Ingredients
Scale
Gathering the right ingredients is the first step to culinary success. Here’s what you’ll need for your stuffed mashed potato nests:
- 4 large potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold work best)
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 4 tablespoons of butter
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup cooked meat (chicken, beef, or turkey)
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for greasing the muffin tin
Instructions
- Peel and dice potatoes, boil until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain and mash potatoes with milk, butter, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin with olive oil.
- Scoop mashed potatoes into muffin cups, pressing down to form nests.
- Fill nests with cooked meat, cheese, and green onions.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until tops are golden brown.
- Let cool briefly, then remove from tin and serve warm.
Notes
- Use any preferred cooked meat or vegetables for filling.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nest
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg