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Halloween Skull Roasted Red Potatoes
A fun spooky side dish for your Halloween meal!
Prep Time
30
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
minutes
Total Time
1
hour
hour
Servings
6
Calories
Ingredients
1 ½
lbs
red mini creamer potatoes
or similar mini potato
4
cups
water
3
tablespoons
lemon juice
2
tablespoons
olive oil
1
teaspoon
salt
1
teaspoon
onion powder
1
teaspoon
garlic powder
1
teaspoon
smoked or regular paprika
½
teaspoon
black pepper
Optional - fresh or dried parsley flakes for garnish
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 385 degrees.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash potatoes, then set aside.
In a large bowl pour 4 cups cold water and mix in 2 Tablespoons of the lemon juice.
Using a paring knife, carefully carve skull faces into each mini potato. Place the carved potato into the bowl of lemon water.
In another bowl, mix together the oil, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, and the seasoning.
Drain the potatoes then toss them in the seasoning oil.
Place the potatoes on a baking sheet, face side up. Bake in the oven for approximately 30 minutes or until golden and tender.
Garnish with your favorite toppings, and additional salt as preferred. Enjoy!