Creamy mashed potatoes filled with juicy beef and melted cheese these Stuffed Mashed Potato Nests are comfort food perfection.

Scale

4 cups mashed potatoes

1 lb ground beef

1/2 small onion, diced

1 egg

1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 tbsp butter

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp olive oil

Chopped parsley for garnish

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a muffin pan.

2. Mix mashed potatoes with butter, cheese, and egg.

3. Press mixture into muffin cups, creating wells.

4. Bake 10 minutes until lightly golden.

5. Cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned.

6. Fill potato nests with beef mixture and top with cheese.

7. Bake 10 more minutes until bubbly.

8. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.

For a spicy kick, add jalapeños to the beef.

Use leftover mashed potatoes for an easy shortcut.

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