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.

Photo: primaverakitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garlic, 1$0.75 each typical | 1 | $0.75Typical price | |
| Potatoes, 1.5 lb$0.99/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $1.48Typical price | |
| Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price | |
| Heavy cream, 2 oz$0.22/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.46Typical price | |
| Mint, a little$1.99 each typical | a 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
Pantry staples you likely have
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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
$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
- Heat the oven to 400 F.
- Place the garlic bulb on foil, drizzle with oil, wrap it, and roast for 40 minutes.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15 to 18 minutes, until tender.
- Drain the potatoes and squeeze the roasted garlic into the pot.
- Mash in the butter and cream, then season with salt and pepper.
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