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    Recipes » Recipes » Breakfast

    Bubble and Squeak (Vegan + GF)

    Last updated - July 13, 2021; Published - January 23, 2019 By Rhian Williams 5 Comments

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    A collage of two bubble and squeak photos

    This Bubble and Squeak is crispy on the outside, tender on the inside and so easy to make using leftover mashed potatoes and vegetables! It's made using just 5 ingredients, and it's nutritious, filling and satisfying too. It's vegan and gluten-free, and perfect for breakfast, brunch or dinner!

    A circular, golden brown bubble and squeak cake in a frying pan
    What is Bubble and Squeak?


    Bubble and Squeak is a traditional British breakfast dish that's a bit like a large pancake/frittata made using vegetables (usually cabbage) and mashed potatoes, usually leftovers from a roast dinner. They get fried together in a pan until golden brown on both sides.

    It's called Bubble and Squeak because the cabbage makes bubbling and squeaking sounds as it's being cooked.

    How to make this recipe

    Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe.

    • Fry the onion and cabbage for around 15 minutes.
    Sliced onions and cabbage being fried in a frying pan
    • Add the mashed potatoes and salt + pepper and mix well.

    Tip: This is my favourite mashed potatoes recipe.

    Fried onions and cabbage in a frying pan with a pile of mashed potato
    • Use a spoon to push the mixture right up to the sides of the pan and flatten the surface.
    • Fry on a low heat for around 7 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
    A raw bubble and squeak cake made with mashed potatoes and vegetables in a frying pan
    • Place a large plate on top of the frying pan then quickly turn it upside down, so that the top is on the bottom of the plate.
    • Use a spatula to gently push it off the plate onto the frying pan, so that you can cook the other side too.
    • Cook for a further 7 minutes until both sides are golden brown.
    A circular, golden brown bubble and squeak cake in a frying pan

    Serving suggestions

    • Ketchup or brown sauce.
    • Baked beans.
    • This white bean scramble
    • Vegan sausages.

    Substitutions you can make

    • You can replace the cabbage with any other greens like kale, spinach or Brussels sprouts.
    • You can add any other vegetables you like - this is especially convenient if you have leftover vegetables to use up.
    • You can replace the mashed potatoes with mashed sweet potatoes, mashed swede, mashed parsnips or mashed celeriac.
    • Instead of making one large "cake", you can make mini patties instead!

    More potato dishes

    • Potato Salad
    • Potato Dauphinoise Gratin
    • Creamy Mashed Potatoes
    • Scalloped Sweet Potato Gratin
    • Sweet Potato Fries
    • Scalloped Potatoes

    If you try out this recipe or anything else from my blog, I’d really love to hear any feedback! Please give it a rating, leave a comment, or tag a photo @rhiansrecipes #rhiansrecipes on Instagram! Thank you.

    Watch how to make this recipe

    A circular, golden brown bubble and squeak cake in a frying pan

    Bubble and Squeak (Vegan + GF)

    This Bubble and Squeak is crispy on the outside, tender on the inside and so easy to make using leftover mash and vegetables!
    3.70 from 10 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine: British
    Keyword: bubble and squeak, vegan breakfast idea, vegan potato dish
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 4 or 2 as a main
    Calories: 521kcal
    Author: Rhian Williams

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons oil (coconut, vegetable, rapeseed or olive)
    • 1 onion , thinly sliced
    • 100 g (3.5 oz) cabbage , roughly chopped
    • 500 g (2 2/12 cups) leftover mashed potatoes *
    • Salt + pepper to taste

    To serve (suggestions):

    • Ketchup or brown sauce
    • Baked beans

    Instructions

    • Heat up the oil in a large non-stick frying pan.
    • Add the onion and cabbage and fry for around 15 minutes until softened.
    • Add the mashed potatoes and salt + pepper and mix well.
    • Use a spoon to push the mixture right up to the sides of the pan and flatten the surface.
    • Fry on a low heat for around 7 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
    • Place a large plate on top of the frying pan then quickly turn it upside down, so that the top is on the bottom of the plate.
    • Use a spatula to gently push it off the plate onto the frying pan, so that you can cook the other side too.
    • Cook for a further 7 minutes until both sides are golden brown.
    • Slice before serving.
    • Best enjoyed immediately!

    Video

    Notes

    *This is my favourite mashed potatoes recipe.
    Instead of making one large "cake", you can make mini patties instead.
    Nutrition Facts
    Bubble and Squeak (Vegan + GF)
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 521 Calories from Fat 63
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 7g11%
    Sodium 135mg6%
    Potassium 1455mg42%
    Carbohydrates 105g35%
    Fiber 9g36%
    Sugar 6g7%
    Protein 11g22%
    Vitamin A 40IU1%
    Vitamin C 112.4mg136%
    Calcium 50mg5%
    Iron 1.7mg9%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. elf bowling

      March 10, 2019 at 3:09 am

      5 stars
      all my friends love this recipe, it is all we talk about now. please make a recipe about sports. thank you too much. :L

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        March 10, 2019 at 2:11 pm

        Thank you so much, so glad you like it!

    2. happy wheels

      July 05, 2019 at 9:41 am

      5 stars
      This is yummy. Will prepare it tonight.

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        July 05, 2019 at 9:46 am

        Thank you so much!

    3. geometry dash

      September 09, 2019 at 3:56 am

      Your article is very meticulous and impressive for me, I hope to get more good posts.

      Reply

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