Potato Nests: Hearty Ham and Cheese Filling

Potato Nests: Hearty Ham and Cheese Filling

Ham and Cheese Filled Potatoes

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 1h
Total Time: 1h 5m
Temp.: 375 °F
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (23 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

285
Calories
19.3g
Fat
80mg
Cholesterol
459mg
Sodium
14.4g
Carbohydrate
14.1g
Protein
Potato Nests: Hearty Ham and Cheese Filling

Recipe Description

Who doesn’t love Potato Nests: Hearty Ham and Cheese Filling? A feel good, delicious meal accompaniment of smooth mashed potato that has been baked in the oven to serve up a crispy, golden edge and filled with bacon bits and melted Swiss cheese.

I’d like to say this was my idea, but my sister actually designed this recipe and leveled up my original cheddar cheese option to melted Swiss cheese. And so, how could I not give her all the credit for this delicious recipe?

To make Potato Nests: Hearty Ham and Cheese Filling, you will need the following ingredients:So, how to make Potato Nests: Hearty Ham and Cheese Filling?

Ingredients for Potato Nests: Hearty Ham and Cheese Filling

Recipe Features

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Boil potatoes

    20 min
    Step 1 - Potato Nests: Hearty Ham and Cheese Filling

    In a large pot of water, boil potatoes until extremely soft.

  2. 2

    Mash potatoes

    5 min
    Step 2 - Potato Nests: Hearty Ham and Cheese Filling

    Mash potatoes as finely as possible.

  3. 3

    Add flavor ingredients

    3 min
    Step 3 - Potato Nests: Hearty Ham and Cheese FillingStep 3 - Potato Nests: Hearty Ham and Cheese Filling

    Add egg, butter, half of the parmesan cheese and a good amount of salt and pepper to season the mashed potato. Fold to mix and combine well.

  4. 4

    Prepare nests

    5 min
    Step 4 - Potato Nests: Hearty Ham and Cheese Filling

    Transfer mashed potato mix to a piping bag with a star shaped nozzle and working on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, starting from the center, pipe the mix into circles, about 3-inches wide. Continue around the edges to form a hollow inside.

  5. 5

    Fill nests

    3 min
    Step 5 - Potato Nests: Hearty Ham and Cheese Filling

    Fill hollow potato nests with the cheese and bacon and sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese over the top of the 6 nests.

  6. 6

    Preheat oven

    10 min

    Preheat oven to 375 °F.

  7. 7

    Bake

    20 min
    Step 7 - Potato Nests: Hearty Ham and Cheese Filling

    Bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes until golden.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Potato Nests: Hearty Ham and Cheese Filling

    Serve hot and enjoy!

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About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

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