Description
Transform Hasselback Potato Bugs into spooky Halloween treats with this simple and fun recipe. Perfect for Halloween parties or a festive side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Black olives (for eyes)
- Thinly sliced carrots (for legs)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and dry the potatoes. Make thin slices across each potato, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Place the potatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and slightly crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Insert black olive slices for eyes and carrot slices for legs to create the ‘bug’ effect.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your spooky Halloween treat!
Notes
- You can use sweet potatoes for a different flavor.
- Add more spices like chili powder or cumin for extra flavor.
- These can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Hasselback Potato Bugs, Halloween Treats, Spooky Appetizer, Potato Recipe, Halloween Party