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A skillet of rumbledethumps topped with chives.

Scottish Rumbledethumps

Tressa Jamil
Make Scottish rumbledethumps with simple ingredients like potatoes, cabbage, and onions. Eat the hearty dish on its own or alongside meat dishes.
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Scottish
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 202 kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
  
For the Mashed Potatoes:
  • 2-3 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
For the Rumbledethumps:
  • 4 tablespoons butter, unsalted
  • ½ head green cabbage, finely shredded
  • 2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, coarse ground
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese
  • chives, thinly chopped, for garnish
Instructions
 
  • Wash the potatoes and add them to a stockpot with a teaspoon of salt and water.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Then, reduce the heat and cook at a rolling boil for 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes in a colander and set them aside.
  • Add heavy cream and butter to the potatoes and mash them with a hand mixer or potato masher until they reach the desired consistency.
  • While the potatoes cook, preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). Then, warm 4 tablespoons of butter in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cabbage. Saute until the onions become translucent and the cabbage softens, for about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Then, top the cabbage with the reserved mashed potatoes.
  • Cover with a layer of cheddar cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese melts. Garnish with chopped chives to serve, and enjoy!
Notes
Expert Tips: 
  • Cut the potatoes the same size to ensure they cook at the same rate.
  • Thinly slice the cabbage and onions to help them soften in the skillet.
  • If your oven runs hot, I suggest covering the dish with foil to ensure the cheese doesn't burn. 
Nutrition Disclosure:
  • The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 202 kcal | Carbohydrates: 16 g | Protein: 9 g | Fat: 14 g | Saturated Fat: 8 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g | Cholesterol: 38 mg | Sodium: 885 mg | Potassium: 372 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 4 g | Vitamin A: 2 IU | Vitamin C: 47 mg | Calcium: 12 mg | Iron: 5 mg
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