Here’s a tasty Stuffed Mashed Potato Nests Recipe — creamy mashed potatoes shaped into little nests, baked until golden, and filled with cheesy, savory goodness. Perfect as a snack, side dish, or party appetizer.
🥔 Stuffed Mashed Potato Nests
Ingredients:
For the potato nests:
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3 cups mashed potatoes (smooth and well-seasoned)
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1 egg (helps bind the potatoes)
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½ cup shredded cheddar (or mozzarella)
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2 tbsp butter, melted
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Salt & black pepper to taste
For the filling:
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½ cup cooked chicken, beef, or sausage (finely chopped) — optional
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¼ cup sautéed onions, mushrooms, or bell peppers (your choice)
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½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
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2 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, or green onions)
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a muffin tin.
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Prepare potato mixture
In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes, egg, shredded cheddar, melted butter, salt, and pepper until smooth. -
Form nests
Spoon the potato mixture into muffin cups. Use the back of a spoon to press down the center and shape into little “nests.” -
Bake the nests
Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden and set. -
Add filling
Remove from oven. Fill each nest with a spoonful of meat/veggie mixture and sprinkle with cheese. -
Final bake
Return to oven and bake for another 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. -
Serve hot
Garnish with fresh herbs. Serve with sour cream, ketchup, or garlic dip.
✨ Variations:
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Breakfast style: Fill with scrambled eggs, bacon bits, and cheese.
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Veggie lovers: Use spinach, corn, and mushrooms as filling.