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These Shrunken Head Halloween Potatoes are ghoulishly delicious! Super silly and fun you'll love to serve these to the littles for Halloween dinner.
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Why you'll love this recipe
What's your favorite holiday?!! If it's halloween you're going to love this. It's one of the most potato recipes out there!
✔️ It's a fun and easy way to dress up dinner for Halloween.
✔️ It's a great recipe to make with kids.
✔️ You only need a few simple ingredients that are all easy to find at your local grocery store.
Ingredients
For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- small baby potatoes
- olive oil
- kosher salt
- garnish with melted butter, green onions and/or parsley
Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and cover baking pan with foil.
- Wash potatoes well. Using a paring knife carve a face into each potoato; eyes, nose, mouth.
- Toss potatoes with oil and sprinkle with salt. Place them on baking sheet face side up.
- Roast potatoes for 20 – 25 minutes or until tender.
- Melt butter in a small sauce pan. Toss baked potatoes in butter and garnish if desired.
- Serve with sauce of choice and enjoy!
Equipment
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- paring knife
- large bowl
- baking sheet
FAQ's
What can of potatoes should I use?
You can use any type of small potato. I like to use Yukon gold, but you could use red or even purple.
Should I flip these potatoes while baking?
I don't recommend flipping them because they can smash the faces of your potatoes.
Can I use a large potato?
I like to use small potatoes, but you can use a large potato like russets. However, you will need to increase the baking time.
Can you boil the potatoes instead of roasting?
Yes you can boil the potatoes if you choose. Use a large pot and cover potatoes cold water. Add enough water to cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook until tender. Personally I prefer the presentation from the roasting method.
Things to know
- Be sure that you scrub your potatoes well before you slice them. You don't want to bite into a dirty potato.
- Give the potatoes a good toss in the oil, you want the oil to coat the outside of all the potatoes so that they can crisp up nicely.
- Squeezing a little lemon juice on the eyes and mouth will keep them from turning brown.
- I still like to spray my baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray to prevent the potatoes from sticking.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce like ranch, ketchup, or sour cream.
Variations
- You can use any variation of potatoes for this recipe! Large russet potatoes, purple potatoes (those are super fun!), creamer potatoes. etc.
- You can top these potatoes with additional seasonings such as garlic powder, onion powder, or fresh herbs like minced rosemary to add more flavor.
- If you enjoy cheesy potatoes you can stuff the mouth with shredded cheese once the potatoes are finished cooking and then return to the oven for a couple of minutes until the cheese is completely melted.
- If you have leftover potatoes make potato skins - those are always great party food!
Storage
Refrigerate - These potatoes will last in the fridge for up to 3 days. Be sure to store them in an airtight container so they don't dry out.
Freezer - I do not recommend freezing these potatoes as they can get mushy when thawed.
Reheat - Reheat in the oven at 400 degrees for about 10 minutes or until heated through.
- This Ground Beef Taco Dip recipe is another delicious and spooky idea to serve at your Halloween party.
- Steamed Brussels Sprouts simple vegetable side dish that is easy to make on a busy Halloween night when you want something healthy.
- You can't have Halloween food without a sweet treat like these Halloween Rice Krispies Treats. They are festive fun and great when made ahead.
- You'll find of all of the BEST Halloween co*cktails here! It's full great food and spooky drinks for your halloween table!
Serve with
Looking for more easy halloween snacks? I gotcha covered!
- Make a batch of mummy jalapeños poppers - these are dynamite!
- Are you looking for the perfect dipping sauce for these potatoes? Give this Green Onion dip a try. It's fresh, creamy, and full of tangy flavors. It pairs well with these potatoes.
- This Mummy Meatloaf is a hearty meal that is a great way to get into the Halloween spirit this year. Plus, it pairs well with these shrunken potato heads. And we always love Mummy Hot Dogs as well.
- I always serve my meatloaf and potatoes with green beans. And, for this meal, I like to break out this Instant Pot Southern Style Green Bean recipe. It's flavorful, and fool-proof when make in the pressure cooker.
- Gourmet Caramel Apples or Graveyard Dirt Cake is the perfect dessert!
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Halloween Potatoes
These little shrunken head potatoes will have everyone squealing with delight! You'll love the buttery garlic flavor.
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Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Vegetables and Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 100kcal
Author: Deb Clark
Ingredients
- 1 pound small baby potatoes or creamer potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
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Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and cover baking pan with foil.
Wash potatoes well under cool water.
Using a paring knife carve a face into each potoato; eyes, nose, mouth.
Toss potatoes with oil and sprinkle with seasonings. Place them on baking sheet face side up.
Roast potatoes for 25 - 30 minutes or until fork tender.
Toss the cooked potatoes in melted butter and garnish with parsley or sliced green onions. Yummy with sour cream for dipping!
Nutrition
Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 320mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
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Hey I'm Deb Clark, and I'm the owner of Bowl Me Over! We live in the sleepy little town Scappoose, Oregon. And I admit it... I love food! Join me in this foodie journey (even if you've never cooked before!) I will help you learn to be confident in the kitchen! Want to learn more? Let's stay connected, you can email me at debra@bowl-me-over.com and find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram,Twitterand YouTube.
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Steph
These are incredibly time intensive to carve, and there’s no way anyone can make the faces with a paring knife without injuring themselves a few times in the process. I ended up making the faces with an Allen wrench to punch the eyes and nose, and a flathead screwdriver to carve the mouth. It worked well, but was still time intensive. I made this with butter-flavored Pam spray instead of olive oil in order to cut down the calories. They came out great, but would probably benefit from some sort of sauce or at least ketchup. I ate them plain though, alongside some Hericot Vert with garlic and shallot and mini feetloaves for a spooky meal. Came together nicely in the end.Reply
Bowl Me Over
Well, that stands to reason since you're making 45 tiny little pumpkins, LOL! Glad they made your meal fun. Happy Halloween Steph! I hope you have a great holiday!!
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