Bubble And Squeak Recipe
Oh my goodness, you have to try my bubble and squeak recipe - it's so tasty! Honestly, I always make extra mashed potatoes just so I can enjoy bubble & squeak with a fried egg on top the next day. It's one of my favourite leftovers dishes!
It’s super simple, but if you can make it with leftover colcannon (hello, mashed potatoes with greens!), it’s even better. When I make colcannon, I always make a double batch just so I can indulge in this the next day.
All you need to do is mix your fluffy leftover mash with some Cavolo Nero, onions, and garlic, form it into little patties, and fry them up. Top it with a fried egg, and you've got yourself an amazing meal. Trust me, it's too good to resist!
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
- Plate or Chopping Board
- Frying Pan
- Spatular or Fish Slice
- Tablespoon
BUBBLE AND SQUEAK INGREDIENTS
- Leftover colcannon mashed potatoes - you'll need around 400g leftover mashed potatoes to serve two people. Feel free to add in any leftover vegetables you like, not just potatoes - carrots, swede, parsnips all work well as does any greens like broccoli, kale, brussels sprouts, peas or even cauliflower! Don't forget to season it well with salt and black pepper.
- Eggs
- Olive oil - you can swap this for sunflower or rapeseed oil if you prefer.
- Sunflower oil - for frying the eggs
HOW TO MAKE BUBBLE AND SQUEAK
We make our bubble and squeak potato cake style... (it's just quicker and easier to cook this way)
Step One - make the potato patties
- Take handfuls of the cold mashed potatoes or colcannon and mould them into flat burger shaped patties - ideally you need either 2 large or 4 smaller patties.
Step Two - cook the bubble and squeak patties
- Heat a splash of olive oil in a non stick frying pan over a medium heat. Sometimes I fry these in salted butter just for extra deliciousness!
- Fry the patties, flipping regularly until they are golden and crisping on the outside and fully heated through in the centre.
Cooks Note! Food should only be reheated once and when reheating I heat the food to a minimum of 75 degrees and cook it at that temperature for around 4 minutes - I use a food thermometer to check the temperature.
Step Three - fry the eggs
- When the bubble and squeak is almost ready - heat the sunflower oil in another frying pan and quickly make the fried eggs.
Step Four - serve
- To serve - slide the bubble and squeak onto plates and top with a fried egg. I love this with either a drizzle of HP sauce or Sriracha, depending on what mood I'm in.
You might also LOVE our tinned tomatoes on toast - super easy, delicious and ready in minutes!
WHY IS IT CALLED BUBBLE AND SQUEAK?
Bubble and Squeak takes its name from the noise it makes when it's all frying up in a pan.
WHATS THE BEST WAY TO COOK BUBBLE AND SQUEAK?
Well... it's down to preference really. I think it tastes absolutely it's best if you fry it in a pan. But... if you want to cut out the frying and be a little healthier then oven bake the patties flipping half way through and top with poached eggs not fried.
WHAT ELSE CAN YOU PUT IN BUBBLE AND SQUEAK?
When it comes to bubble and squeak, you can pretty much throw in whatever you’ve got in the fridge and what you’re craving!
Try adding crispy bacon if you fancy it, or any leftover veggies from last night's dinner like broccoli, carrots, or cabbage—honestly, they all fry up beautifully.
If you’re feeling spicy, chop up some fresh chillies, or take it in a whole new direction by mixing in a bit of curry paste to give it a spiced-up twist. And if you’re a cheese lover (who isn’t?), grate some into your mashed potatoes for a cheesy version that’s super indulgent. It’s your dish, so get creative!
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MORE QUICK EGG RECIPES
- Healthy Egg and Chips - oven baked sweet potato wedges with eggs and blistered baby vine tomatoes - super easy and delicious.
- Easy Spanish Omelette - cook up a delicious omelette and serve alongside patatas bravas and some crusty bread - maybe a salad.
- Herby Omelette - need an easy dinner for one? Herby omelette is delicious, simple and quick to make.
- Fried Egg On Toast - sometimes you just want simple food that's ready to eat in minutes.
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Bubble and Squeak Recipe
Quick and delicious recipe to use up leftover mashed potatoes and vegetables
Ingredients
- 400g leftover colcannon or mashed potatoes
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 tbs sunflower oil
Instructions
- Take handfuls of leftover colcannon and mould into 4 slim burger pattes.
- Add the olive oil to a frying pan and fry the bubble and squeak patties until they are heated thoroughly throughout and crisp and browning on the outsides.
- Add the sunflower oil to another frying pan and quickly fry the eggs.
- To serve slide the bubble and squeak onto plates and top with the fried eggs. Eat straight away.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 418Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 188mgSodium: 737mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 10g
Nutritional content will vary depending on the exact ingredients you use and how careful you are with measuring - this nutritional information is given as a general guide only and may not be accurate - you should always calculate your own nutritional information especially if you have specific dietary requirements.
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Wendy is the creator of Daisies & Pie, a UK food blog sharing easy meals and home lifestyle tips since 2012
