Breakfast for 6
Diner Style Home Fries
Parboiled potatoes crisp in a skillet with peppers, onions, butter, and smoky seasonings for a hearty breakfast side.
Typical price
$5.86for 4 servings
$1.46 per serving$5.86 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
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 66 oz | $4.65Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.70Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.68Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.79 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsBaking powder and sodaOlive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 quarts chicken broth
- as needed kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 5 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil (optional)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 small red bell pepper
- 1 small poblano pepper
- 1 small yellow onion
- 4 whole green onions
- to taste chopped fresh parsley or chopped fresh basil (optional)
Steps
- Bring the chicken broth and baking soda to a boil in a large pot over high heat.
- Add the potatoes and cook for 5 minutes, then drain them well.
- Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then cook the peppers, onion, and green onions for 5 minutes.
- Add the potatoes, paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for 12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the potatoes are browned and crisp.
- Stir in the parsley or basil if using.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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