These Halloween Potato Eyes are easy to make and are a great party appetizer. Don't decorate them like eyeballs, and you can serve them any time, too!Directions for roasting are in the main recipe. Pan frying directions are in the notes section.
Place the washed potatoes in a pan along with the salt, pepper (if using), and enough water to cover by about an inch.
Bring to a boil, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 12-15 minutes.
Drain the potatoes and put them back in the pan over low heat to dry them for 3-5 minutes.
Put the potatoes on a cutting board and gently smash each one until it is about 1/4"-1/3" thick.
Brush the oil over a half sheet pan.
Place the smashed potatoes on the pan in one layer. Sprinkle on any additional spices or herbs you like.
Roast on the middle rack for 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are as crisp as you'd like them.
Remove to a cooling rack to cool until warm.
For each "eye" you'll need about 1 teaspoon of goat cheese rolled into a ball and then pressed into a disc, 1 slice of olive, and a drop of Sriracha.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Notes
Nutritional information is calculated for 2 potatoes per person. Cook time includes both boiling and roasting/pan-fry time.
Directions for Pan Frying
Preheat a cast iron skillet until hot. Drizzle in the oil and then gently fry potatoes in batches, flipping as necessary, until the potatoes take on a nice golden brown color.
Cool, and proceed with the rest of the recipe.
NOTE: Potatoes will be fragile once cooked, whether in the oven or on the stove, so treat them gently. They will firm up as they cool.