Au Gratin Peas and Potatoes

Name: Au Gratin Peas and Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Side Dishes
Ingredients: 6 bacon strips, diced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 cups sliced peeled cooked potatoes; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, cooked and drained; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup whole milk

While this delicious potato skillet is a wonderful side dish, we find it satisfying enough to be a main course, too. The skillet preparation takes less time than it does to bake an au gratin casserole or scalloped potatoes—but it's still good old-fashioned comfort food at its best! —Marie Peterson, DeForest, Wisconsin

Ingredients

6 bacon strips, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cups sliced peeled cooked potatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, cooked and drained
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup whole milk

Directions

In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. In the drippings, saute onion until tender.
Layer with potatoes, salt, peas, 1 cup cheese and bacon. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes.
Combine mayonnaise and milk until smooth; pour over bacon. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 473 calories, 31g fat (11g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 794mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 18g protein.

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snowbob

Dec 8, 2011

Bacon drippings are what really gives this recipe it's flavor, so don't omit!
angcy

Mar 13, 2011

tasty, except I was confused with the last step. So I ended up simmering the pot a little longer until the gravy mixture bubbles.