This is essential comfort food that we've been making for decades. I originally found it in the "Sundays at Moosewood" cookbook, it's apparently a traditional Scottish casserole, although we – with apologies – usually make it on St Patrick's Day. I've long since lost my copy of "Sundays at Moosewood", but you can find the original recipe online.
- 5 large potatoes, coarse chopped for boiling
- 2½ cups green cabbage, chopped
- 1 large onion or 2 leeks, washed and chopped
- 6 tablespoons butter
- salt and pepper
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup cheddar cheese, grated
- Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile – in a large, oven-proof skillet – melt 2 tbsp. of the butter.
- Saute the onion/leek until soft, then add the cabbage. Stir to combine.
- Cover the cabbage and cook over low-medium heat – stirring occasionally – until cabbage is softened. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- When the potatoes are done, drain and mash them with the remaining butter and the milk. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Spread potatoes over the cabbage mixture and sprinkle with grated cheddar.
- Broil (or bake) for a few minutes, until the cheese is melty, bubbly and slightly browned.