Description
Bring a touch of spooky fun to your Halloween festivities with these deliciously eerie Skull Potatoes! Each mini potato is carefully carved into a shrunken head, seasoned to perfection, and baked until golden. They’re a flavorful side dish or appetizer that’s sure to impress and delight your guests with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pounds mini potatoes (red mini creamer or similar)
- 4 cups water
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (divided)
- 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, optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 385°F (195°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash the potatoes thoroughly and set them aside.
- In a large bowl, mix 4 cups of cold water with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
- Using a paring knife, carefully carve skull faces into each mini potato, then place them in the lemon water to prevent browning.
- In a separate bowl, combine the olive oil, remaining lemon juice, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
- Drain the potatoes and toss them in the seasoned oil mixture until well-coated.
- Arrange the potatoes on the baking sheet, face side up, and bake for about 30 minutes or until golden and tender.
- Garnish with parsley flakes or your favorite toppings, and serve hot.
Notes
- Short on time? Carve just enough skulls for each guest and leave the rest whole. Season and bake them together for a quicker yet still spooky dish!
- The lemon water helps keep the potatoes from browning while you carve the faces. It’s a little trick that makes a big difference!
- Be sure to carve carefully—deeper cuts make for more defined skull features. Have fun and let your creativity shine!
- Feel free to top these potatoes with cheddar, sour cream, chives, or any other garnish that suits your taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: appetizer or snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 134kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 403mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg