Savory Mashed Potato Nests with Ground Beef and Cheese | June 15, 2025

These Savory Mashed Potato Nests are comfort food taken to the next level. Each creamy mashed potato nest is filled with a flavorful marinara-seasoned ground beef mixture, topped with melty cheese, and baked until golden perfection. With the addition of fresh dill and Parmesan in the mash, every bite is rich, satisfying, and full of bold, hearty flavor.

Whether you serve them as a fun weeknight dinner, an impressive party appetizer, or a cozy lunch idea, these loaded potato nests are bound to become a family favorite. They’re as beautiful as they are delicious and surprisingly easy to make.

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 5–6 servings (12 nests)
Cuisine: American / Comfort Food

Ingredients

For the Beef Mixture:

1 lb (450 g) ground beef

1 medium onion, finely chopped

½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp paprika

1 cup (240 g) marinara sauce

For the Mashed Potatoes:

2 lb (1 kg) potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped

Water, for boiling

1 tbsp salt (for boiling water)

2 tbsp unsalted butter

Pinch of salt (for mashing)

3–4 sprigs fresh dill, finely chopped (or ½ tbsp dried dill)

½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese

Assembly:

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