Side dishe for 6
Garlic Mashed Potatoes with heavy cream
$4.16for 435 minServes 6
Russet potatoes and garlic simmer until tender, then are mashed with warm cream, butter, salt, and pepper.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potatoes, 3 lb$0.99/lb typical | 3 lb | $2.97Typical price | |
| Garlic, 0.75$0.75 each typical | 0.75 | $0.60Typical price | |
| Heavy cream, 10 oz$0.22/oz typical | 10 oz | $2.28Typical price | |
| Mint, a little$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.25Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.24 | ||
Swaps
- Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
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Salt and pepper
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- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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Typical price
$1.04 per serving$4.16 for 4
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Ingredients
- 3 lb russet potatoes
- 1 1/2 tbsp kosher coarse salt
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp table salt (optional)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (optional)
- chives (optional)
Steps
- Peel and cut the potatoes into 1-inch pieces for 5 minutes.
- Boil the potatoes and 4 garlic cloves in salted water until tender, about 20 minutes, then drain them.
- Simmer the heavy cream, butter, and the remaining 4 garlic cloves in a small saucepan over low heat for 5 minutes.
- Mash the potatoes with the warm cream mixture, then season with salt and pepper for 5 minutes.
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