Description
Rumbledethumbs is a beloved Scottish dish, commonly enjoyed in the Scottish border regions. It is an excellent way to utilize leftover mashed potatoes and root vegetables from your fridge. This dish pairs perfectly with any roast or can be enjoyed as a meal on its own.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 21 ounces potatoes (peeled and chopped (see notes 1 for alternatives))
- 14 ounces rutabaga ((see notes 2 for alternatives))
- 3 ounces unsalted butter (softened, divided into thin tabs)
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 2 Tablespoons heavy cream
- 3 ounces shredded cabbage ((see notes 3 for alternatives))
- kosher salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
- 16 oz marble jack cheese (shredded and dived (12 oz and 4 oz piles))
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes & Rutabagas *See note 4 if you're using leftover mashed potatoes
- Toss in butter, cream cheese, and cabbage (or coleslaw mix, you know the pre-shredded stuff, in a pinch) and let sit for a few minutes to melt. Soften up the butter and cream cheese *see note 5 if using leftover mashed potatoes
- Mash together until well “mixed” and fairly smooth.
- Add 12 oz of cheese and stir/fold until combined well.
- Transfer to a baking dish, top with the rest of the cheese, and bake covered for about 20-30 minutes. Remove the cover and continue to bake until the cheese is beautifully melty and starting to brown.
- Remove and let sit for 5 minutes. Serve with your favorite roast.
Notes
Substitutes For Ingredients
- 21 ounces of leftover mashed potatoes
- 14 oz of Parsnips or Turnips.
- 3 oz of Bagged Coleslaw Mix.
Notes when using mashed potatoes.
- If you’re using leftover mashed potatoes you only need to boil and cook the rutabaga, or omit and just use the mashed potatoes
- Because there is already cream and butter in the mashed potatoes, you can omit this part and on just to the cheese and cream cheese. If you want to go ahead and add the butter, just note that it will make it make it more liquid, and possibly a little greasy.
Nutritional Facts:
These numbers are based on the serving size stated. All are estimates and you should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult with a physician or other healthcare professional.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish, Sides
- Cuisine: Scottish
Nutrition
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 379
- Fat: 31
- Saturated Fat: 19
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 16
- Cholesterol: 88