Mashed Potato Monsters

Corn kernels, green onion curls, and other tidbits turn into wickedly funny faces on ready-made mashed potatoes. ...MORE + LESS -

1 cup (250 mL) milk

3/4 cup (175 mL) hot water

2 tbsp (25 mL) margarine or butter

1/2 pkg (1 pouch) Betty Crocker* Homestyle 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

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1

In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk, hot water and margarine to a rapid boil over medium-high heat (watch carefully to avoid boilover).
2

Remove from heat. Stir in 1 pouch Potatoes with Seasoning just until well blended. Let stand 4 to 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
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.
4

Remove plastic wrap from each potato mound; choose from suggested ingredients above to make faces. Serve immediately.

Tip : If you don't have 6-oz custard cups, try shaping the mashed potato heads using a small bowl, or wet your hands and form them by hand.
Tip : Set out bowls of the ingredients for faces, and let your kids use whatever they like to create their own monsters.