Description
A fun and spooky dish perfect for Halloween gatherings, featuring mashed potatoes shaped like skulls.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of potatoes
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 1/4 cup of butter
- Salt to taste
- Black olives for decoration
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into chunks.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add milk, butter, and salt, then mash until smooth.
- If desired, add food coloring to create a spooky effect.
- Shape the mashed potatoes into skulls on a serving platter.
- Use black olives to create eyes and other features on the skulls.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the spooky presentation!
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add more butter or milk.
- Feel free to use food coloring to enhance the spooky look.
- These can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: American