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Jersey Cabbage and Potato Bake
Hearty baked dish of cabbage and potatoes with cream sauce, a comforting island dish.
Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
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About This Recipe
This traditional Jersey vegetable bake combines locally grown cabbage and potatoes in a creamy white sauce topped with cheese and breadcrumbs. It's a perfect vegetarian main course or side dish.
Ingredients
Serves 4
- 600 gpotatoes(diced)
- 500 ggreen cabbage(chopped)
- 300 mlheavy cream
- 100 gcheddar cheese(grated)
- 40 gbreadcrumbs
- 2 tbspbutter
Instructions
- 1
Prepare vegetables
Layer diced potatoes and chopped cabbage in a buttered baking dish.
- 2
Make sauce
Melt 1 tbsp butter, season cream with salt, pepper and nutmeg, pour over vegetables.
- 3
Bake base
Cover with foil and bake at 180°C for 30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- 4
Prepare topping
Mix grated cheese with breadcrumbs and remaining melted butter.
- 5
Finish
Remove foil, scatter topping over vegetables, bake uncovered for 12-15 minutes until golden.
Pro Tips
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Cut vegetables evenly so they cook at the same rate
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Don't overbake or vegetables become mushy
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The cream sauce holds everything together
Variations
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Add leeks or onions
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Include ham or bacon
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Use different cheeses like gruyere
Storage
Can be made ahead and reheated. Keeps for 2 days refrigerated.
History & Origin
Jersey Cabbage and Potato Bake is a traditional comfort food that reflects the island's agricultural heritage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this without cream?
You can use milk mixed with a flour roux for a lighter sauce.
How thick should the layer of vegetables be?
About 5cm deep for even cooking and good texture.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving · 4 servings total
Calories340kcal
Protein12g
Carbohydrates32g
Fat18g
Fiber4g
Protein12g
Carbs32g
Fat18g
Time Summary
Prep time20 min
Cook time45 min
Total time65 min
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