Spooky Halloween Skull Potatoes
These Halloween potatoes are as fun to make as they are to eat. The skull faces roast up golden and crispy with bold flavor in every bite. They’re perfect for spooky parties and easy to customize.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Pounds potatoes red mini creamer or similar mini potatoes
- 4 Cups water
- 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- 1 Teaspoon onion powder
- 1 Teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Teaspoon paprika smoked or regular
- ½ Teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnish
- parsley flakes fresh or dried
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 385°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash potatoes, then set aside.
- Add the cold water to a bowl and mix in 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice.
- Using a paring knife, carefully carve skull faces into each mini potato. Place the carved potato into the bowl of lemon water.
- In another bowl, mix together the oil, the last 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and the seasonings.
- Drain the potatoes then toss them in the seasoning oil.
- Place the potatoes on a baking sheet, face side up. Bake in the oven for approximately 30 minutes or until golden and tender.
- Garnish with your favorite toppings, and additional salt as preferred.
Notes
Take care while carving: Use a small paring knife and carve slowly.
Use lemon water soak: This keeps the potatoes from browning while you work.
Try different faces: Make jack-o-lanterns or spooky skulls for variety.
Go deeper with features: The deeper the carvings, the more defined the faces after roasting.
Use lemon water soak: This keeps the potatoes from browning while you work.
Try different faces: Make jack-o-lanterns or spooky skulls for variety.
Go deeper with features: The deeper the carvings, the more defined the faces after roasting.
Nutrition
Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 403mg | Potassium: 498mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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