Stuffed Mashed Potato Nests are a fun and delicious way to serve mashed potatoes. Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and filled with your favorite ingredients like cheese, bacon, or herbs, these potato nests are perfect for parties, holidays, or family dinners.
⏱ Prep & Cook Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 6–8 nests
🍳 Equipment
- Muffin tin or silicone mold
- Mixing bowls
- Spoon or ice cream scoop
- Potato masher
🥘 Ingredients
Mashed Potatoes
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (prepared from scratch or leftover)
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Filling
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1–2 green onions, chopped
- Optional: cooked ground beef, sautéed mushrooms, or ham
Topping
- ¼ cup shredded cheese (extra for topping)
- Paprika or fresh herbs for garnish
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Mashed potatoes: Smooth, not overly runny; they should hold shape.
- Cheese: Cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite melting cheese works.
- Extras: Add cooked vegetables for a veggie version.
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a muffin tin.
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2. Prepare mashed potatoes
Mix mashed potatoes with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. Form nests
- Scoop mashed potatoes into muffin cups.
- Press the center down with the back of a spoon to create a “nest” shape.
4. Add filling
- Spoon shredded cheese, bacon, and green onions (or other fillings) into each nest.
- Top with a little extra cheese.
5. Bake
Bake 20–25 minutes, until edges are golden and cheese is melted.
6. Serve
Carefully remove from muffin tin and serve warm. Garnish with paprika or fresh herbs if desired.
📊 Nutrition (Approx per nest)
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 7g
- Carbs: 20g
- Fat: 9g
⭐ Tips & Variations
- Crispier nests: Brush mashed potatoes with melted butter before baking.
- Vegetarian: Omit bacon and add roasted vegetables.
- Make ahead: Assemble nests and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Dipping: Serve with sour cream or ranch dressing.
- Mini version: Use mini muffin tin for bite-sized appetizers.
