooked and diced); 2 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp beef dripping, lard, or vegetable oil (for frying); 1 pinch salt and black pepper

by katplaystennis • 2026

Why some badges are missing

Not vegan: beef dripping, lard, or vegetable oil → try chestnut mushrooms (or green lentils)
Not vegetarian: beef dripping, lard, or vegetable oil → try chestnut mushrooms (or green lentils)
Not dairy-free: butter → try dairy-free butter
Not low-FODMAP: small onion → try spring onion greens (green tops only, or a pinch of asafoetida)
Not low-GI / diabetic-friendly: cold mashed or roast potato → try cauliflower
Not kidney-friendly: beef dripping, lard, or vegetable oil

Based on listed ingredients — always check labels for allergies.

Prep

10m

Cook

20m

Serves

Rating

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Total time · 30m

Ingredients

Kitchen Help

Shopping list

500 g cold mashed or roast potato
300 g cooked cabbage — or Brussels sprouts, shredded and well drained
1 whole small onion — finely diced
1 whole small carrot — cooked and diced
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp beef dripping, lard, or vegetable oil — for frying
1 pinch salt and black pepper

Tools

· large bowl
· large cast iron frying pan
· spatula

Instructions

Step by step

1
Put the cold potato, cabbage, carrot if using, and a good pinch of salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until just combined. You want it to hold together but still look rustic, not smooth.
2
Soften the onion: Melt half the butter in a large cast iron or heavy frying pan over medium heat. Cook the onion for 4 to until soft and golden. Tip it into the potato mix and stir through.
3
Shape it: You can make one big cake, which is the most traditional way, or shape into 4 thick patties. Press them firmly so they do not fall apart.
4
Heat the dripping and remaining butter in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add the bubble and squeak. Press down gently with a spatula. Don’t fiddle too much. To get the crust cook it undisturbed for 6 to until deeply golden and crisp underneath. You should hear it bubbling and squeaking.
5
Flip the big cake in one go, or flip each patty. Cook for another 6 to until crisp on the second side. If making one big cake, you can finish it under the grill for for extra crunch.