Rivermarket Bubble & Squeak 🟤🐉

Clan: Copper Dragon 🟤

Category: Tavern & Pub Classics

Rivermarket Bubble & Squeak

The bustling taverns of Rivermarket are famous for turning yesterday’s leftovers into today’s feast. Bubble & Squeak was born from practicality, combining potatoes, cabbage, and vegetables into a golden, crispy skillet that became one of the most beloved pub dishes in the Copper Dragon territories. Simple ingredients, expertly cooked, create a meal that’s far greater than the sum of its parts.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Traditional British classic
Fantastic use for leftovers
Crispy and comforting
Budget-friendly
Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

25 Minutes

Serves

Ingredients

For the Bubble & Squeak

600g cooked mashed potatoes
300g cooked cabbage, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely diced
25g butter
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper

Optional Additions

Leftover roast vegetables
Cooked carrots
Peas
Spring onions

To Serve

Fried eggs
Bacon
Brown sauce

Method

Step 1 – Build the Mixture

In a large bowl combine the mashed potatoes, cabbage, onion, salt, and pepper.

Mix thoroughly.

Step 2 – Prepare the Skillet

Heat the butter and oil in a large frying pan.

Step 3 – Summon the Golden Crust

Add the mixture to the pan.

Press down firmly with a spatula.

Cook over medium heat for 10–12 minutes.

Step 4 – Turn the Feast

Carefully flip sections of the Bubble & Squeak.

Cook for another 8–10 minutes until crisp and golden.

Step 5 – Serve

Cut into wedges.

Serve immediately with fried eggs, bacon, or brown sauce.

🐉 Dragon’s Tip

The best Bubble & Squeak is made with leftovers that have spent a night in the fridge, allowing everything to firm up.

🗺️ Adventurer’s Notes

🥓 Tavern Keeper’s Upgrade

Top with crispy bacon and a runny fried egg.

⚔️ Traveller’s Feast

Serve alongside sausages and baked beans for a full tavern breakfast.

🧅 Market Master’s Secret

Slowly cook the onions beforehand for extra sweetness.

🧀 Innkeeper’s Variation

Mix grated cheddar into the potato mixture before frying.

💰 Market Day Saver

Use whatever vegetables remain from a Sunday roast.

🔥 Coaching Inn Method

Cook in a cast-iron skillet for an extra crispy crust.

📜 Lore of the Hoard

The merchants of Rivermarket despised waste, and their cooks became masters at transforming leftovers into feasts. Bubble & Squeak earned its name from the sounds made as vegetables sizzled in giant iron pans over open fires. Over time, what began as a practical meal became a tavern favourite, with travellers often requesting it specifically whenever they passed through the market district. To this day, many Copper Dragon inns consider a good Bubble & Squeak the mark of a skilled cook. 🟤🐉