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 the monster face potatoes
If you're looking for a way to make Halloween dinner extra fun, these Shrunken Head Potatoes will do the trick! Kids (and grown-ups too!) get a kick out of carving silly little faces into the potatoes, and the result is just the right mix of spooky and silly.
They're easy to make, require just a handful of ingredients, and add the perfect dose of Halloween mischief to your dinner table. Whether you're hosting a party or just serving up a themed weeknight meal, these goofy little "spuds with attitude" are always a hit.
Ingredients
For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card below.
Halloween Potatoes
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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and cover baking pan with foil. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Wash potatoes well under cool water. Scrub and clean well.
- 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!
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Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions, refer to the recipe card.
FAQ's
You can use any type of small potato. I like to use Yukon gold, but you could use red or even purple.
I don't recommend flipping them because they can smash the faces of your potatoes.
I like to use small potatoes, but you can use a large potato like russets. However, you will need to increase the baking time.
No, the presentation won't be the same.
Deb's top tips
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce like ranch, ketchup, or sour cream.
Variations
- You can top these potatoes with additional seasonings such as garlic powder, onion powder, or fresh herbs like minced rosemary to add even 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!
Halloween recipes to serve alongside
Want to turn your meal into a full-on Halloween feast? Start off with a cocktail - you'll find the best Halloween Cocktails here. These spooky potatoes pair perfectly with Green Onion Dip for dunking and a big platter of Mummy Jalapeño Poppers for a little heat.
Add a hearty main like Mummy Meatloaf to round out the meal, then finish on a sweet note with Graveyard Dirt Cake or Caramel Apples. It's a fun, easy lineup that feels festive without keeping you stuck in the kitchen all night!
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That's a wrap, mummy style!
Halloween dinner doesn't have to be complicated-just a little creative! These Shrunken Head Potatoes bring smiles to the table and make even the simplest meal feel like a party. Once you've tried them, be sure to check out my full collection of Halloween Party Food for more easy and eerie ideas. Then grab your apron, cue up a spooky playlist, and let's make this Halloween deliciously fun!
Steph says
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.
Bowl Me Over says
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!!