baked stuffed mashed potato nests with minced meat and cheese. Here is the full recipe so you can make it at home. 🍽️🥔🧀
🥔 Baked Stuffed Mashed Potato Nests
Ingredients
For the Potato Base
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4–5 large potatoes
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2 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp milk or cream
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Salt to taste
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Black pepper (optional)
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2–3 tbsp fresh dill (finely chopped)
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1 egg (helps hold shape)
For the Filling
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300 g ground beef (or minced meat)
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1 small onion (finely chopped)
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1 small carrot or red bell pepper (finely diced)
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2 cloves garlic (optional)
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1 tbsp oil
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Salt and pepper to taste
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp oregano or Italian seasoning
Topping
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1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
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Fresh herbs (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Potatoes
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Peel and cut potatoes into chunks.
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Boil in salted water for 15–20 minutes until soft.
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Drain and mash them well.
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Add butter, milk, salt, pepper, dill, and egg.
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Mix until smooth and thick.
2️⃣ Prepare the Meat Filling
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Heat oil in a pan.
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Sauté onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes.
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Add ground beef and cook until browned.
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Add diced carrot or bell pepper.
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Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano.
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Cook for 5–7 minutes until well combined.
3️⃣ Shape the Potato Nests
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Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
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Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
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Take a ball of mashed potato and flatten slightly.
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Make a well in the center to create a nest shape.
4️⃣ Fill and Top
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Add 1–2 tablespoons of meat filling into each nest.
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Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
5️⃣ Bake
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Bake for 15–20 minutes until the cheese melts and turns golden.
🍽️ Serve
Garnish with fresh dill or parsley and serve hot.
✅ Tips
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You can replace beef with chicken, turkey, or mushrooms.
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Add parmesan to the mashed potatoes for extra flavor.
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If potatoes are soft, chill them 15 minutes before shaping.
If you want, I can also show you:
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The viral 10-minute version of this recipe ⏱️
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Air fryer method 🔥
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A crispy restaurant-style version 😋