British/Irish · Breakfast

Bubble and Squeak

Draft recipe — not kitchen-tested
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Diet: Veg

Bubble and Squeak is a British/Irish dish. Let a firm crust form before turning the patties.

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
British/Irish
Course
Breakfast

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Ingredients

Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.

Serves 4

Choose any positive whole number of servings. Ingredients and measured amounts in steps scale together. Times, temperatures and equipment stay unchanged. For larger yields, cook separate original-size batches. Counted ingredients can become fractions; beat eggs before dividing them. Fixed correction-water checks remain fixed.

Mixture

Pan

Equipment

Kitchen scales; measuring jug and spoons; knife; cutting board; mixing bowls; heavy frying pan; spatula; food thermometer; heatproof spoon; spatula.

Check all product labels and cross-contact. Diet groups describe this listed draft, not every substitution.

Steps

Mix · About 7 min

  1. Combine 700 g cooked mashed potatoes, 300 g cooked cabbage, chopped, 100 g onion, finely chopped, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper and shape eight patties. Use leftovers refrigerated promptly and within two days.

Fry · About 7 min

  1. Heat 40 g butter, 20 ml neutral oil over medium heat; fry patties 5–7 minutes per side without moving them too early.

Serve · About 7 min

  1. Check centres reach 74°C / 165°F and crusts are golden; serve hot.

    Check: The food must be hot through at 74°C / 165°F.

Tips

  • Let a firm crust form before turning the patties.
  • Use the texture and doneness checks in the method; cooking times depend on your pan and heat.

Substitutions

  • Use cooked Brussels sprouts instead of cabbage.

Storage

  • Refrigerate perishable food within two hours, or within one hour in heat above 32°C / 90°F. Store covered at 4°C / 40°F or below. Use within two days for this draft.
  • Reheat cooked dishes to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning for even heating. Serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts directly from safe refrigeration.

Make ahead

  • Prepare the measured ingredients for Bubble and Squeak one day ahead. Refrigerate chopped vegetables and other perishable ingredients separately; complete the staged cooking on the serving day.

FAQ

What matters most when making Bubble and Squeak?

Let a firm crust form before turning the patties.

What can I substitute in Bubble and Squeak?

Use cooked Brussels sprouts instead of cabbage.

Can I prepare Bubble and Squeak ahead?

Prepare the measured ingredients for Bubble and Squeak one day ahead. Refrigerate chopped vegetables and other perishable ingredients separately; complete the staged cooking on the serving day.

Food safety references

FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating