Golden potato nests filled with savoury minced meat and crowned with a creamy cheese cap — this baked dinner is hearty, comforting and made to impress, yet it uses simple, everyday ingredients. It is perfect for a family supper or a cosy weekend meal. If you love potato bakes, try my Skillet Potato Pizza, Crispy Potato Flatbreads with Cheese and Herbs and Potato Crust Tart with Creamy Filling.
Ingredients
- 212 g (about 1 1/2 cups) boiled peeled potatoes
- 180 g (about 3) raw eggs
- 70 g (about 1/4 cup) milk (1.5%)
- 3 g (1 tsp) butter
- 4 g (1 tsp) sunflower oil
For the cheese cap:
- 146 g (1 1/2 cups) cheese (45%)
- 33 g (2 tbsp) sour cream (10%)
- 46 g (3 tbsp) mayonnaise
- 17 g (3 cloves) garlic
For the filling:
- 439 g (15 oz) ground beef
- 421 g (15 oz) ground chicken breast
- Salt, dried dill, black pepper
Instructions
- Mash the boiled potatoes with 3 eggs, butter, milk, salt, and dried dill into a stiff puree.
- Season the mixed ground meat with onion (optional), salt, and pepper.
- Mix the cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and garlic for the cap.
- With wet hands, form balls and place on a baking sheet. Press hollows with an oiled cup.
- Fill with mince, cover with the cheese cap, and bake at 200 C (400 F) for 20 minutes.
Tips
- Keep your hands wet when shaping the nests so the potato puree does not stick.
- Make the puree stiff, not runny, so the nests hold their shape in the oven.
- For more baked dinner ideas, browse Allrecipes and Serious Eats.
Nutrition: per 100 g: 142 kcal, protein 9 g, fat 6 g, carbs 12 g.