posted by Angel 02-17-100 8:22 PM 
 
Rumbledethumps 
Categories.....Scottish 
 
450g (1lb.) potatoes, coarsely chopped 
60g (2 ozs. or 1/4 cup) butter 
1 large onion, thinly sliced 
250g (1/2 lb.) cabbage, finely sliced 
Salt and pepper to taste 
2/3 cup grated tasty  
Cheddar cheese. 
  
Preheat oven to 180ºC (350ºF) Brush 23cm (9") pie dish with oil. 
Place potatoes in pan; cover with cold water. Bring to the boil, reduce heat, simmer, uncovered, for 8 minutes or until just tender. Remove from heat and drain. Rinse under cold water and drain again. 
Transfer potatoes to bowl, mash coarsely with fork. 
Heat butter in pan. Add onion, cook over low heat 10 minutes or until soft and golden. Add cabbage, stir 5 minutes. Add potatoes, salt and pepper. 
Remove from heat, stir in 2 tablespoons cheese, (and meat if used). 
Transfer mixture to greased ovenproof dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 20 minutes.