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Scottish Rumbledethumps fresh from the oven

Traditional Scottish Rumbledethumps Cabbage Recipe

Rumbledethumps is a hearty Scottish cabbage recipe from the Borders, like Bubble & Squeak—mashed potatoes, cabbage & onions. Simple, cosy comfort food!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Scottish
Servings 4 people
Calories 245.9 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g (1 lb) potatoes, boiled and mashed
  • 450 g (1 lb) cabbage, shredded and boiled
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 50 g (2 oz) butter • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 50 g (2 oz) cheddar cheese grated

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF / 200ºC / fan oven 180ºC / gas mark 6.
  • Mix the potatoes and cabbage.
  • Fry the onion (or chopped spring onions) in butter.
  • Mix the potatoes, cabbage, fried onion, salt and pepper.
  • Place in an ovenproof dish, sprinkle with grated cheese and bake until the top is golden.
Keyword Boiled Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes