Bubble and Squeak Cakes with Fried Egg

A delicious way to use up leftover roasted vegetables! These Bubble and Squeak cakes are pan-fried until golden brown and crispy, then topped with a perfectly fried egg for a satisfying brunch or light meal.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

375

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£0.86

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Dinner•Snack•Dessert

Cuisine:

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Cooking Style:

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Ingredients

Servings

2cupsLeftover Roasted Vegetables(Roughly chopped (e.g., potatoes, carrots, parsnips, broccoli, Brussels sprouts))

£1.00

1cupMashed Potato(Leftover or freshly made)

£0.50

0.5mediumOnion(Finely chopped)

£0.20

2tablespoonsPlain Flour(All-purpose flour)

£0.05

1Egg(For binding)

£0.30

0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Or to taste)

£0.02

2tablespoonsOil or Butter(For frying)

£0.15

4Eggs(For topping)

£1.20

Total Cost

£3.43

£0.86 per serving

The Method

1
In a large bowl, combine the chopped leftover roasted vegetables, mashed potato, chopped onion, flour, egg, salt, and pepper.
2
Mix well with your hands until everything is thoroughly combined. The mixture should hold together well.
3
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form each portion into a round, flattened cake.
4
Heat the oil or butter in a large frying pan over medium heat.
5
Carefully place the Bubble and Squeak cakes into the hot pan, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to cook them in batches.
6
Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Be careful not to burn them.
7
While the cakes are cooking, fry the eggs to your liking (sunny-side up, over easy, etc.).
8
Once the Bubble and Squeak cakes are cooked through, remove them from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
9
Serve each Bubble and Squeak cake topped with a fried egg immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (200g)

375 kcal / 1569 kJ

Carbs

30g

12% of RDA

Fat

22g

31% of RDA

Protein

15g

30% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

5 g

17% of RDA

Sugar

7 g

8% of RDA

Sodium

450 mg

20% of RDA

Saturated Fat

6 g

30% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use butter instead of oil for frying.

If the mixture is too wet, add a little more flour. If it's too dry, add a little milk or water.

You can add other ingredients to the Bubble and Squeak cakes, such as chopped bacon, ham, or herbs.

Serve with a side of chutney or ketchup for dipping.

Cooking Equipment

Large Bowl

Large Frying Pan

Spatula

Potato Masher

Wine Pairings

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