Mashed Potato Monsters

 

1

cup milk

3/4

cup hot water

2

tablespoons margarine or butter

1

pouch (from 7.2-oz box) Betty Crocker® homestyle creamy butter mashed potatoes

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

• 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.