Description
Tasty Spooky Halloween Skull Potatoes are a fun and delicious addition to your Halloween festivities. These creamy, buttery mashed potatoes shaped like skulls not only serve as a delightful centerpiece but also tantalize the taste buds with their rich flavors. Perfect for parties or family gatherings, these spooky treats will impress guests of all ages and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large russet potatoes (about 1 pound)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Peel and cut the russet potatoes into even chunks. Place them in a pot of cold salted water and bring to a boil.
- Simmer until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and return potatoes to the pot.
- Add butter and heavy cream; mash until smooth. Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mashed potatoes into skulls using a mold or by hand on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 15 minutes until golden.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, and return briefly until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skull - approximately 100g
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg