Potato nests
Description
You can experiment with the filling. Instead of minced meat, it's delicious to add sautéed onions with pieces of bacon. Hard-boiled eggs mixed with mayonnaise and cheese also go very well with this dish. Another filling option is a combination of tomato, red bell pepper, and leek. Serve the nests with sour cream and any other sauces or gravies.
Instructions
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Step 1
Peel the potatoes and boil them in salted water until cooked, which usually takes about 20–25 minutes. Then drain the water and add milk and egg to the potatoes. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher into a smooth puree.
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Step 2
Prepare the filling for the potato nests. Finely chop the onion and sauté it in a pan together with the ground meat. Season the meat with salt and pepper to taste. Then transfer the meat to a paper towel to drain excess oil.
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Step 3
Now it's time to form the nests. Place the potatoes into paper cupcake liners. This is very convenient. Alternatively, you can simply place the potatoes on a baking sheet, making an indentation in each for the filling. Put the meat filling into the nests, then sprinkle with grated cheese on top.
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Step 4
Now the nests need to be baked at 200 degrees. They are ready when they develop a beautiful brown crust, which usually takes about 20 minutes. This dish is best served hot.