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Spooky Skull Potatoes

Spooky Skull Potatoes for a Fun Halloween Treat

These Spooky Skull Potatoes are a fun Halloween treat, combining creamy mashed potatoes with playful skull shapes for your gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 4 large Russet Potatoes Yukon Gold is another great option for extra flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Feel free to substitute with whole milk.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Olive oil works well for a dairy-free alternative.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Decoration
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives Ideal for creating spooky eyes.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Chives or Green Onions Optional for garnish.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Potato masher
  • skull mold

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Peel and chop large russet potatoes into 2-inch chunks. Place them in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
  2. Add heavy cream, melted unsalted butter, salt, and pepper to drained potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy, adjusting seasoning as needed.
  3. Spoon mashed potatoes into a skull mold, packing tightly. Alternatively, shape by hand.
  4. Use sliced black olives to create eyes and decorate the skulls as you wish.
  5. Transfer skulls to a serving platter and garnish with chopped chives or green onions. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make sure to taste the mashed potatoes as you go. You can prep the skulls a day in advance and refrigerate until serving time.

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