Description
Looking for the best Halloween side dish ideas? These easy and quick spooky skull potatoes are crispy, simple, and totally fun! Perfect for themed dinners or healthy Halloween snacks. Make them ahead, freeze them, and serve with your favorite dips for the best spooky potato bites!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups baby potatoes (grated or mashed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Clean and mash or grate baby potatoes.
- Mix with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Grease skull-shaped silicone mold.
- Press potato mixture into each cavity, packing tightly.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes, then gently unmold and serve.
Notes
- Broil for 2–3 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Add cheese for a melty center.
- Use leftover mashed potatoes for a shortcut.
- Serve with dips like sour cream or chipotle mayo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skull
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg