Instructions

  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.