If you’re anything like us, you’re always on the lookout for new recipes to repurpose leftovers. You won’t want to miss out on this versatile, easy, and tasty British recipe called Bubble & Squeak! Keep reading until the end of the article to learn all about this dish and how you can prepare it at home.
What Is Bubble & Squeak?
This dish’s unique, onomatopoeic name comes from the sound the vegetables make when they release water in the pan!
Bubble & Squeak Ingredients
Here are the essential, traditional ingredients you will need to make Bubble & Squeak. Don’t be afraid to make substitutions, as this recipe is all about using what you have available to you!
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 cup leftover roasted vegetables (like cabbage, brussels sprouts, kale, carrots, or broccoli)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tablespoons butter or oil
Traditionally, Bubble & Squeak is prepared vegetarian. If you would like, you may add leftover roast, bacon, ham, or another type of meat to increase the heartiness of the dish!
Bubble & Squeak Recipe
Here are simple, easy-to-follow instructions for how to prepare Bubble & Squeak!
- Heat butter or oil over medium heat in a large pan.
- Add onion to fat and cook until soft, translucent, and pungent. This will take around 5 minutes, depending on your heat and equipment.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the mashed potatoes and vegetables to the pan.
- Fry all the ingredients for at least 10 minutes, stirring regularly to ensure nothing sticks to the pan.
- When the vegetables have released all of their moisture and are browned nicely, use a spatula to press the mixture into the pan so that it holds together.
- Serve (if desired) with a poached or fried egg, leftover meat, or by itself!
