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Rumbledethumps CLASSIC SCOTTISH ULTIMATE Comfort dish

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Rumbledethumps

Cultural Context

Rumbledethumps is a traditional Scottish dish, often associated with the Borders region. It is a comforting meal made from leftover ingredients, typically featuring mashed potatoes combined with cabbage and onions. This dish reflects the resourcefulness of Scottish cooking, utilizing what is available to create a hearty and satisfying meal. It is commonly served as a main dish, especially during colder months, but can be enjoyed year-round.

ScottishGBmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 pounds (about 900g) potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 head of cabbage or a bunch of kale, roughly chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 tablespoons (about 60g) butter, divided
1/2 cup (about 120ml) milk or cream
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups (about 200g) shredded cheddar cheese
3 green onions, finely chopped

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories, while processed cheese can be more budget-friendly.

1

Preheat the oven to 180°C (360°F).

2

Boil the potatoes until tender.

3

Chop the cabbage (or kale) and onion, then sauté in 2 tablespoons of butter until soft.

4

Drain the potatoes and mash them with the sautéed vegetables, adding the milk or cream, and season with salt and pepper.

5

Mix in the shredded cheese and chopped green onions.

6

Transfer the mixture to an 8x8 inch baking dish and top with the remaining butter.

7

Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

potpanbaking dishmasheroven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

RumbledethumpsScottish Rumbledethumps

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