Description
Golden roasted potatoes carved into spooky skull shapes—perfect for Halloween feasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium Yukon Gold potatoes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp rosemary (fresh or dried)
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Peel potatoes and carve small skull faces using a paring knife or use a skull-shaped mold.
- In a bowl, toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic, paprika, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange potatoes face-up in the baking dish.
- Roast for 45–55 minutes until golden brown and crispy on the edges.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
- Optional: brush with melted butter for extra shine before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the potatoes are evenly carved for consistent cooking.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
- For a vegan option, skip the melted butter garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg