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Side dishe for 6

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

$2.80for 470 minServes 6

Roast garlic, boil potatoes, then mash them with butter, cream, salt, and pepper for a smooth side dish.

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Garlic, 1$0.75 each typical1$0.75Typical price
Potatoes, 1.5 lb$0.99/lb typical1.5 lb$1.48Typical price
Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical2 oz$0.80Typical price
Heavy cream, 2 oz$0.22/oz typical2 oz$0.46Typical price
Mint, a little$1.99 each typicala little$0.25Typical price
Total for the servings shown$4.21

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
  • Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

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Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

  • 70 minstart to table
  • Mediumdifficulty
  • 6servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeKid-friendlyBudgetSide dishesThanksgiving on a budgetCold-weather comfortWinter

Typical price

$0.70 per serving$2.80 for 4

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Ingredients

  • 1 whole garlic bulb
  • extra virgin olive oil (optional)
  • sea salt
  • 1 1/2 lb russet or yukon gold potatoes peeled and cut potatoes into quarters lengthwise
  • salt for boiling water
  • 1 stick softened butter plus 1 tablespoons for garnish (optional)
  • 1/4 cup heavy creamy
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste (optional)
  • fresh thyme for garnish (optional)

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 400 F.
  2. Place the garlic bulb on foil, drizzle with oil, wrap it, and roast for 40 minutes.
  3. Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15 to 18 minutes, until tender.
  4. Drain the potatoes and squeeze the roasted garlic into the pot.
  5. Mash in the butter and cream, then season with salt and pepper.

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