Side dishe for 6
Garlic Mashed Potatoes with butter
Roasted garlic, onion, and boiled potatoes are mashed with butter, sour cream, milk, and Parmesan cheese.
Typical price
$3.13for 4 servings
$0.78 per serving$3.13 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.

Photo: tasteofhome.com
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeKid-friendlyBudgetSide dishesThanksgiving on a budget
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 1 | $0.75Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 1.75 lb | $1.73Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.09Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.69 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 whole garlic bulb
- 1 tsp plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 white onion
- 4 potatoes
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup 2% milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F, trim the garlic bulb, rub it with 1 teaspoon oil, and wrap it in foil.
- Roast the garlic on a small pan for 35 minutes, then cool it briefly and squeeze out the cloves.
- Peel and cube the potatoes, cover them with water in a large pot, and boil for 15 to 18 minutes.
- Chop the onion, sauté it in the remaining oil over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, and cook until soft.
- Drain the potatoes, then mash them with the roasted garlic, onion, butter, sour cream, Parmesan, milk, salt, and pepper.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/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
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