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Bacon and Kale Bubble and Squeak

Bacon and Kale Bubble and Squeak

with Roasted Carrots and Broccoli
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Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on January 21, 2026
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Calories
: 
665 kcal
Protein
: 
24.9g protein
Total
: 
40 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Medium
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Cereals containing gluten

gaynors fun fact: The traditional ‘bubble and squeak’ was defined by Francis Goose in 1785 because of the ‘bubbling and squeaking’ of beef and cabbage on the fire as it cooked.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

30 grams

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

150 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

25 grams

Panko Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

1 unit(s)

Baking Potato

1 unit(s)

Broccoli

2 unit(s)

Carrot

grams

Potatoes

100 grams

Chopped Cavolo Nero

1 bunch(es)

Chives

60 grams

British Smoked Bacon Lardons

Energy (kJ)2784 kJ
Energy (kcal)665 kcal
Fat38.2 g
of which saturates20.6 g
Carbohydrate58.7 g
of which sugars13.8 g
Dietary Fibre15 g
Protein24.9 g
Salt1.5 g
Potassium1044.7 mg
Calcium74.2 mg
Iron1.5 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Cooking Steps

1

Preheat your oven to 200°C. Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 0.5 tsp of salt. Peel the potatoes, chop into 2cm chunks. When boiling add the potatoes, to the water and cook until tender, 15-20 mins, then drain in a colander and leave to the side. Meanwhile, trim the carrots (no need to peel), quarter lengthways and chop it into roughly 5cm long batons. Pop the carrots on a large baking tray, drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat then set aside.

2

Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat. Once hot, add the bacon lardons and stir-fry until golden, 3-5 mins. Add the kale, a little more oil if needed and a grind of pepper. Stir-fry with the bacon until tender, 4-5 mins. Remove from the heat. Meanwhile, finely chop the chives and grate the cheese. Separate the broccoli into florets (like little trees).

3

Pop your carrots onto the top shelf of your oven to roast for 10 mins. Meanwhile, put the cabbage and bacon in a bowl. Pop the drained potatoes back into their pan and mash until smooth. Add the potato to the kale and bacon, along with the cheese and breadcrumbs. Season with salt and pepper, add half the chives and a third of the creme fraiche.

4

Bring the mixture together until completely combined, with your hands if it is cool enough and with a spoon if not. Line a baking tray with baking paper and drizzle with oil. Shape the mixture into 2 patties per person and place on the lined baking tray. Drizzle over a little oil. Once the carrots have been in your oven for 10 mins, remove and add the broccoli to the tray. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.

5

Roast the veg on the middle shelf of the oven until tender and crispy and bake the bubble and squeak patties on the top shelf of your oven until lightly browned and crispy, 15-17 mins. Meanwhile, put the remaining creme fraiche into a bowl with the remaining chives, a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine, then leave to the side.

6

Serve the bubble and squeak with the roasted veg on the side and a spoonful of chive creme fraiche. Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many enjoyed the tasty combination of kale and bacon, with some suggesting adding a poached egg for extra richness.
  • Ease of prep: Several found it time-consuming and fiddly to prepare, with multiple steps and pans required.
  • Suggestions: Consider chopping the kale finer or removing tough stems; pan-frying the patties may improve crispiness.
  • Portions: Some felt the potato quantity was insufficient for binding patties; adding an extra potato might help.
  • Texture: A few found the kale too stringy or fibrous; cabbage could be a softer alternative.
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