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Baked Potato Nests Stuffed with Ground Beef and Cheese

Baked Potato Nests Stuffed with Ground Beef and Cheese
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Golden, crispy-edged mashed potato nests filled with a savory ground beef and pepper filling and smothered in melted mozzarella. A fun, family-friendly dinner that looks impressive but is easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 lbs (1.1 kg) russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 cups (150 g) shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup (50 g) shredded cheddar
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15-18 minutes until fork-tender. Drain well and let them steam dry for 2 minutes.
  3. Mash the potatoes with the butter, then stir in the egg yolks, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt and pepper until smooth.
  4. Divide the mash into 8 mounds on the baking sheet. Use the back of a spoon to press a deep well in the center of each to form a nest with tall sides.
  5. Bake the empty nests for 15 minutes until they start to firm up and turn lightly golden.
  6. Meanwhile, brown the ground beef with the onion in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes. Drain the fat.
  7. Add the bell pepper, garlic, tomato paste, paprika and oregano. Cook 3-4 minutes until the peppers soften. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Spoon the beef filling into the nests, then top generously with mozzarella and cheddar.
  9. Bake 12-15 minutes more until the cheese is melted, bubbly and golden in spots.
  10. Let cool 5 minutes, sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Notes

Make the nests a day ahead and refrigerate; fill and bake just before serving.

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