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This classic Scottish side turns basic ingredients into a rich, heavenly dish that goes with just about anything you're serving. Rumbledethumps mixes fluffy potato mash with soft cabbage, crowned with a beautiful brown cheese top – it's a wonderful way to celebrate simple foods that taste amazing together.
I stumbled upon rumbledethumps while looking into my family's Scottish roots and now it's what I always make with Sunday meat. My kids crack up every time I tell them it's on the menu for dinner.
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My gran always said you need the strongest cheddar you can find because the difference between mild potatoes and zingy cheese is what makes rumbledethumps so good. After cooking this countless times, I totally get what she meant. Whenever I bring this to parties, folks first ask what it's called, then laugh, and soon come back looking for more.
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- → What is Rumbledethumps made of?
Rumbledethumps brings together fluffy mashed potatoes, gently cooked cabbage, and softened onions, all topped with cheese and baked until crispy on top.
- → Can I use other types of cheese?
You bet! Try swapping cheddar for something like gruyere or mozzarella if you want to play with different flavors.
- → Is Rumbledethumps gluten-free?
It sure is naturally gluten-free, with just potatoes, cabbage, and cheese as main ingredients. Just watch out for kitchen mix-ups if you need to be totally gluten-free.
- → What main course pairs well with Rumbledethumps?
It goes great with any roasted meat, a nice piece of fish, or veggie options like a mushroom dish or something made with lentils.
- → Can I prepare it ahead of time?
Absolutely! Put it all together early and stick it in the fridge. Just pop it in the oven right before you want to eat for the freshest taste.