🥔 Stuffed Mashed Potato Nests
Comfort food meets creativity in these irresistible cheesy potato nests filled with savory ground beef!
If you love mashed potatoes, you’re going to fall head over heels for these Stuffed Mashed Potato Nests. This dish combines creamy, buttery mashed potatoes with a hearty ground beef filling—topped with melty mozzarella for the perfect golden finish. They’re fun to make, kid-approved, and great for dinner, parties, or even brunch!
✨ Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Perfect balance of creamy potatoes and savory beef
Kid-friendly and fun to eat
Elegant enough for guests, simple enough for everyday
Naturally gluten-free (just check the seasonings!)
Easy to make ahead and bake fresh when ready
đź›’ Ingredients
For the Mashed Potato Nests:
3–5 large potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet work best)
3.5 tablespoons (50 g) butter
A bunch of fresh dill, chopped finely (optional, but adds a fresh twist)
Salt, to taste
1 tsp smoked paprika (for flavor and color)
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp oregano
For the Savory Filling:
1.1 lbs (500 g) ground beef (you can also use ground chicken or turkey)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 large tomato, chopped (or ½ cup canned crushed tomatoes)
2.5 oz (70 g) tomato paste
A bunch of fresh parsley, finely chopped
Salt & black pepper, to taste
3.5 oz (100 g) mozzarella cheese, grated (or use a mix of cheeses)
👩‍🍳 Instructions
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