Side dishe for 8
Smashed Red Potatoes with butter
$1.46for 450 minServes 8
Baby red potatoes boil, flatten, season, and bake until their edges turn crisp and golden.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potatoes, 2 lb$0.99/lb typical | 2 lb | $1.98Typical price | |
| Butter, 1.5 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price | |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.93 | ||
Swaps
- Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeKid-friendlyBudgetSide dishes
$0.37 per serving$1.46 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 lb baby red potatoes
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp italian seasoning
- fresh parsley (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and line a baking sheet with the olive oil.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15 to 18 minutes, until tender.
- Drain the potatoes, place them on the baking sheet, and gently flatten each one.
- Melt the butter and stir it with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Brush the seasoned butter over the potatoes and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until crisp at the edges.
- Sprinkle the hot potatoes with parsley.
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