Mashed Potato Easter Eggs Recipes

CANDY EASTER EGGS

Steps:

• In a bowl, cream butter. Beat in mashed potatoes. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, beating until smooth. Add coconut and vanilla; mix well. Shape into 1-in. ovals; place on baking sheets. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours., In a microwave, melt candy coating. Dip ovals in coating; allow excess to drip off. Decorate with sprinkles. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

EASTER EGG POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F or 350 degrees F.
• Scrub potatoes with a brush; pat dry.
• Prick potatoes in 2 or 3 places with a fork. (If desired, for softer skins, rub potatoes with shortening or wrap each in foil.)
• Place potatoes in a shallow baking pan.
• Bake potatoes, uncovered, in a 425 degree F oven for 40 to 50 minutes for small potatoes or 60 to 70 minutes for large potatoes (or in a 350 degree F oven for 60 to 70 minutes for small potatoes or 80 to 90 minutes for large potatoes) or until tender.
• Remove from oven; cool slightly for easier handling.
• For small potatoes, cut a thin crosswise slice off both ends of each baked potato. (For large potatoes, cut potatoes in half crosswise. Cut a thin crosswise slice from the round ends of the potatoes.)
• Scoop pulp from slices; discard skin. Place pulp in a bowl.
• Carefully scoop pulp from each potato, leaving a 1/4-inch shell.
• Add pulp to bowl; set shells aside.
• Mash the potato pulp.
• Stir in sour cream or yogurt, cheese, chives, mustard, salt, and pepper.
• (If necessary, add 1 to 2 tablespoons milk to make of desired consistency.)
• Stir in hard-cooked eggs.
• Carefully spoon potato mixture into shells. Stand the potato "eggs" upright in a 2-quart rectangular or square baking dish.
• Bake large or small potatoes, uncovered, in a 425 degree F oven about 20 minutes (or in a 325 degree F oven for 35 to 40 minutes) or until heated through and tops are lightly browned.
• Top with additional whole fresh chives, if desired.
• Make-ahead tip: Prepare potatoes through step 4; chill. Reheat with ham at 325 degrees F for 45 to 50 minutes.

MASHED POTATO EASTER EGGS

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, mix potato, salt and vanilla.
• Gradually mix in sugar.
• Refrigerate mixture until cold.
• Shape 1/2 tablespoon of mixture into an egg shape with hands.
• Heat chocolate and oil over double boiler until chocolate melts.
• Dip eggs into chocolate.
• Set aside on wax paper in refrigerator to harden.