✨ Introduction
These mashed potato nests 🥔 are filled with a savory ground meat mixture 🥘 and topped with melted cheese 🧀. A comforting and elegant dish perfect for family dinners or special occasions. 😍
🧂 Ingredients
- 🥔 4 large potatoes, peeled and boiled
- 🧈 2 tablespoons butter
- 🥛 ¼ cup milk or cream
- 🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
- 🌿 2 tablespoons chopped dill (optional)
- 🥩 300 g ground beef
- 🧅 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 🌶️ ½ red bell pepper, diced
- 🧄 1 clove garlic, minced
- 🍅 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 🧀 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
👩🍳 Instructions
- 🥔 Mash boiled potatoes with butter, milk, salt, pepper, and dill until smooth.
- 🥄 Shape into round nests on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- 🥘 In a pan, cook ground beef with onion, garlic, bell pepper, and tomato paste until browned. Season to taste.
- 🍅 Fill each potato nest with the meat mixture.
- 🧀 Top with shredded cheese.
- 🔥 Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
- 🌿 Garnish with extra dill and serve hot.
🔄 Methods
- Use chicken or turkey mince for a lighter version 🦃.
- Add mushrooms or peas to the filling 🍄🫛.
- Mix cream cheese into mashed potatoes for extra richness 🍥.
- Make mini versions for appetizers 🧁.
📚 History
Stuffed potato dishes are popular across Europe 🇪🇺 and North Africa 🇲🇦. This baked version is inspired by shepherd’s pie and Moroccan comfort food traditions.
💪 Benefits
- 🥔 Potatoes provide fiber and energy
- 🥩 Ground meat adds protein
- 🧅 Vegetables offer vitamins and flavor
- 🧀 Cheese adds calcium and richness
🎨 Formation
Serve on a dark plate with fresh herbs 🌿. Pair with salad 🥗 or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.
✅ Conclusion
Stuffed Mashed Potatoes are creamy, savory, and satisfying—a golden dish that’s sure to impress. 🥘✨
❤️ Lovers
- 👨👩👧👦 Families
- 🧑🍳 Comfort food fans
- 🥔 Potato lovers
- 🧀 Cheese enthusiasts
- 🎉 Dinner hosts