Dinner for 4
Baked Potatoes with butter
$3.15for 465 minServes 4
Russet potatoes bake until tender, then open with butter, salt, and pepper for a simple warm side or meal.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Potatoes, 2.2 lb$0.99/lb typical | 2.2 lb | $2.17Typical price |
 | Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.15 | ||
Swaps
- Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 65 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$0.79 per serving$3.15 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.
This is usually served as a side or part of a meal, so the price per serving is low for a full dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- sea salt (optional)
- freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F.
- Scrub the potatoes, pierce each several times, and rub them with olive oil.
- Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, until tender when pierced.
- Split the hot potatoes and fill each with butter, salt, and pepper.
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