Side dishe for 6
Rustic Skin-On Mashed Potatoes
$5.17for 435 minServes 6
Skin-on potatoes are boiled and mashed with warm cream, butter, roasted garlic, and gentle herb flavor.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potatoes, 2.25 lb$0.99/lb typical | 2.25 lb | $2.23Typical price | |
| Heavy cream, 8.25 oz$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price | |
| Mint, 1$1.99 each typical | 1 | $1.99Typical price | |
| Butter, 1.5 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price | |
| Garlic, 1$0.75 each typical | 1 | $0.75Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.75 | ||
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
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeKid-friendlyBudgetSide dishesThanksgiving on a budget
$1.29 per serving$5.17 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 1/4 lb yukon gold potatoes
- as needed kosher salt and ground black pepper (optional)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme (optional)
- 3 whole sage leaves
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (optional)
- 1 head roasted garlic
- optional to taste snipped chives and freshly grated parmesan cheese
Steps
- Cut the potatoes into even pieces and boil them in salted water for 15 minutes until tender.
- Warm the cream, thyme, and sage in a small saucepan over low heat for 5 minutes, then remove the herbs.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the hot pot for 2 minutes to dry.
- Mash the potatoes with the warm cream, butter, roasted garlic, salt, and pepper until chunky.
- Stir in the chives and Parmesan, if using, and serve hot.
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