Au Gratin Peas and Potatoes

Name: Au Gratin Peas and Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
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 of cheese and bacon. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until heated through.
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.

Originally published as Au Gratin Peas and Potatoes in Country Woman January/February 2000

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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.