REC: Bubble and Squeak
Hi Melissa,
I found that if you add 2 Tbsps of flour in the mixture before you fry them, they hold together much better.
Serve with sausage or any other type of meat. I guess the traditional way is with sweet sausage. They are kind of like a cross between potato pancakes and colcannon. I don't make them very often. I also make them much smaller, about half the suggested size, but that's me.
1 lb Russett potatoes, peeled
1/2 lb cabbage, chopped
1 carrot, grated
1 medium onion, chopped very finely
2 Tbs water
1/2 cup any leftover green vegetable (this time I used asparagus, very good)
1 tsp mustard
1/4 lb Irish cheese (mild cheddar)
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Sour cream, chives
* 1-2 Tbsps flour if needed (see note)
Cook potatoes and mash.
Place cabbage into a small pan with the grated carrot; add water to allow to steam.
Cook about 5 minutes, and when tender, drain well; mix with the mashed potato, then add the chopped onion, green vegetable (peas, spinach, etc.), mustard, grated cheese, salt, and pepper (*and flour - if mixture seems too wet).
Shape the mixture into patties and place on a hot, greased pan. Pan fry over medium-low heat, turning when first side is brown (about 5 minutes on each side).
Serve warm with sour cream and chives.