Bubble n' Squeak

Have leftover baked potatoes and ham? This is a great English recipe that is traditionally eaten on Boxing Day (the day after Christmas) to use up leftovers from Christmas dinner. Its name comes from the sound it makes while it cooks. My husband-who is not a big fan of ham or potatoes-loved it! It has lots of fiber and is very filling. Even if you don't care for cabbage much, give it a try. The seasonings and ham give this dish wonderful flavor.

Ingredients

• 1/2 medium head cabbage, sliced
• 3 slices bacon, diced (optional-I leave it out because I use honey glazed ham and I don't want the bacon to overpower the yummy flavor of the ham)
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup cubed cooked ham
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cups potatoes - baked, cooled and thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, cook cabbage in a small amount of water for about 5 minutes, or until tender. Drain, and set aside.
2. In a well-seasoned cast iron skillet (I actually used a big wok), cook bacon until crisp. Add onion until onion is soft (If you are omitting the bacon, add the olive oil now to the bottom of the pan to brown the onions). Add ham, and cook until heated through. Add the olive oil (if you haven't already), then mix in the cooked cabbage and potatoes. Season with paprika, garlic powder, seasoning salt, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned on bottom, turn, and brown again.