Mashed Potato Ghosts

* Exported from MasterCook *

Mashed Potato Ghosts

Recipe By : Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Holidays
Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut
into 1-inch chunks (about 5 cups)
5/8 cup hot milk
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
7/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley or dill (optional)
1/2 cup small black olives

Place potatoes in large pot and add enough water to cover. Bring to boil
and cook 13 to 15 minutes, or until very tender. Drain in colander.
Return cooked potatoes to pot and stir over medium heat about 1 minute,
until excess water has evaporated. Remove from heat and, using potato
masher, mash in hot milk, butter, salt and pepper. Beat with wooden
spoon until potatoes are smooth and creamy. Stir in optional add-ins if
desired.

Create stencils of ghost shapes out of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place
stencils on cookie sheet or microwaveable serving dish. Working with 1/2
to 1 cup mashed potatoes per ghost, use rubber spatula to fill in
stencil's ghost shapes. Lift stencils off finished ghosts. Using small
paring knife, slice olives to create circular shapes to be used for eyes
and mouth.

To warm ghosts, microwave on high (100% power) 3 to 5 minutes on
microwavable dish. If using an oven, place potatoes on cookie sheet and
reheat at 350 degrees, loosely covered with foil, 10 to 15 minutes or
until heated through. Makes 4 to 6 servings.






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