Here’s a fun, comforting Stuffed Mashed Potato Nests recipe—crispy on the outside, creamy inside. Great as a side dish or party appetizer:
🥔 Stuffed Mashed Potato Nests
Ingredients
- 3 cups prepared mashed potatoes (cold works best)
- 1 egg
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or Parmesan)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Fillings (choose one or mix):
- Cooked bacon bits
- Chopped ham or chicken
- Sautéed mushrooms
- Spinach
- Extra cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Grease a muffin tin.
- Mix base: In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, egg, cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Form nests: Spoon mixture into muffin cups. Press a well in the center using the back of a spoon.
- Fill: Add your chosen fillings into each nest.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until edges are golden and slightly crispy.
- Cool slightly, then carefully remove from tin.
Optional Add-Ons
- Crack a small egg into the center before baking 🍳
- Top with sour cream or chives after baking
- Sprinkle paprika for color
If you want, I can also give you an air fryer version, breakfast-style nests, or cheesy garlic version next.