Breakfast for 6
Diner Style Home Fries
$5.86for 430 minServes 6
Parboiled potatoes crisp in a skillet with peppers, onions, butter, and smoky seasonings for a hearty breakfast side.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broth, 66 oz$0.07/oz typical | 66 oz | $4.65Typical price | |
| Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price | |
| Bell peppers, 0.3 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.70Typical price | |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price | |
| Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price | |
| Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.68Typical price | |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.79 | ||
Swaps
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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.
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
Typical price
$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.
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.
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