Description
These Stuffed Mashed Potato Nests are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and filled with cheesy, savory goodness. Made with simple ingredients and baked in a muffin tin, they’re a cozy, crowd-pleasing recipe that turns leftover mashed potatoes into something fun, impressive, and irresistibly comforting.
Ingredients
For the Potato Nests
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3 cups mashed potatoes (leftover or freshly made)
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1 large egg
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1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
For Filling (choose one or mix)
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Shredded cheese
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Cooked bacon bits
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Cooked chicken (chopped)
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Sautéed mushrooms or spinach (well-drained)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin.
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In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, egg, shredded cheese, salt, and pepper until well combined.
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Scoop the mixture into the muffin tin and press firmly to form nest shapes, leaving a well in the center.
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Add your chosen filling to the center of each nest without overfilling.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until edges are golden and crisp.
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Let rest for 2–3 minutes, then carefully remove and serve warm.
Notes
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Leftover mashed potatoes work best because they’re firmer and easier to shape.
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Keep fillings thick and not watery to prevent soggy nests.
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For extra crisp edges, lightly brush the rims with olive oil before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nest
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg