Easy Scottish Rumbledethumps
Scottish Rumbledethumps is a traditional baked vegetable dish made with mashed potatoes, buttery cabbage, and sharp cheddar cheese. A cozy, comforting side or vegetarian main that’s simple to prepare and endlessly satisfying.
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Ingredients
- 21 oz boiled and mashed russet potatoes about 3 medium potatoes
- 14 oz boiled and mashed turnips about 2 medium turnips
- 3 oz unsalted butter divided
- 9 oz green cabbage thinly sliced (about ½ a head)
- 1 oz sharp cheddar cheese grated (about ¼ cup)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Boil and mash potatoes and turnips separately until smooth. Set aside.
- Sauté sliced cabbage in 2 oz butter over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened and slightly golden.
- Combine mashed vegetables, cabbage, remaining 1 oz butter, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well.
- Grease a 9×9 inch baking dish with butter. Spread mixture evenly and top with grated cheddar.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 5 more minutes. Rest 5 minutes before serving.