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Bubble and Squeak Recipe A plated dish of crispy potato cake topped with a fried egg, garnished with chives and accompanied by peas.

Bubble and Squeak Recipe

Transform yesterday's leftovers into today's breakfast star with this easy, crispy, and comforting Bubble and Squeak Recipe. With golden edges and a tender center, this dish is a true British classic, perfect for those busy mornings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 $8
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: British, Comfort Food
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Cold mashed potatoes - Leftover mashed potatoes work best
  • 2 cups Leftover cooked vegetables - Cabbage Brussels sprouts, carrots, etc.
  • 2 tablespoon Butter or bacon fat - For frying can also use olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 medium Onion - Finely diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce - Optional for added flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt - To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper - To taste
  • Optional ½ cup Grated cheese - For a cheesy twist
  • Optional ½ cup Crispy bacon bits - For added crunch
  • Optional 1 tbsp Fresh herbs e.g., thyme, parsley - Adds fresh flavor

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet or cast iron pan (Essential for even cooking and crisping the bottom.)
  • 1 Wide spatula (To flip the mixture without breaking it.)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For chopping vegetables and onions.)
  • 1 Mixing bowl (To combine mashed potatoes and vegetables.)
  • 1 Fork (To break up cold mashed potatoes before mixing.)

Method
 

  1. Break up cold mashed potatoes, chop vegetables, dice onions and garlic.
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  2. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in butter or fat until softened.
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  3. Combine mashed potatoes, vegetables, seasonings, and optional add-ins in a bowl.
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  4. Add the mixture to the pan, pressing gently and cooking until golden brown.
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  5. Flip the mixture, cook until crispy on both sides, and serve immediately.
    Bubble and Squeak Recipe A plated dish of crispy potato cake topped with a fried egg, garnished with chives and accompanied by peas.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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