1. First, preheat your oven to 400°F. Wash the potatoes and peel them, if desired. Cut the potatoes into 1-inch chunks and place them in a large pot. Cover the potatoes with cold water and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let the potatoes simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.

2. Drain the cooked potatoes and let them cool slightly. Once they’re cool enough to handle, it’s time to get creative! Gently press and shape the potato chunks into skull-like forms, making sure to create distinct features like eye sockets, noses, and teeth.

3. Arrange the sculpted skull potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle the olive oil over the skulls and sprinkle with salt and pepper, ensuring even coverage.

4. Bake the Spooky Halloween Skull Potatoes in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they’re golden brown and crispy. Remove the tray from the oven and let the skulls cool for a few minutes.

5. Now comes the fun part – decorating your Spooky Halloween Skull Potatoes! Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the skulls, creating a spooky topping. Then, carefully place the sliced black olives onto the cheese, positioning them to create the eyes and teeth of your ghoulish creations.