Bubble and Squeak - Traditional British Fried Leftovers!

Step 1

Mix the cabbage or sprouts with the mashed or diced cooked potatoes and season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Method if using mashed potatoes:.

Step 3

Heat the butter in a large frying pan, add the potato mixture and smooth it flat with a spatula.

Step 4

Fry over a medium heat for about 8 to 10 minutes or until underside is brown, and the Bubble and Squeak sizzles, bubbles and squeaks! (Sorry, could not resist that!).

Step 5

Place a large plate over the pan and turn the pan and plate over so that the bubble and squeak is on the plate.

Step 6

Heat the remaining butter in the pan and carefully slide the bubble and squeak back in the pan.

Step 7

Cook again over a medium heat until the other side is golden brown.

Step 8

Cut into wedges and serve with eggs and bacon for breakfast, or bread and butter for a light snack or supper dish. This is also wonderful as an accompaniment to stews and casseroles.

Step 9

Method for diced boiled or roast potatoes:.

Step 10

If using diced boiled or roast potatoes, mix all the vegetables together as above, and just fry them in a frying pan together; there is no need to press them down into a cake - stir them regularly to achieve an all over colour; then serve them with a spoon, rather than cut into slices. They still taste the same!