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Side dishe for 10

Purple Mashed Potatoes

$2.64for 430 minServes 10

Purple potatoes simmer until soft, then blend with butter, cream cheese, milk, and salt for a colorful side dish.

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Potatoes, 4 lb$0.99/lb typical4 lb$3.96Typical price
Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical2 oz$0.80Typical price
Cream cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical4 oz$1.20Typical price
Milk, 16 oz$0.04/oz typical16 oz$0.64Typical price
Total for the servings shown$6.60

Swaps

  • Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
  • Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
  • Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
  • 30 minstart to table
  • Easydifficulty
  • 10servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeKid-friendlyBudgetSide dishesThanksgiving on a budget

Typical price

$0.66 per serving$2.64 for 4

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Ingredients

  • 4 lb purple potatoes
  • 2 tsp salt (optional)
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup full-fat cream cheese
  • 1 7/8 cups your milk of choice

Steps

  1. Peel and cut the potatoes into 1-inch pieces.
  2. Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water for 15 to 18 minutes, until tender.
  3. Warm the milk in a small saucepan over low heat for 3 minutes.
  4. Drain the potatoes, then mash them with the butter and cream cheese.
  5. Stir in the warm milk and salt until the potatoes are smooth.

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