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Spooky Skull Potatoes

Spooky Skull Potatoes That Will Delight Your Halloween Feast

Delight your Halloween feast with Spooky Skull Potatoes, a whimsical side dish combining creamy mashed potatoes and playful shapes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Potato Masher
  • skull-shaped mold

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes

  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • ½ cup heavy cream for creamy texture
  • ¼ cup butter, melted for flavor
  • salt to taste
  • pepper a dash

For Decoration

  • black olives for facial features
  • fresh chives or green onions optional garnish

Instructions
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

  • Peel and chop the russet potatoes into 1-2 inch chunks. Cook in a pot of salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Drain the cooked potatoes and return to the pot. Add heavy cream, melted butter, and season with salt and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.
  • Shape the creamy mashed potatoes into skulls by hand or using a skull-shaped mold.
  • Slice black olives to create eyes and mouths for the skulls, and attach them to the potato shapes.
  • Garnish with fresh chives or green onions before serving warm.

Notes

For the best texture, avoid overboiling the potatoes and serve them warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword comfort food, Halloween, mashed potatoes, Potatoes, side dish, spooky
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