Serve up some spooky, colorful fuel with this Little Purely Purple Monster Mash! Made with naturally vibrant purple Little Potatoes, creamy butter, and just a touch of seasoning, this fun and healthy dish is the perfect pre-trick-or-treating meal. Add olives or peas for ‘monster eyes’ to make it extra festive and kid-friendly! If you don’t have Little Purely Purples™ on hand, you can always add some green food coloring to still make it monster-y.

Kid-Friendly Tips:

  • Add Fun Toppings: Let kids mash the potatoes and create their own ‘monster faces’ using olives, peas, or even carrot slices for eyes to make it interactive and fun.
  • Adjust Creaminess: For a super-smooth mash, add extra cream, or keep it chunky for a more rustic, “monster-like” texture that kids will enjoy.
Prep
5 mins
Cook
15 mins
Serves
6
Ingredients
6
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Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Serving bowl

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs Little Purely Purples™
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream (adjust for desired creaminess)
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • (To taste) black pepper
  • Optional: garlic powder or minced fresh garlic
  • Optional: olives or green peas for eyes
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Instructions

  • Step 1

    Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water (the cold water helps to ensure the potatoes cook evenly). Bring to a boil for 15 minutes or until fork tender.

  • Step 2

    Drain and return potatoes to the pot.

  • Step 3

    Add butter and mash together. Mash the potatoes and butter together until the butter is fully melted and mixed.

  • Step 4

    Gradually add the heavy cream, continuing to mash until you reach your desired consistency. You can make them as smooth or chunky as you like.

  • Step 5

    Season the mashed potatoes with salt and pepper to taste. If you’re using garlic, you can add it now, either in powdered form or freshly minced.

  • Step 6

    Scoop the mashed potatoes onto a serving dish.

  • Step 7

    Top with olives or peas if desired to make little eyeballs to make it a spooky centerpiece for your Halloween meal.