Side dishe for 8
Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Yukon Gold potatoes simmer until tender, then mash with buttermilk, butter, blue cheese, chives, and black pepper.
Typical price
$2.63for 4 servings
$0.66 per serving$2.63 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.
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 2.5 lb | $2.48Typical price |
| Buttermilk$0.05/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Blue cheese, brie, queso fresco, paneer$0.80/oz typical | 2 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.25Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.27 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lb yukon gold potatoes
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 oz blue cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup chives (optional)
- freshly ground black pepper
Steps
- Peel and cut the potatoes into 1-inch pieces.
- Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, add salt, and bring to a boil.
- Simmer for 15 to 18 minutes until the potatoes are very tender.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the warm pot.
- Mash with the buttermilk, butter, blue cheese, chives, and black pepper until smooth.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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