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Hasselback Potato Bugs

Creepy Hasselback Potato Bugs: A Fun Halloween Treat

These Creepy Hasselback Potato Bugs are a delightful Halloween treat, combining fun and healthy vegetables for a festive spread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 4 pieces Russet Potatoes Rinse and scrub before use.
  • 4 tablespoons Salted Butter Substitute with unsalted if preferred.
For the Bug Anatomy
  • 2 pieces Carrot Fresh carrots work best for flavor.
  • 2 pieces Mini Bell Peppers Substitute with other colorful veggies if desired.
  • Carrot Peels Optional for presentation.
For Flavor Enhancement
  • 2 tablespoons Browning Seasoning Sauce (e.g., Kitchen Bouquet) Soy sauce can be a great substitution.
  • 5 leaves Basil Leaves Any fresh herb can be used.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking tray
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Chopsticks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Hasselback Potato Bugs
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking tray with aluminum foil.
  2. Carefully slice each potato into thin, even horizontal slices, leaving about ½ inch unsliced at the bottom.
  3. Insert fresh carrot sticks between the alternating potato layers to mimic bug legs.
  4. Pierce the top of each potato with a chopstick and insert smaller carrot sticks as antennae.
  5. Brush each potato generously with about 1 tablespoon of salted butter.
  6. Bake for about 8 minutes until the butter melts and the edges begin crisping up.
  7. Brush the potatoes with soy sauce and browning seasoning, then bake for another 8 minutes.
  8. Repeat the flavoring process twice more, baking each time for additional 8 minutes.
  9. Let cool slightly and serve surrounded by carrot peels and chopped vegetables for a compost pile effect.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy immediately for the best crispy texture; store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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