Description

These Stuffed Mashed Potato Nests are golden, crispy potato cups filled with a savory, cheesy filling, perfect for using up leftovers and providing comfort at dinner time.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds Russet potatoes
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onio
2 cloves garlic
1 pound ground chicke
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Prepare the Potatoes: Place the peeled and quartered potatoes into a large pot, cover with cold water and add salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drai
Mash the Potatoes: Return the drained potatoes to the pot. Add warmed milk, melted butter, salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth. Stir in the egg yolk and set aside
Make the Filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add diced onion and cook until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute
Brown the Meat: Add ground chicken to the skillet, cook until fully browned. Drain excess fat
Season the Filling: Stir in Italian seasoning, tomato sauce, and parsley. Simmer for 5-7 minutes
Assemble the Nests: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a muffin tin. Spoon mashed potatoes into each muffin cup and form into nests
Fill and Bake: Spoon meat filling into each nest and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese
Bake to Perfection: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted
Serve: Remove from tin, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately

Notes

Make-ahead: Mash potatoes and prepare filling up to 2 days in advance.

Freezing instructions: Freeze after baking or assemble and freeze unbaked nests for later use.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 nest
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 450 mg
Fat: 16 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: unknown
Trans Fat: unknown
Carbohydrates: 25 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 22 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg