While a classic full English or eggs Benedict often grace British breakfast tables on Christmas morning, the day after presents a different culinary challenge: what to do with all the leftovers.
A Festive Solution for Unwanted Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are famously the most divisive element of the Christmas dinner plate. If you find yourself with a surplus after the main event, a creative and hearty breakfast solution has emerged. Food blog Easy Peasy Foodie offers a quick and scrumptious Brussels sprouts bubble and squeak recipe that serves as the perfect Boxing Day meal.
This dish provides a brilliant way to repurpose not just sprouts but other leftover vegetables and potatoes, turning them into a satisfying start to the day.
How to Make Your Leftover Bubble and Squeak
The recipe requires just five simple ingredients and 15 minutes of total prep and cooking time. It is designed to serve four people, making it ideal for a family breakfast. The patties can be easily paired with a fresh green salad, baked beans, or any remaining cold meats and sausages from your Christmas feast.
Ingredients:
- 300g leftover Brussels sprouts (and/or other leftover vegetables)
- 750g leftover mashed or roast potatoes
- 25g butter or two tablespoons of olive oil
- Four tablespoons of milk or cream (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method:
- Thoroughly mash the sprouts and any other vegetables with the potatoes. Add the milk or cream if using, and season well with salt and pepper. Shape the mixture into small patties.
- Lightly dust a plate with plain flour and coat each patty to help achieve a golden finish.
- Melt the butter in a frying pan over a medium heat, ensuring the base is covered. Cook the patties for approximately five minutes on each side, or until they are crisp and golden brown.
- For larger batches, you can keep cooked patties warm on a plate in a low oven while you fry the rest, as recommended by the Express.
The Perfect Boxing Day Breakfast
This simple bubble and squeak recipe transforms the humble and often contentious sprout into the star of a post-Christmas breakfast. It’s a cost-effective and delicious way to reduce food waste during the festive period while enjoying a comforting, traditional British dish. The recipe proves that sprouts are not just for Christmas dinner but can be the foundation of a delicious meal the next morning.
