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
4
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. 🟤🐉
