Side dishe for 4
Creamed Peas and Potatoes
Tender potatoes and peas simmer in a creamy milk sauce thickened with butter and flour.
Typical price
$2.21for 4 servings
$0.55 per serving$2.21 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetSide dishesSpring
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $0.99Typical price |
| Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.50Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.34Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.21 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 16 oz baby red potatoes
- 1 cup english peas
- 1 1/2 tbsp butter
- 1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- salt and pepper (optional)
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh dill (optional)
Steps
- Cut the potatoes into bite-size pieces and boil them in salted water for 15 minutes, adding the peas during the last 3 minutes.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in the flour, and cook for 3 minutes.
- Whisk in the milk, salt, and pepper, then simmer the sauce for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Drain the potatoes and peas, stir them into the sauce, and heat for 5 minutes.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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