English Breakfast: Bubble & Squeak


Yes, it's true. The actual name of this dish is in fact, Bubble & Squeak. The name refers to the sounds the ingredients make while cooking (not too sure how that was concluded...). The dish got some press around Boxing Day (the day after Christmas) when folks use leftovers from Christmas or Sunday roast to cook breakfast. How could I not try a recipe who's very essence is about being thrifty and using leftovers (and with such a fun name)?! I actually roasted some veggies specifically for the "Bubble" since I had some onions, carrots, and 'taters that needed to be used up anyway. It took me about 5 minutes to chop things up and I didn't bother peeling a thing. A few turns of oil, salt, whack it in a 400F degree oven for 45min, and voilĂ . Roasted veg ready for some Bubble.

Ingredients:
Measurements very with the amount of vegetables and potatoes leftover
40% Leftover roasted veggies (mine were onion, carrot)
60% Roasted potatoes
salt to taste

Eggs for scrambling (1-2 eggs/person)
Shredded cheddar for topping

Directions:
Mash potatoes and veggies together (I just used my fingers and mushed -works better than a masher)

You can do 1 of 2 things, make a few small mash pancakes or add the whole mash to the skillet and make 1 large veggie pancake (the smaller ones are easier to manage)

Cook "bubble & squeak" or pancakes until crispy on the bottom, than flip

In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs for scramble. I also like to add 1 Tbs water per egg to make them a bit fluffier

Once the "bubble" is crispy on the other side. Put on a plate and set aside.

Add eggs to the hot skillet and cook (should take just a few minutes)

Put scrambled eggs on top of the "bubble" and top with shredded cheddar. I like to serve bacon and sausage on the side.

Even my toddler, the veggie-hater herself, liked this! A little traditional English to start your day. Maybe serve it up with some tea!

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