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Stuffed Mashed Potato Nests

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Stuffed Mashed Potato Nests are a delicious appetizer or side dish featuring creamy mashed potatoes shaped into nests, baked until golden, and filled with a savory mixture of cheese, bacon, and green onions.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • Nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin with nonstick spray.
  2. In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, sour cream, egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Spoon the potato mixture into the muffin tin, pressing with a spoon to create a nest shape with a hollow center.
  4. Bake the nests for 15 minutes, until they start to turn golden.
  5. Remove from the oven and fill the center of each nest with the remaining cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions.
  6. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5–7 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Let cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use leftover mashed potatoes to make this recipe even quicker.
  • You can substitute bacon with cooked ham, turkey, or keep it vegetarian with sautéed veggies.
  • For extra crispiness, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end of baking.

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