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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated May 9, 2014
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Corn kernels, green onion curls, and other tidbits turn into wickedly funny faces on ready-made mashed potatoes.

Mashed Potato Monster Faces

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 12
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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons margarine or butter
  • 1 pouch (4.7 oz) Betty Crocker™ homestyle creamy butter mashed potatoes

Ingredients for faces, as listed below

  • Eyes: peas, corn kernels, mushrooms, olive halves
  • Eyelashes: herbs
  • Eyebrows: ripe olive slices, zigzag-cut bell pepper
  • Nose: pickle, sliced radish
  • Teeth: carrot wedges
  • Mouth: red bell pepper slice
  • Ears: corn kernels, broccoli florets
  • Hair: shredded cheese, broccoli florets, shredded carrots, green onion curls

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk, water and margarine to a rapid boil over medium-high heat (watch carefully to avoid boilover).
  • Step 
    2
    Remove from heat. Stir in potatoes just until well blended. Let stand 4 to 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Step 
    3
    Meanwhile, cut 4 pieces plastic wrap, about 9x12 inches each. Line insides of 4 (6-oz) custard cups with plastic wrap; spray with cooking spray. Divide potatoes evenly among custard cups. Press firmly; turn upside down onto individual serving plates.
  • Step 
    4
    Remove plastic wrap from each potato mound; choose from suggested ingredients above to make faces. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

220 Calories
10g Total Fat
4g Protein
28g Total Carbohydrate
2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving (Prepared Potatoes Only)
Calories
220
Calories from Fat
90
Total Fat
10g
15%
Saturated Fat
6g
30%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
25mg
9%
Sodium
720mg
30%
Potassium
490mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
28g
9%
Dietary Fiber
1g
6%
Sugars
2g
Protein
4g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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