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Easter Egg Potatoes

This Easter, with egg prices through the roof, why not learn how to dye potatoes like Easter eggs? We tried it and have tips to make colorful Easter Egg Potatoes!
Keyword Easter, Easter eggs, potatoes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 12
Author Stacey aka the Soccer Mom
Cost $10

Equipment

  • Painting and Cleaning Supplies Bowls, Gloves, Paper Towels, etc.

Ingredients

  • Yukon Gold Potatoes or light colored potatoes
  • Water Based Food Coloring Do not use gel food coloring
  • Small Paint Brushes
  • Hairspray Optional

Instructions

  • Squirt one drop of food coloring directly on top of a potato.
  • Use a small paintbrush to spread the dye around the surface of the potato, just like you would regular paint.
  • Add another drop of dye and continue painting, until you've covered the entire potato.
    4 step photo collage showing how to color potatoes like Easter eggs
  • Place the dyed potatoes on paper towels to dry completely. Once dry, you can coat the potatoes with hairspray to keep the colors in place, but this is optional.