Description
These Stuffed Mashed Potato Nests are a delightful appetizer or brunch option made by baking seasoned mashed potatoes with a cheesy filling of ham, peas, and carrots. Perfect for using up leftover mashed potatoes and easily customizable for vegetarians.
Ingredients
Mashed Potato Nests:
- 3 cups mashed potatoes (well seasoned and cooled)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots (thawed)
- 1/2 cup cooked diced ham or crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella or more cheddar for topping
- Nonstick spray or butter for greasing muffin tin
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prep the muffin tin: Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Mix the potato base: In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes with egg, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Spoon the mixture into muffin cups, pressing down to form nests.
- Bake the base: Bake for 15 minutes to set the base.
- Prepare the filling: Mix peas, carrots, and ham/bacon in a bowl.
- Fill the nests: Remove tin from the oven, fill each nest with veggie-meat mixture, top with cheese.
- Finish baking: Bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese melts and edges are golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Great for brunch or as appetizers.
- Can customize fillings with sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or scrambled eggs for vegetarian options.
