What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potatoes, 3 lb$0.99/lb typical | 3 lb | $2.97Typical price | |
| Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price | |
| Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price | |
| Broth, 8.25 oz$0.07/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.58Typical price | |
| Mint, a little$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.02Typical price | |
| Milk, 17 oz$0.04/oz typical | 17 oz | $0.68Typical price | |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.78 | ||
Swaps
- Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
- 115 minstart to table
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- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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Typical price
$0.97 per serving$3.89 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
This is usually served as a side or part of a meal, so the price per serving is low for a full dinner.
Ingredients
- 3 lb russet potatoes
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 tsp minced fresh thyme (optional)
- 2 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and cook garlic for 1 minute.
- Whisk in flour, then slowly whisk in stock and milk until smooth.
- Stir in thyme, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, then simmer the sauce for 5 minutes.
- Layer sliced potatoes and cheddar in the baking dish, ending with cheddar.
- Pour the sauce over the potatoes, cover with foil, and bake for 60 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for 20 minutes until browned and tender, then rest for 10 minutes.
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