Halloween Skull Potatoes: Easy, Spooktacular Comfort Food Recipe
Make this Halloween extra special with these spooky skull-shaped potatoes that are sure to be a hit at your holiday gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds potatoes
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and cut potatoes into halves.
- Boil potatoes until tender, then mash until smooth.
- Mix in sour cream, cheese, green onions, salt, and pepper.
- Shape mashed potatoes into skulls on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until golden.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños to the mashed mix.
- These can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skull potato
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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