Stuffed Mashed Potato Nests
Ingredients
For the potato nests:
- 4 large potatoes
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup milk or cream
- 1 egg
- Salt & pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
For the filling:
- 1 cup cooked chicken (shredded) or ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp oil
- Salt, pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin (optional)
- 1/2–1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
Instructions
1. Make the mashed potatoes
- Peel and boil the potatoes until soft.
- Mash them with butter, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika.
- Add the egg and mix well.
➜ The mixture should be smooth but firm.
2. Make the filling
- Heat oil and cook onions until soft.
- Add shredded chicken (or cooked beef).
- Add salt, pepper, paprika, cumin.
- Add a handful of shredded cheese and mix.
➜ The filling should be creamy and flavorful.
3. Form the nests
- Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Take portions of mashed potatoes and form a small nest shape.
- Fill each nest with the chicken mixture.
- Top with extra cheese.
4. Bake
Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden and the cheese is melted.
✨ Result
Crispy outside
Creamy mashed potatoes inside
Savory, cheesy filling
Absolutely delicious!