What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Milk, 8.5 oz$0.04/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.34Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Potatoes, 0.7 lb$0.99/lb typical | 0.7 lb | $0.68Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.65 | ||
Swaps
- Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Flour
Not included in the cost.
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
FrenchVegetarianBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfort
Typical price
$0.66 per serving$2.65 for 4
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This is usually served as a side or part of a meal, so the price per serving is low for a full dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 2 cups potatoes
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and grease a 2-quart baking dish with butter.
- Melt the remaining butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour and salt, and cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in milk and cook for 4 minutes until thickened, then stir in half the cheddar.
- Layer the sliced potatoes in the dish, pour the sauce over them, and top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 35 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the center reaches a gentle bubble.
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