Side dishe for 4
Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Potatoes simmer until tender, then combine with garlic butter, milk, sour cream, and Parmesan for a creamy side dish.
Typical price
$4.30for 4 servings
$1.08 per serving$4.30 for 4
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- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeKid-friendlyBudgetSide dishesThanksgiving on a budget
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 2 lb | $1.98Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $1.07Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.75 | $0.52Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.24Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.02Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.30 | |
Ingredients
- 2 lb potatoes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 7 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 pinch salt (optional)
- 1 pinch pepper (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (optional)
Steps
- Peel and cut the potatoes into equal pieces.
- Boil the potatoes in a large pot with salted water for 20 minutes, until tender.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan and cook the garlic over low heat for 5 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and mash them with the garlic butter, milk, and sour cream.
- Stir in Parmesan, salt, pepper, and parsley, then rest the potatoes for 5 minutes.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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