Description
These delicious stuffed mashed potato nests are made with creamy mashed potatoes molded into little nests, filled with savory fillings like cheese, bacon, or vegetables. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer for any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional for topping)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin or mini muffin tin.
- In a large pot, boil the cubed potatoes in salted water for about 10-15 minutes or until they are fork-tender. Drain and return the potatoes to the pot.
- Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or hand mixer until smooth. Add the milk, butter, salt, and pepper, and continue to mash until creamy.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and any additional fillings such as bacon, green onions, or sour cream (optional). Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Using a spoon, scoop out portions of mashed potatoes and press them into the muffin tin cups, creating little nests with a well in the center. Make sure the edges are thick enough to hold the filling.
- If using, sprinkle panko breadcrumbs on top of each nest for added crunch.
- Drizzle a little olive oil over the top of each nest to help them brown and crisp up during baking.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the nests are golden brown and the edges are crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before gently removing them from the muffin tin. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
- Serve warm as a side dish or appetizer. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, skip the bacon and add extra vegetables such as sautéed spinach, mushrooms, or peas.
- If you want a creamier texture, you can add more sour cream or cream cheese to the mashed potatoes.
- Feel free to top the nests with additional cheese or other toppings like chopped herbs before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nest
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg