Potato and cabbage bake
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This is a delicious way to use up any leftover cabbage, and it even tastes amazing reheated the next day, fried up like bubble and squeak. There’s something wonderfully comforting about a simple potato and cabbage bake: soft layers of potato and tender cabbage come together with a creamy, savoury sauce to create a dish that feels both hearty and homely.
It’s the kind of bake that fills the kitchen with the best smells and brings a bit of old‑fashioned comfort to the table. Perfect as a side for sausages, roast meats, or a cosy midweek dinner, it’s an easy, budget‑friendly recipe that turns humble ingredients into something truly delicious
Serving Suggestions for Potato & Cabbage Bake
- Crusty Bread — for mopping up the creamy sauce.
- Sausages (pork, chicken, or herby) — the classic pairing; the bake’s creaminess balances the savoury meat.
- Roast Chicken — lemony or herb‑roast chicken works beautifully with the soft, comforting bake.
- Gammon or Ham Steaks — salty, sweet ham is perfect with cabbage and potatoes.
- Pork Chops — especially with mustard or apple sauce.
- Pan‑Fried Bacon or Lardons — scattered over the top for extra savoury crunch.
- Green Vegetables — peas, green beans, or tenderstem broccoli for freshness.
- Simple Green Salad — sharp vinaigrette to cut through the richness.
- Fried Eggs — a cosy, budget‑friendly option; the yolk acts like a sauce.
- Caramelised Onions — sweet, sticky onions complement the cabbage beautifully.
- Grilled Mushrooms — earthy, savoury and great with creamy potatoes.
- Baked Beans — homely, comforting, and surprisingly perfect.
Potato and cabbage bake
Ingredients
- 8 potatoes Cut the potatoes into thick slices using a food processor or mandolin
- 150 g savoy cabbage, shredded
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 lean bacon rashers, finely chopped
- 190 g grated cheese
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to the boil and cook the potatoes for 5mins, add the cabbage to the pan and continue to cook for another 5mins, or until the cabbage is soft. Drain well and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 180ºc / Gas 4. Heat the oil in a frying pan over a high heat and cook the onion and bacon for around 5-8mins, or until softened and golden. Remove from the heat and add to the potato mixture.
- Add half the cheese and combine altogether, season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the mixture into a baking dish, sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bake in the oven for around 35-40mins, or until the cheese is melted and golden. Serve immediately.