Scottish Rumbledthumps (Potatoes and Cabbage)

Ingredients - Serves 4:

• 1 lb. Potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 1 lb. White Cabbage, Spring Cabbage, or Kale
• 3 oz. Butter
• 2 oz. Mature Cheddar Cheese
• 1 medium onion or the white part of two leeks, finely chopped
• Single Cream
• Chopped fresh chives
• Salt and Pepper, to taste

Method:

1. Slice the cabbage and boil gently in salted water until tender.
2. Melt the butter in a heavy bottomed frying pan and sauté the onions or leeks, to soften but not colour.
3. Add the mashed potatoes and cabbage.
4. Add a little cream to loosen, season to taste and mix thoroughly.
5. Place the mixture in an ovenproof dish, cover with grated cheddar cheese and place under a hot grill or oven to brown.
6. Serve as a vegetarian main course or as an accompaniment to meat.