Stuffed Mashed Potato Nests
Mashed potato nests are a fun, crowd-pleasing way to bring comfort-food vibes to weeknights. They’re built on a simple potato base, and the filling is easy enough for helpers of any age to jump in. The nests look special and taste familiar, making them a perfect dish for families.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- Parchment-lined sheet pan
- Pot
- Masher or ricer
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 800 g Potatoes starchy variety, cut into even pieces
- 30 g Butter unsalted, for mashing
- 100 ml Milk or broth, warm, for mashing
- 400 g Ground beef for filling
- 1 pcs Onion finely chopped, for filling
- 2 pcs Garlic cloves minced, for filling
- 50 g Cheese shredded, optional for topping
- 10 g Fresh herbs for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Boil or steam the potatoes until tender, then drain and return to pot.
- Mash the potatoes, adding butter and warm milk until creamy, and season to taste.
- Form the mashed potatoes into small nests on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat with chopped onion and garlic until no pink remains.
- Spoon the beef filling into each potato nest, shaping lightly to settle it.
- Top with shredded cheese if desired, and bake until nests are heated through and tops are lightly browned.
- Allow the nests to rest before serving so that the filling sets properly.
Notes
Tip: Customize your filling based on what proteins or vegetables you have on hand!