Spooky Halloween Skull Potatoes
Delight your guests this Halloween with Spooky Halloween Skull Potatoes—an enchanting blend of fun and flavor! These adorable skull-shaped mini potatoes are easy to craft and will surely steal the show at any gathering. With their crispy exterior seasoned to perfection, they’re versatile enough to serve as an appetizer, side dish, or even part of a spooky brunch spread. Plus, you can customize them with various toppings and designs for a personal touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds red mini creamer 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
- Parsley flakes (fresh or dried)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 385°F (195°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash the potatoes thoroughly, then carve skull faces into each one using a paring knife. Place them in a bowl of water mixed with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, remaining lemon juice, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
- Drain the carved potatoes and toss them in the seasoning mixture until well coated.
- Arrange the potatoes on the baking sheet with their carved faces up and bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown and tender.
- Garnish with parsley flakes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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