Spider Web Potato Casserole
Spider Web Potato Casserole is a fun and spooky Halloween side dish featuring layers of creamy mashed potatoes topped with a sour cream spider web design. This comforting casserole is perfect for parties and family dinners during the fall season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
– 5 lbs Russet Potatoes
– 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
– 1 large Yellow Onion, finely chopped
– 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
– 4 cups Whole Milk, warmed
– 2 cups Sour Cream, room temperature
– 4 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded, divided
– 2 tsp Salt
– 1 tsp Black Pepper, freshly ground
– 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
– 1/4 cup Fresh Chives, chopped (for garnish)
– 1/2 cup Sour Cream (for topping)
– 1 Large Black Olive (for the body)
– 4-5 Small Black Olives (for the legs)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
- Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
- Mash potatoes with milk, butter, sour cream, cheddar cheese, Parmesan, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread potato mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Place black olive tapenade or chopped olives in a piping bag or plastic bag with a small corner cut off.
- Pipe concentric circles of olive mixture on top of the potatoes. Use a toothpick to drag lines from the center to the edges to create a spider web pattern.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until heated through and edges are lightly golden.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For a smoother web, use olive tapenade instead of chopped olives.
- Make ahead by preparing the casserole and refrigerating until ready to bake. Add 10-15 minutes to baking time if cold.
- Add cooked bacon or caramelized onions for extra flavor.
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/spider-web-potato-casserole/
