DENVER, Oct. 15,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Halloween is already in
full swing across the country! As families plan for spooky fun,
whether hosting a monster bash or welcoming trick-or-treaters, why
not add an unexpected (and nutritious) twist?
Halloween is all about fun, fright and
treats. Be sure to include delicious, nutritious potato bites in
every party!
Potatoes are a fun and affordable addition for the season's
festivities. This year, Potatoes USA is encouraging families to put a tasty
twist on classic Halloween traditions, from making potatoes the
star of your grazing table to offering a fun way for
trick-or-treaters to fuel their festivities.
The Perfect Party Trick: A Delicious Potato Board
No
matter the size of your party, a well-curated snack table is sure
to satisfy and delight any crowd.
"Potatoes are the perfect balance to all the Halloween sweets,"
says RJ Harvey, director of culinary at Potatoes USA. "They're hearty, delicious, and bring an
element of surprise to your Halloween spread."
To create a memorable grazing board, start with a variety of
potato-based snacks like crispy tots, roasted potato poppers, or
mini potato skins. Pair these savory bites with cheeses, spicy
salami, and Halloween-themed extras like pimento-stuffed olives and
crinkle-cut potato chips for added crunch.
"Our guests loved the savory flavor of the crispy tots and felt
energized by the potato additions on our board," said Kayla Vogel, senior global marketing manager at
Potatoes USA. "We decided potatoes
would be a permanent addition to any future Halloween
gathering!"
Potatoes as the Ultimate Halloween Surprise
For a fun spin on trick-or-treating, consider adding potatoes!
In neighborhoods across the country, families are handing out small
spuds or potato chips as a fun and more nutritious way to celebrate
the holiday. And kids of all ages are taking the taters! Families
love the break from sweet treats and the nutritional value the
vegetable brings to the Halloween bucket.
Get Creative with Potatoes
Don't stop at snacks—potatoes are perfect for Halloween crafts,
too. Revive the old Irish tradition of carving potato
jack-o'-lanterns, or get the kids involved by making spooky potato
stamps. Potatoes are easy to carve, sturdy, and provide an
affordable, mess-free alternative to pumpkins.
There's no need to toss the potato on November 1! A carved-out
potato can be cut into small pieces for Fall Harvest Mashed
Potatoes or other delicious dishes.
Make this Halloween a spud-tacular celebration by incorporating
potatoes into your snack table and all of your festivities. Visit
PotatoGoodness.com for more Halloween potato ideas and recipes, and
tag @PotatoGoodness with your creations for a chance to win a
$100 grocery gift card.
Why Potatoes?
Potatoes are more than just a delicious
snack. They're also an all-star vegetable with 30% of your daily
vitamin C, a good source of potassium, and 3 grams of plant-based
protein (5.3 oz skin-on potato). Potatoes are the perfect snack to
help your guests fuel their day, or, in this case, a frightful
night.
Families can also create delicious, nutritious Halloween recipes
with extra potatoes, like Boo! Pumpkin and Potato
Stew, Baked Jack-O'-Lantern Potatoes and Roasted
Pumpkin And Potato Soup.
And don't forget to bring us along on your journey! Tag
@PotatoGoodness so we can see your spooky work and be eligible to
win a $100 grocery gift card that you
can use to try out these or other delicious and nutritious potato
recipes!
About Potatoes USA
As
representatives of U.S. potato growers and importers, Potatoes
USA's mission is to strengthen the
demand for potatoes through marketing and research. By launching
impactful marketing campaigns; coordinating regional, national, and
international market and production research; and establishing new
trade markets, Potatoes USA
promotes the benefits of potatoes to audiences across the globe,
including consumers, foodservice operators, retailers, and health
professionals. For more information on America's Favorite
Vegetable, please visit PotatoGoodness.com and PotatoesUSA.com.
Contacts
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