Dinner for 6
Creamed Potatoes and Peas
Tender red potatoes and peas simmer in a creamy bacon, onion, and thyme sauce for a simple skillet dinner.
Typical price
$6.55for 4 servings
$1.64 per serving$6.55 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.
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
SouthernBudgetFamilyDinnersSpring
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 3.95 lb | $3.90Typical price |
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.5 | $2.60Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.46Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
| Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 10 oz | $1.00Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.82 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Flour
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 12 small red potatoes
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 cup red onion
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp thyme leaves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 10 oz frozen tender tiny peas
Steps
- Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover them with water, and boil for 12 to 15 minutes until tender.
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes, then chop it and leave 2 tablespoons of drippings in the skillet.
- Cook the red onion in the drippings for 4 minutes until soft, then stir in the flour, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Slowly stir in the whipping cream and simmer for 3 minutes until thickened.
- Drain and halve the potatoes, add them with the frozen peas and bacon, and simmer for 5 minutes until the peas are hot.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
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