Dinner for 4
Homemade Potato Gnocchi
Mashed potatoes form a soft dough with egg yolks and flour, then cook into tender dumplings in boiling water.
Typical price
$2.67for 4 servings
$0.67 per serving$2.67 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.
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- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $1.48Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.67 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Flour
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb potatoes
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 egg yolks
- 7/8 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
Steps
- Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender.
- Drain, peel, and mash the potatoes with the butter while they are hot.
- Mix in the egg yolks, flour, and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough into ropes and cut them into one-inch pieces.
- Boil the gnocchi in salted water for 2 to 3 minutes, until they float and the centers are firm.
- Drain the gnocchi and toss them with a little cooking oil, if needed.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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