Why bubble and squeak

Skip to main content. Google Tag Manager. Language English. Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the finely chopped onion for minutes until soft.

Add the cut bacon and cook for a further minutes or until it begins to turn a golden colour. Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the bacon and onions into a large bowl.

Add the mashed potato, cooked vegetables and cheese to the bowl and season well. Mix well and divide the mixture into six portions. Raw Egg Warning Consuming raw and lightly cooked eggs poses a risk of foodborne illness.

Recipe Variation Make bubble and squeak patties. Mix the potato and vegetables, form into small patties, and fry until crisp on both sides. How to Store and Freeze Store leftover bubble and squeak in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Leftovers can be stored for longer in a heavy-duty zip-top bag in the freezer. Squeeze all of the air out and freeze for up to a month.

To reheat, let defrost in the fridge overnight, then reheat in a skillet with a little oil until crisp and warmed through. Recipe Tags: Potato brunch british boxing day. Rate This Recipe. I don't like this at all. It's not the worst. Sure, this will do. I'm a fan—would recommend. I love it! Thanks for your rating! Show Full Recipe. Your Privacy Rights. To change or withdraw your consent choices for thespruceeats. At any time, you can update your settings through the "EU Privacy" link at the bottom of any page.

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I see no-one has mentioned Rumbledethumps ….. The Scots do have their own version of bubble and squeak. I have never heard of rumbledthumps!

I shall do a little research and add a post — thanks for that, Elaine. I have a recipe that has cabbage, potatoes, sausage, and white sauce that I have known as Irish. There is also a song about it. Tried to find the song online to no avail. Thanks for your comment, Barbara. Recorded by Brendan Shine. Pingback: Ground Beef goes International. Pingback: Would YOU eat that?

Guess the unusual British foods from the past! Austen Authors. You are commenting using your WordPress. You are commenting using your Google account. You are commenting using your Twitter account. You are commenting using your Facebook account.

Notify me of new comments via email. Notify me of new posts via email. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Email Address:. Go on then British Food: A History. Skip to content. Bubble and squeak is one of my favorite left-over foods. Good additions are kale or dulse that have been crisped up in the oven or frying pan before being crumbled into the spuds I would say that you should keep the ratio of potatoes to vegetables at least Share this: Tweet.

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