Side dishe for 8
Garlic Ranch Mashed Potatoes
Red potatoes and garlic boil until soft, then become creamy mashed potatoes with butter, sour cream, and ranch dressing.
$3.57for 4 servings
$0.89 per serving$3.57 for 4
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- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 4 lb | $3.96Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $1.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.13 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Relish, dressings, steak sauceSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 lb red potatoes
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2/3 cup ranch dressing
- salt and black pepper (optional)
- milk (optional)
Steps
- Cut the red potatoes into 1-inch pieces and place them with the garlic in a large pot.
- Cover with water, season with salt, and boil for 12 to 15 minutes until tender.
- Drain the potatoes and garlic, then return them to the pot for 1 minute.
- Mash in the butter, sour cream, and ranch dressing until creamy.
- Add milk if needed, then season with salt and black pepper.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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