UK Cuisine

Turkey Bubble and Squeak

Leftover turkey with pan-fried mashed potato and cabbage cake — the beloved British Boxing Day transformation with ~28g protein.

📅December 27, 2025
15mPrep
20mCook
2Servings
4.5Rating
Turkey Bubble and Squeak🫖

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Protein 27%Fat 40%Carbs 33%
420kcalCalories
28gProtein
18gFat
34gCarbs
5gFiber

Ingredients

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  • 10⅝ ozleftover roast turkey meat
  • 10⅝ ozmashed potato
  • 7⅛ ozcooked Savoy cabbage or Brussels sprouts
  • 2.8 ozwhite onion
  • 1⅛ ozbutter
  • 1 tbspvegetable oil
  • 2 wholeeggs (for serving)
  • 2 tbspHP sauce or brown sauce
  • 3 gsalt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. Shred or roughly chop the leftover turkey. Slice the onion. Chop the cooked cabbage or halve the sprouts.
  2. Melt butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Fry the onion for 4 minutes until softened.
  3. In a bowl, combine the mashed potato, cooked cabbage and three-quarters of the turkey. Season well with salt and pepper. Mix until combined but not completely smooth — you want texture.
  4. Add the potato-cabbage mixture to the pan. Press into a large, even cake with a spatula.
  5. Cook undisturbed for 7–8 minutes until the bottom forms a deep golden crust. Check by lifting an edge.
  6. Flip in sections (it doesn't have to be perfect — the crispy bits and rough edges are what makes it). Add the remaining turkey on top. Cook for another 5–6 minutes until golden on the new bottom.
  7. Meanwhile, fry the eggs in a separate pan to your liking. Serve the bubble and squeak topped with a fried egg and a generous splosh of HP sauce.

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