Crispy potato smiley faces
Smiley face potato rounds baked crisp with olive oil, vegan, gluten free and nut free.
- Time50 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.20 a head
- Oven220°C (200°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the whole potatoes for 15 minutes until just soft, then drain and cool completely.
15 min - 2
Peel and mash the potatoes with the cornflour, garlic granules and a good pinch of salt until smooth.
- 3
Roll out the mash between two sheets of baking paper to 1.5 cm thick.
- 4
Cut out rounds with a 6 cm cutter. Use a straw and the tip of a knife to press in eyes and a smile.
- 5
Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Brush a tray with half the oil, lay the faces on it and brush the tops with the rest.
- 6
Bake for 25 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp.
25 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.