Spooky Halloween Skull Potatoes Recipe
The Spooky Halloween Skull Potatoes Recipe is a fun Halloween treat. These potatoes look scary but taste warm and yummy.
Ingredients
- large potatoes peeled and boiled
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray or olive oil
For decoration (optional):
- Ketchup
- Black olives
- Chives
Instructions
Boil the potatoes
- Peel and cut potatoes. Boil until soft. Drain water.
Mash the potatoes
- Put potatoes in a bowl. Add butter, milk, sour cream, cheese, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mash until smooth.
Prepare the mold
- Spray the skull mold with oil. This stops sticking.
Fill the mold
- Put mashed potatoes in the mold. Press to hold shape.
Bake the skulls
- Put mold on a tray. Bake at 375°F for 25–30 minutes until golden.
Remove and cool
- Let skulls cool a little. Take them out carefully.
Decorate for fun
- Use ketchup for eyes. Add olives for scary look. Chives can make them extra creepy.
Serve warm
- Enjoy your Spooky Halloween Skull Potatoes right away.
Notes
- Always spray mold before adding potatoes.
- Do not overfill mold or skulls break.
- Use sharp cheddar for better taste.
- Cool skulls before removing to keep shape.
- Add bacon bits for more flavor.