Side dishe for 4
Make-Ahead Skillet Potatoes
Chopped potatoes fry with bacon, onion, butter, and green onions, making a reheatable skillet side in about forty minutes.
Typical price
$3.81for 4 servings
$0.95 per serving$3.81 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.

Photo: thekitchenmagpie.com
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetSide dishes
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.25 | $1.78Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.42Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.81 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 6 1/2 cups chopped
- 5 1/2 slices bacon
- 1/2 white onion
- 1/4 cup butter butter
- 2 1/2 green onions
- seasoning salt
- parsley to garnish (optional)
Steps
- Boil the chopped potatoes in salted water for 10 minutes, then drain them well.
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 6 minutes, then add the onion and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the butter and potatoes, season with seasoning salt, and fry for 15 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Stir in the green onions and cook for 3 minutes, then add parsley 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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