Cheesy Potato Carrot Smileys

These Cheesy Potato Carrot Smileys were a hit with this little sweetheart! We sent him home with the rest and his mom said "What the heck did you put in those smileys? He's eating them like a crackhead!" Haha! Big flex!  

Ingredients:

3/4 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 lb (4 small) potatoes

2 medium carrots

1 tbsp butter

2 tbsps cornstarch

1/4 tsp dry minced onion

1/4 tsp garlic powder 

Boil or steam the potatoes and carrots until tender then mash all the ingredients together. Use enough cornstarch to form a dough consistency. Take 1 heaping tablespoon of dough and roll out between two pieces of plastic or waxed paper to 1/4" thick. Use a dusting of cornstarch if it's sticky. Use a glass or round cutter for the circles then poke a straw in for eyes and swipe a spoon in for a smile. Or three straw holes if you want to make "boo" faces for Halloween. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking oil. Place the smileys on the pan leaving space as they may spread depending on your consistency. Brush with a little olive oil and bake at 375°F for 15-18 minutes. You may need to re-form the face a little when the smileys come out of the oven and are still warm. Makes 10-12

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