Description
Delicious stuffed potato nests filled with savory ground beef and topped with melted cheese, perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal. These crispy potato nests combine tender boiled potatoes shaped into nests, a flavorful beef sauté, and gooey cheese, baked until golden and bubbly.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Nests
- 2 large potatoes (russet recommended)
- Butter or oil for greasing the baking sheet
- Salt (for boiling water and seasoning)
Beef Topping
- 1 lb ground beef (or substitute ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based alternative)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and cut the potatoes into halves or quarters. Boil in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Forming Potato Nests: When potatoes are cool enough to handle, scoop out the center from each potato piece to create a nest shape, leaving enough potato walls to hold the filling.
- Cooking Beef Mixture: Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add ground beef, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is browned and cooked through.
- Assembling: Place potato nests on a greased baking sheet. Spoon the savory beef mixture evenly into each nest. Top each with shredded cheese.
- Baking: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and potato edges are crispy.
- Serving: Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Russet potatoes are preferred for their starchy texture that holds shape well.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be used as a leaner alternative to ground beef.
- Adding herbs like thyme or oregano to the beef mixture can provide additional flavor.
- Use a mix of cheeses like mozzarella and cheddar for creaminess and sharpness.
- Be careful when scooping the potatoes to avoid making holes that are too thin to hold the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: stuffed potatoes, ground beef recipe, baked potato nests, cheesy potato dish, savory potato recipe
