During Christmas, we were on holiday in Scotland. I asked my mother-in-law, "Have you ever made a dish called "rumbledethump? They're talking about it on a website. (Zaar)" She laughed and said, "That old thing! We ate it as kids and when newly married! I haven't made it in years!" She explained that if you asked a 100 Scottish women to make this dish, you'd come up with 100 variations. Some use onions, some use chives. Some boil their cabbage, some fry it. Other's add turnips or parsnips or carrots. But however you make it, this is Comfort Food at it's highest elevation. I watched her make it from scratch, took notes and asked questions. The end result is her version, which comes from the Loch Lomond area of Scotland. What I love about this variation is the great contrast between the tangy tomato topping and the incredible richness of the cabbage/onion/potato filling. Top it with cheese and you have some of America's favourite flavours: tomato, cheese and potato. I should know: I ate three pieces the first time that I ate her version! So, from Scotland to America, here is my Mother-in-Law, Mary McFadden's, Rumbledethump recipe. ****I have changed the measurements from metric to U.S. sizes and also used potatoes and cheese that are easily found in the U.S.
Provided by The_Swedish_Chef
Categories Potato
Time 1h30m
Yield 9-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 9" x 13" pan. Set aside.
- Cut very thin slices from a head of well-washed Savoy cabbage, totaling 6 cups.
- Chop one large Spanish onion into small pieces.
- Place 4 tablespoons of butter in a large Texas skillet. Heat until butter melts and add chopped onions. Cook onions for 5 minutes over medium heat. Slowly add 1/2 cup of water and add the finely chopped cabbage. Season with Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste. Stir mixture together and cover tightly with lid.
- Every 5 minutes or so, lift the lid and stir the onion/cabbage mixture until the cabbage has shrunk, become tender and begins to brown very, very lightly. (The reason why the cabbage is sauteed rather than boiled is to increase it's natural sweetness and deepen the flavour). It will take 30 to 45 minutes for the cabbage to wilt and cook thoroughly.
- While cabbage and onions are cooking, cut Yukon Gold potatoes into large chunks, about 6 pieces per potato. You do NOT want to dice them as this will cause your potatoes to become waterlogged. Place potatoes in a large pot of cold water and bring to boil. Check tenderness of potatoes every 5 minutes and when "fork tender" drain off water.
- Place cooked potatoes in a very large bowl with 4 tablespoons of butter, 1/2 cup of hot milk, and enough Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste. Mash potatoes, DO NOT WHIP! The potatoes should not be "wall paper paste smooth" but slightly chunky. If potatoes are done before cabbage mixture, cover to keep warm.
- Check cabbage/onion mixture. If more water is needed to steam the cabbage, add only 1/4 cup additional. When cabbage is done, if there is remaining liquid, take lid off of pan and cook the extra water "off'.
- Add cabbage/onion mixture to the mashed potatoes, stirring until well combined.
- Place the mixture in the greased 9" x 13" pan.
- Thinly slice the tomatoes, about 1/4" thick. She used 2" diameter tomatoes so that each slice of the dish had a tomato on top.
- Sprinkle 2 cups of the finely shredded Sharp Chedar cheese on top of the potato/cabbage mixture. Top with tomato slices. Very lightly salt and pepper each slice of tomato. Add remaining 2 cups of cheese over the tomatoes and potato mixture.
- Place casserole dish in 400 degree oven for 30 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted, potatoes are bubbling and tomatoes are thoroughly cooked.
- Remove to heat-proof surface and allow to sit at least 5 minutes before serving. This stays VERY HOT for a long time! Be careful to not burn your mouth, like I did! LOL.
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Cyndi Schesny
[email protected]This is a great dish to serve at a potluck.
Shiva Mandal
[email protected]I can't wait to make this again.
Akash Xi
[email protected]This is the best Rumbledethumps I've ever had.
Kgothatso Mangoale
[email protected]I'm adding this recipe to my regular rotation.
Leonie Lombard
[email protected]This is a must-try for any fan of Scottish cuisine.
Ab Hanan Momand
[email protected]I'm not sure what Rumbledethumps is, but it sure is tasty!
SHAHINBIIY1 SHAHIN
[email protected]This is a great recipe for using up leftover mashed potatoes.
ishq zada
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cabbage, but I loved this dish. The potatoes and sausage were so good that I didn't even notice the cabbage.
Cs Venom
[email protected]This is a classic Scottish dish that is always a hit with my family.
Bibash Magar
[email protected]I love the combination of potatoes, cabbage, and sausage. It's so hearty and flavorful.
Tj Allan
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Shabir khan Shabir khan
[email protected]I'm making this for the second time this week. It's that good!
Niah Xo
[email protected]Yum!
Me Home
[email protected]This was a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. I added some chopped carrots and peas and it was a complete meal.
Marvin Portillo
[email protected]This was easy to make and very tasty. I used a vegetarian sausage and it was still delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Kalpana Bista
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The potatoes were perfectly cooked and the cabbage was still slightly crunchy. The sausage and onion added a lot of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
OneDay4Change 444
[email protected]This was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning. I added some salt, pepper, and garlic powder and it was much better.
barnie charli
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of potatoes, cabbage, sausage, and onion is perfect. I like to add a bit of grated cheddar cheese to the top before baking. It's a great comfort food dish that's perfe
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[email protected]I made this for my family and they loved it! The Rumbledethumps were a hit. The potatoes were creamy and the cabbage was perfectly cooked. The sausage added a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Joseph Mukholi
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The potatoes were fluffy and the cabbage was tender. The sausage and onion added a nice savory flavor. I will definitely be making this again.