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Taco Stuffed Potato Nests

Taco Stuffed Potato Nests
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Crispy mashed potato nests filled with seasoned taco beef and melted cheese, then loaded with your favorite taco toppings.

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) ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) water
  • 1/2 cup (120 g) black beans, drained
  • 1/2 cup (80 g) corn
  • 1 1/2 cups (150 g) shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • Toppings: diced tomatoes, sour cream, sliced jalapeños, cilantro, green onions

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. Brown the beef with the onion. Drain the fat, then add taco seasoning and water. Simmer 3-4 minutes.
  7. Stir in the black beans and corn and heat through.
  8. Fill the nests with the taco meat and top with the cheese.
  9. Bake 12-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  10. Top with tomatoes, sour cream, jalapeños and cilantro before serving.

Notes

Use homemade taco seasoning to control the salt and spice.

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