Go Back
–+ servings
Scottish Rumbledethumps

Scottish Rumbledethumps: A Hearty Comfort Food Delight

Scottish Rumbledethumps is a cozy casserole that combines mashed potatoes, turnips, and cheese for a heartwarming dish perfect for chilly nights.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Scottish
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 4 cups Boiled and Mashed Russet Potatoes You can substitute with any starchy potato.
  • 2 cups Boiled and Mashed Turnips Feel free to replace with parsnips or sweet potatoes.
  • 2 ounces Unsalted Butter Swap for olive oil to make it dairy-free.
  • 2 cups Green Cabbage You can use kale or savoy cabbage.
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese Consider gouda or dairy-free cheese.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Sea salt works well as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Use white pepper for a gentler kick.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese For that final cheesy layer.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with unsalted butter.
  2. Melt 2 ounces of unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced green cabbage and sauté for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the boiled and mashed russet potatoes, mashed turnips, sautéed cabbage, remaining butter, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mash together until smooth.
  4. Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Smooth out the top.
  5. Sprinkle the grated sharp cheddar cheese over the top of the potato mixture.
  6. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 9gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best texture, combine potatoes and turnips well. Grease the dish thoroughly and adjust baking time for a crispy cheese crust. Utilize leftovers creatively.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!