Description
Delicious stuffed potato nests filled with savory ground beef, topped with melted cheese, and baked to crispy perfection. This comforting dish combines tender mashed potatoes shaped into nests with a flavorful beef filling, making it a hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Nests
- 2 large potatoes (starchy varieties like russet work best)
- Butter or oil for greasing baking sheet
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Ground Beef Topping
- 1 lb ground beef (can substitute with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based alternatives)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and cut the potatoes into halves or quarters, then boil them in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let the potatoes cool slightly.
- Create Potato Nests: Once cooled enough to handle, carefully scoop out portions of the potatoes to form nest shapes, leaving enough potato at the base to hold the filling.
- Sauté Onion: In a skillet, heat butter or oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add ground beef to the skillet with the onions. Season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is browned and fully cooked through.
- Assemble the Nests: Grease a baking sheet with butter or oil. Place the potato nests on the sheet and spoon the savory beef mixture into each nest.
- Add Cheese: Top each filled nest with shredded cheese evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden, and the edges of the potato nests turn crispy.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm for a comforting and flavorful meal.
Notes
- Use starchy potatoes like russets for better texture in nests.
- You can swap ground beef with turkey, chicken, or plant-based ground for variation.
- Feel free to experiment with different cheese types for unique flavor profiles.
- To save time, mashed potatoes can be made ahead and chilled before shaping.
- For extra crispiness, broil the nests for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking but watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: stuffed potato nests, ground beef recipe, baked potato nests, savory potato dish, cheesy ground beef, comfort food
