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.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potatoes, 4 lb$0.99/lb typical | 4 lb | $3.96Typical price | |
| Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price | |
| Cream cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price | |
| Milk, 16 oz$0.04/oz typical | 16 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
$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
- Peel and cut the potatoes into 1-inch pieces.
- Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water for 15 to 18 minutes, until tender.
- Warm the milk in a small saucepan over low heat for 3 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes, then mash them with the butter and cream cheese.
- Stir in the warm milk and salt until the potatoes are smooth.
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