Side dishe for 6
Garlic Mashed Potatoes with butter
$3.13for 450 minServes 6
Roasted garlic, onion, and boiled potatoes are mashed with butter, sour cream, milk, and Parmesan cheese.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garlic, 1$0.75 each typical | 1 | $0.75Typical price | |
| Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price | |
| Potatoes, 1.75 lb$0.99/lb typical | 1.75 lb | $1.73Typical price | |
| Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price | |
| Sour cream, 2.25 oz$0.14/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.30Typical price | |
| Parmesan, 1 oz$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price | |
| Milk, 2.25 oz$0.04/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.09Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.69 | ||
Swaps
- Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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Typical price
$0.78 per serving$3.13 for 4
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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.
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