Bubble and Squeak

Name: Bubble and Squeak
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: United Kingdom
Ingredients: 3 cups leftover mashed potatoes; 2 cups leftover cooked cabbage or Brussels sprouts, chopped; 1 onion, diced; 3 tbsp butter or bacon fat; Salt and pepper to taste

4 servings10 min prep20 min cookEasy United Kingdom

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Bubble and Squeak

Story updated September 17, 2026

Bubble and Squeak, leftover boiled potatoes and cabbage fried together, takes its playful name from the sounds the mixture makes sizzling in the pan. It's been documented in English cooking since at least the 18th century as a practical way to use up Sunday roast leftovers.

Ingredients

Scale:· 4 servings

3 cups leftover mashed potatoes
2 cups leftover cooked cabbage or Brussels sprouts, chopped
1 onion, diced
3 tbsp butter or bacon fat
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1Sauté onion in butter or bacon fat until softened.
2Mix mashed potatoes and chopped cabbage together with the onion, seasoning well.
3Press the mixture into a large, flat cake in the skillet.
4Cook over medium heat until a deep golden crust forms on the bottom, about 8-10 minutes.
5Flip in sections or invert onto a plate and slide back into the pan to crisp the other side.
6Cut into wedges and serve hot.

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