Rumbledethumps - Celtic Potato, Cabbage &Amp; Cheese Gratin

Rumbledethumps - Celtic Potato, Cabbage &Amp; Cheese Gratin


1. Preheat oven to 225C/450F - ONLY if you wish to bake this. Otherwise, this dish can be grilled.

2. Lightly grease a heat resistant serving or baking dish.

3. Boil the potatoes for about 20 minutes or until soft.

4. At the the same time, boil the savoy cabbage for 5 minutes maximum - take off the heat, drain & allow to cool in a colander.

5. Drain the potatoes and add the butter, milk, salt and pepper. Using a potato masher or hand held mixer - mix & mash the potatoes thoroughly until smooth & with no lumps.

6. Add the cabbage & chives to the mashed potatoes - gently mix together.

7. Pile the Rumbledethumps mixture into your serving or baking dish - scatter the grated cheddar cheese over the top and EITHER, bake for 15 - 20 minutes in the oven OR put under a hot grill for about 5 minutes, until the cheese has melted and is bubbling.

8. Serve immediately with grilled or roast meat, casseroles, stews or roast chicken.

9. This also makes a wonderful vegetarian meal or a light luncheon dish - serve with crusty bread and extra vegetables if you wish.

10. This serves 4 people as an accompaniment and 2 people as a light luncheon dish.

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