MASHED POTATO VOLCANOES
Play with your food! This recipe is more of a concept than a recipe that needs to be exactly followed - you can make your mashed potatoes and sauce any way you want them. It's best to give the child their own portion of lava to pour, makes it more fun! Too bad the lava can't actually shoot out of the volcano, we're working on that. Variations of this can be found all over the web, so I have no idea where the idea originated. This is perfectly vegan friendly, as it can be made with rice or soy milk and margarine, in fact it was written that way when I found it at Veg Family. Enjoy!
Provided by BumblingBs
Categories Potato
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put the diced potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a simmer, then cover and simmer over medium heat until tender, about 15 minutes.
- When the potatoes are done, drain them and transfer to a mixing bowl. Add the butter and milk and stir. Mash the potatoes well with a potato masher, then add a little salt if desired.
- In the meantime, make the "lava." Heat the milk in a small saucepan. Dissolve the flour in just enough water to make it smooth and flowing. When the milk is hot, stir the dissolved flour slowly into the saucepan. Sprinkle in the salt, then the optional cheese and stir until it is melted. Simmer the mixture gently until smooth and thick. Stir the ketchup into the sauce, but leave some red streaks showing, so that it looks "fiery."
- Divide the mashed potatoes among 4 serving plates. Have everyone shape them into mountains, then press the tops down lightly to flatten. Finally, have them make a small indentation at the very top with their thumb.
- Have the children arrange some of the peas or broccoli florets around the volcano. These are trees and bushes.
- Let each child pour some of the "lava" into the indentation at the top of each "volcano" with a small ladle. It should flow down the sides. It's fine if it drips over the "greenery" too. Eat at once, before the lava solidifies into magma!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.9, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 42.9, Sodium 447.1, Carbohydrate 77.4, Fiber 9, Sugar 5.7, Protein 15.9
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Shahnawan Magsi23
[email protected]These were a hit at my holiday party. Everyone loved the unique presentation.
Makashi ackrman ماكاشي اكرمان
[email protected]These are a fun and easy way to dress up mashed potatoes. I'll definitely be making them again.
Aziz Extra
[email protected]I've never made mashed potato volcanoes before, but this recipe made it easy. They turned out great!
Saniesa Hollingsworth
[email protected]I had some leftover mashed potatoes, so I made these the next day. They were just as good as they were the first time.
Me (A person)
[email protected]These were a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved them.
elles eddits
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mashed potatoes, but these were really good. The cheese and bacon really made them.
alfalah market
[email protected]These are perfect for a party or a special occasion. They're sure to impress your guests.
Mohamed Monir
[email protected]I added some roasted garlic to the mashed potatoes and it gave them a really nice flavor.
K series
[email protected]I used sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes and they turned out great! This is a really versatile recipe.
Michelle Gecan
[email protected]These were a little more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They looked so impressive and tasted even better.
Maria McKenzie
[email protected]I made these for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them!
Md Hujjatul
[email protected]These are the best mashed potatoes I've ever had! The volcano shape is so fun and it's a great way to serve them at a party.
Muhammad Afrahim
[email protected]My kids loved these! They had a lot of fun helping me make them and they gobbled them up.
Tasha Harris
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. The potatoes are fluffy and cheesy, and the bacon and chives add a delicious flavor.
Ruth Smith
[email protected]These mashed potato volcanoes were a huge hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.