Description
Crispy Bubble and Squeak Cakes transform leftover mashed potatoes, cabbage, and carrots into a delicious dish perfect for any meal. Easy to make and full of flavor, these savory cakes are a family favorite that can be customized with your choice of vegetables. Enjoy them warm with your favorite dips!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 cup cooked cabbage, finely chopped
- 1 cup cooked carrots, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup green onions, finely sliced
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the leftover mashed potatoes, chopped cabbage, and chopped carrots. Mix well using a fork or spatula.
- Add the finely sliced green onions to the bowl.
- Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Crack the egg into the mixture and mix until well combined, forming a thick, cohesive mixture.
- Take a handful of the mixture and form it into a patty, about 3 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick.
- Place the formed cakes on a plate or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Continue shaping the rest of the mixture into cakes until all is used up, yielding about 8-10 cakes.
- In a large skillet, heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil over medium heat until hot.
- Carefully place a few cakes in the skillet, avoiding overcrowding.
- Fry the cakes for about 4-5 minutes on one side until golden brown and crispy. Gently press down with a spatula for even cooking.
- Flip the cakes and cook for another 4-5 minutes on the other side until crispy.
- Transfer the cooked cakes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Repeat the frying process with the remaining cakes, adding more oil as needed.
- Arrange the cakes on a serving platter, either stacked or in a single layer.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or chives for added color and freshness.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what you have on hand.
- These cakes can be served with a variety of dips or sauces, such as sour cream or a tangy yogurt sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes