Step 1

Preheat the grill (broiler). Then in a bowl, mix the cabbage with the mashed potato, salt and pepper.

Step 2

Add half a tablespoon of butter and half a tablespoon of oil to each of two medium (20cm diameter) frying pans *Note 1

Step 3

Heat the pans over a medium-high heat until the butter is melted and bubbling.

Step 4

Add half of the bubble and squeak mixture to each pan and squash down using a spatula to completely cover the base of the pan.

Step 5

Fry for 5-7 minutes until the edges start to brown then ruffle the top of the bubble and squeak using a fork (the more ruffled, the more crispy bits).

Step 6

Melt the remaining 1 tbsp butter and mix with the remaining 1 tbsp oil, then brush the top of the bubble and squeak with the mixture.

Step 7

Place under the grill and grill for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the chopped bacon, salt and pepper. Top each with a poached egg or two and a sprinkling of fresh parsley.

Step 9

Serve the bubble and squeak with brown sauce if you like.