POTATO GHOSTS

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Provided by Kemp Minifie

Categories     Milk/Cream     Mixer     Egg     Potato     Side     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Halloween     Root Vegetable     Boil     Butter     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pounds large boiling potatoes (preferably white-fleshed)
3/4 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 1/4 cups whole milk
3 large egg yolks
Nigella seeds (sometimes mislabeled "black onion seeds") or caraway seeds for garnish
Equipment: a potato ricer or a food mill fitted with medium disk; a pastry bag with 3/4-inch plain tip

Steps:

  • Peel and quarter potatoes, then cover with water in a 4-quart pot and season well with salt. Simmer, partially covered, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • While potatoes are simmering, heat butter and milk in a small saucepan until butter is melted. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in middle.
  • Drain potatoes and force through ricer into a large bowl (or mixer bowl if using stand mixer). Beat in milk mixture, yolks, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper with an electric mixer at low speed until combined.
  • Spread about one-third of potatoes in a buttered 1 1/2-quart shallow ovenproof dish. Transfer remaining potatoes to pastry bag. Pipe potatoes close together into 2 1/2- to 3-inch-high pointed mounds to form "'ghosts" and garnish each mound with 2 seeds for "eyes."
  • Bake until tips of ghosts are golden and potatoes are firm, 20 to 25 minutes.

Linda Chindawande
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These potato ghosts were the perfect spooky snack for my Halloween party. They were easy to make and everyone loved them!


Skulltrooperr09
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I made these potato ghosts for my kids' Halloween party and they were a huge success. They were easy to make and the kids loved them.


Wilfredo vargas cely
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I wasn't sure how these potato ghosts would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were delicious and they looked really cute on my Halloween table.


rebaz mala
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These potato ghosts were a little bit of work to make, but they were definitely worth it. They were a big hit at my Halloween party.


Alicia Bosman
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I've made these potato ghosts several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect Halloween treat.


May Barber
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These potato ghosts were a fun and festive addition to my Halloween party. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.


Yahouza Jamilou
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I made these potato ghosts with my kids and we had a blast. They were a little messy to make, but they were worth it. They turned out so cute and they were delicious.


attiya jaffri
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These potato ghosts were a great way to use up some leftover mashed potatoes. They were easy to make and they turned out really cute.


Isabella Cantu
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I was a little skeptical about these potato ghosts, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were actually really good! I'll definitely be making them again.


Sumon Hawolader
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These potato ghosts were a fun and easy way to get my kids excited about Halloween. They loved helping me make them and they were even more excited to eat them.


Jeff Osgood
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I've made these potato ghosts several times now and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Michelle Plaatjies
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These potato ghosts were the perfect spooky snack for my Halloween party. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.


Qudus Tijani (Successful Pablo)
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I made these potato ghosts for my Halloween party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Ongani Mathotho
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These potato ghosts were a fun and easy Halloween treat. My kids loved them!


Vakaras Vakaras
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I wasn't sure how these potato ghosts would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were delicious and they looked really cute on my Halloween table.


jani jamshoro110
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These potato ghosts were a little more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They were a big hit at my Halloween party.


Narjis Rizvi
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I've made these potato ghosts several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.


Anfal Ahmad
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These potato ghosts were the perfect addition to my Halloween dinner. They were spooky and delicious.


Written skills
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I made these potato ghosts with my kids and we had a lot of fun. They were a little messy to make, but they turned out great.


Noyon Akther
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These potato ghosts were a hit at my Halloween party! They were easy to make and everyone loved them.