The lazy days of summer are distant memories. School is in full-swing now. Last week the chilly air greeted us in the mornings, but usually disappeared by afternoon. This week the chill has decided to stay requiring me to don my old San Francisco outfit of shorts topped with a fleece jacket.
Black and orange are the colors we see now and retailers are filling up their seasonal section with Halloween accessories. And of course, the end of every aisle is punctuated with bags and bags of sugary treats.
Before the kids came along, Halloween was an excuse for my friends and me to get together at a bar and critique the various costumed we’d see parading down the sidewalks of New York. Now with kids, you’d think we would go in full force with decorations and costumes, but they do not want to have any part of it! Well, except for the candy part.
This recipe was my opportunity to have some spooky food fun on my own with Idaho® potatoes! I am a fan of curly fries and after all the “zoodle” (zucchini noodles) posts blanketing the interwebs this summer, I finally caved and purchased a spiralizer! These fries, or “worms”, are dusted with some sweetness and are truly addictive.
A Bowlful of Creepy Crawlies! #SundaySupper #Halloween
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized Idaho® Russet potatoes scrubbed and clean
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 Tablespoons cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoon white granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 14.4- ounce box or more of chocolate graham crackers to make the “dirt”
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Spiralize the potatoes using the “chipper” blade insert. In a large bowl, toss the spiralized potatoes with the melted butter until the potatoes are coated thoroughly. Hands work best for the tossing!
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the potatoes evenly onto the pan. Bake for about 35 to 40 minutes, giving the potatoes a toss midway.
- While the potatoes are baking, mix together the cinnamon, sugar, and salt in a large clean bowl. Set aside.
- In a food processor, break up the graham crackers and pulse until pulverized so that it takes on the texture of sand. Work in batches and collect the “dirt” in a large clean bowl.
- Once the potatoes are done, add them to the bowl of the sugar mixture and toss until the potatoes are thoroughly coated with the sugar mixture.
- Now for the fun, creative part! Arrange the sugar encrusted potato “worms” in the spookiest platter or bowl or cauldron that you have. Have some of them hanging over the edge of the bowl or platter. Cover or bury half of the “worms” with the “dirt”.
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Check out the other spooktacular Sunday Supper recipes using Idaho® potatoes!
Fun and Spooky Potato Savory Bites:
- A Bowlful of Creepy Crawlies by kimchi MOM
- Bloody Mary Potatoes by The Messy Baker
- Devilish Potato Mummies by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Halloween Baked Potato Skin Pizzas by Alida’s Kitchen
- Jack O’Lantern Shepherd’s Pie Stuffed Peppers by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Jalapeno Chili Stuffed Potato Mummies by Feed Me, Seymour
- Loaded Mashed Potato Spider Web Casserole by NeighborFood
- Mashed Potato Grave by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Mashed Potato Monsters by Ruffles & Truffles
- Monster Mash Potatoes by Curious Cuisiniere
- Roasted Potato Eyeballs by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Roasted Potato Graveyard by Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Spooky Halloween Potatoes Graveyard by Clarks Condensed
- Spooky Spiderweb Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes by Rhubarb and Honey
- Stuffed Potato Spiders by Family Foodie
- Twice Baked Potato Graves by Kudos Kitchen by Renee
- Twice Baked Potato Mummies Covered with Roaches by The Wimpy Vegetarian
Fun and Spooky Potato Sweet Treats:
- Chocolate Potato Skull Cake by Magnolia Days
- Potato Candy Spiders by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Chocolate Raspberry Ghoulash by Desserts Required
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Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by the Idaho Potato Commission. All opinions are my own.
I have got to get one of those spiralizers. What a cool looking creepy crawlies too. Fun!
It’s a fun gadget….now I just need to find a home for it! 😉
You’ve done an utterly creepy (and crawly) recipe here. Fantastic job and your photos are awesome!
Renee – Kudos Kitchen
Thanks Renee!! It was the sunniest time of the day when I shot this…I had to get creative with the set up!
I LOVE your creepy crawly potatoes! As I was reading, I thought to myself that I can’t wait to pin this so I can make them for Samuel on Halloween. Fantastic!!
My kids loved eating the graham cracker “dirt”!
This is such a fun recipe. Love your photos!
Thanks Jennie!
Yummy! What a great idea and the flavors so delish!
Thanks Jennifer!
So creepy, love it Amy!
Ugh! AWESOME!
Such gorgeous, moody photos! Plus a delicious recipe!!
This photo is gorgeous and what a perfect use for the spiralizer! I’ve made curly fries with it before. It’s too much fun.
I love the spiralizer! Can’t wait to make more curly fries!
I’ve got to get one of those spiralizers. I keep seeing great ways to use them. What a great idea for Halloween – I love these!!
What a unique and creative idea … I love it! And yes, I must get one of those spiralizers too!
Isn’t the spiralizer the coolest kitchen gadget ever?! I just got one too and love it!
I absolutely love the idea of spiralizing potatoes. I bet it makes them super crispy. I’m so impressed with these photos too! What fun lighting!
Mmmm – salty, sweet, and seriously creepy! I am loving the photos from this post!!!!
I need to get one of those spiralizers so I can make these. They are creepishly good!
Ames, you KILLED IT with the styling of your photos. I can’t tell you how delightfully gorgeously creepy they are! I’m planning on decorating my house tonight for Halloween (it IS October 1st, after all) and this post is getting me all pumped up. Love this!