6-8 large savoy cabbage leaves, washed, trimmed & cut into 1/4-inch strips .
1 1/2 lbs potatoes, peeled & cut into small even size pieces .
2 oz butter .
4 oz scottish cheddar cheese or local cheddar cheese, grated .
2-4 tbsps milk .
pepper .
4 tbsps fresh chives, sliced .
salt
Directions
Step #1 Preheat oven to 225C/450F - ONLY if you wish to bake this.
Step #2 Otherwise, this dish can be grilled.
Step #3 Lightly grease a heat resistant serving or baking dish.
Step #4 Boil the potatoes for about 20 mins or until soft.
Step #5 At the the same time, boil the savoy cabbage for 5 mins maximum - take off the heat, drain & allow this to cool in a colander.
Step #6 Drain the potatoes & add the butter, milk, salt & pepper.
Step #7 Using a potato masher or hand held mixer - mix & mash the potatoes thoroughly until smooth & with no lumps.
Step #8 Add the cabbage & chives to the mashed potatoes - carefully mix together.
Step #9 Pile the Rumbledethumps mixture into your serving or baking dish - scatter the grated cheddar cheese over the top & EITHER, bake for 15 - 20 mins in the oven OR put under a hot grill for about 5 mins, until the cheese has melted & is bubbling.
Step #10 Serve as soon as possible with grilled or roast meat, casseroles, stews or roast chicken.
Step #11 This also makes a wonderful vegetarian meal or a light luncheon dish - serve this with crusty bread & extra vegetables if you wish.
Step #12 This serves 4 people as an accompaniment & 2 people as a light luncheon dish.