Catherine Benson

Smiley face potatoes recipe

Name: Smiley face potatoes recipe
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 25 - 30
Ingredients: 800 g Maris Piper potatoes; 1 tsp. salt; 5 tbsp. breadcrumbs; 1 egg (beaten); 3 tbsp. plain flour; 1 tbsp. cornflour

And why stop at smiley faces? Get creative with other festive-themed shapes.

Published: 20 December 2018

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Roast potatoes are one of the best-loved parts of the Christmas meal, but you can also create the perfect snack or side dish by using spuds to create smiley face potatoes – and it will go down a treat with the kids.

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Yields:

25 - 30

Prep Time:

55 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 20 mins

Ingredients

800 g Maris Piper potatoes
1 tsp. salt
5 Tbsp. breadcrumbs
1 egg (beaten)
3 Tbsp. plain flour
1 Tbsp. cornflour

Directions

1. Step 1Peel and boil the potatoes until soft. Mash and place in a bowl.
2. Step 2Combine the salt with the breadcrumbs and add to the mash.
3. Step 3Add the beaten egg and mix through to form a very wet dough.
4. Step 4Sieve in the flour and cornflour and use your hands to form a dough. If it is too wet add a little more flour.
5. Step 5Cover and place in the fridge for 30 mins or longer. Dough can be made in advance and kept in fridge until required.
6. Step 6Pre-heat oven to 180 ˚C.
7. Step 7Place a sheet of baking paper on a board and sprinkle a generous amount of flour on it. Roll out the dough to the thickness of a pound coin.
8. Step 8Using a round cookie cutter, cut out the circles and place on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
9. Step 9Use a straw to make the holes for the eyes and a tablespoon to make the mouth.
10. Step 10Place in the pre-heated oven for 20-25 minutes or until cooked.
11. Step 11Use different shaped cookie cutters (i.e. Christmas trees and stars) for various festive seasons.