Rumbledthumps Celtic Potato Cabbage & Cheese Gratin

Ingredients:Servings:

1 1/2 lbs potatoes, peeled & cut into small even size pieces
6 -8 large savoy cabbage leaves, washed, trimmed & cut into 1/4-inch strips
4 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
2 ounces butter
2 -4 tablespoons milk
salt
pepper
4 ounces scottish cheddar cheese or 4 ounces local cheddar cheese, grated
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Directions:Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
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.