Bunny Mashed Potato Board
Bunny Mashed Potato Board
This Easter-themed mashed potato board using russet potatoes is sure to be a hit. Creamy whipped mashed potatoes are piped into a bunny shape and surrounded by all the fixings to build your own sandwiches, but feel free to add your favorite veggies, meats, and cheeses.
Ingredients
Mashed Potato Bunny
- 2 Pounds Alsum Russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 2-inch pieces
- 1 Cup Whole Milk
- 6 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, softened
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Board Garnishes
- Black Olives (Eyes)
- Radish (Nose)
- Red Bell Pepper (Mouth)
- White Cheddar (Teeth)
- Asparagus, roasted (Whiskers)
- Deli Ham (Ears, Pads of Feet, Belly)
- Carrots
- Snap Peas, steamed
- Mini Rolls
- Cheddar Cheese
- Whole Grain Mustard
Instructions
- Peel potatoes and cut them into uniform 2-inch pieces to ensure they cook evenly.
- Add diced potatoes to a bowl of cold water and let them sit for a few minutes—you should see starch sink to the bottom of the bowl. Then rinse them 2-3 times until the water runs clear.
- Transfer your potatoes to a large stockpot and add enough cold water to cover them by about 1-2 inches. Over high heat, bring your pot to boil and then reduce to a simmer to cook the potatoes, about 18-25 minutes, until they’re completely fork-tender and offer no resistance when pierced with a knife.
- Once cooked, drain the potatoes in a colander and allow them to sit for 1-2 minutes to release steam.
- Use a ricer or food mill to mash the potatoes. This allows for the smoothest mash, which makes piping easier, but you can also use a masher or whisk to mash them directly in the pot. Try to get as many lumps out as possible to avoid clogging the piping bag.
- Warm milk and butter in a separate pot, and then gradually fold them into the potatoes with a rubber spatula.
- Season the mashed potatoes with salt and pepper and then allow them to cool slightly.
- Once cool, spread a base layer of mashed potatoes onto your board to create the shape of your bunny. Start with one large circle for the body, a smaller circle above that for the head, two ovals off the smaller circle for the ears, and two larger ovals at the base of the large circle for the feet.
- Transfer the remaining mashed potatoes to a piping bag fitted with a star decorating tip.
- Pipe stars of mashed potatoes over the bunny shape to mimic tufts of hair.
- Using cookie cutters and a pairing knife, cut and place your ham slices for the ears, pads of the feet, and belly.
- Create a face with black olive slivers for eyes, a halved radish for a nose, a sliced red bell pepper for a mouth, white cheddar squares for teeth, and roasted asparagus for whiskers.
- Fill in the remainder of the board with your choice of toppings and sides that pair well with mashed potatoes. Here we’re showing a build-your-own ham and cheese sandwich board, which will be a delicious accompaniment to the mashed potatoes and additional veggies. Have fun and make it your own!
Nutrition
Serving: 4gCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 7gFat: 19gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 1050mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin C: 12.93mg