Side dishe for 4
Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
$6.83for 435 minServes 4
Yukon gold potatoes and garlic simmer until tender, then mash with butter, sour cream, and fresh chives.

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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 | |
| Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price | |
| Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price | |
| Sour cream, 11 oz$0.14/oz typical | 11 oz | $1.49Typical price | |
| Mint, a little$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.25Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.83 | ||
Swaps
- Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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Salt and pepper
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- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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Typical price
$1.71 per serving$6.83 for 4
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Ingredients
- 4 lb yukon gold potatoes
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 1/4 cups sour cream
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
Steps
- Peel and cut the potatoes into 1-inch pieces, then place them with the garlic in a large pot.
- Cover the potatoes with water, add salt, and boil over medium-high heat for 15 to 18 minutes until tender.
- Drain the potatoes and garlic, then return them to the warm pot for 1 minute.
- Mash in the melted butter and sour cream until mostly smooth.
- Stir in the chives and season with salt and pepper.
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