Description
Create a spooky and memorable Halloween party with these irresistible Gothic Halloween Party Food: Creepy Skull Potatoes. These savory, skull-shaped potato bites are easy to make and perfect for guests of all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and boiled until tender
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil spray (for baking)
- Optional: food-safe black food coloring or smoked paprika for spooky effect
Instructions
- Prepare potatoes: Boil potatoes until fork-tender. Drain and mash with butter, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Shape skulls: Spoon mashed potatoes into silicone skull molds and press evenly.
- Bake: Place molds on a baking tray, spray tops with olive oil, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Unmold and serve: Carefully remove from molds and arrange on a platter. Add ketchup drizzle or paprika for a creepy finish.
Notes
- Chill mashed potatoes before molding to help them hold shape.
- Lightly grease molds with oil for easy release.
- Use Yukon Golds for a naturally creamy and golden color.
- Brush baked skulls with butter and paprika for a blood-red tint.
- Can be made vegetarian or vegan with plant-based butter and milk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Halloween
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skull potato
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 12mg