Potato Nests

Potato Nests

Delightful Easter Appetizer

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 45m
Temp.: 410 °F
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (9 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

86
сalories
2.2g
fat
14.7g
carbohydrates
3g
protein
15mg
cholesterol
84mg
sodium
Potato Nests

Recipe Description

Looking for an elegant appetizer? This exciting recipe for Potato Nests is just the ticket! Grated potatoes get tossed with onions, egg, herbs, and Parmesan cheese, then pressed into a muffin pan and baked into golden and crispy nests. Fill them with a dollop of crème fraîche or sour cream, some hard-boiled quail eggs, and a sprinkle of chopped fresh chives. Perfect for Easter brunch, dinner, or a spring event.    

To start, grate the potatoes and one onion, then squeeze them out in a clean tea towel to remove as much moisture as possible. Combine the veggies with flour, egg, dried herbs, chopped fresh chives, grated cheese, and salt and black pepper to taste in a large bowl. Divide the mixture evenly between the muffin cups of a standard 12-cup muffin pan and press the mixture against the bottom and up the sides, creating the nests. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and crisp. Dollop the crème fraîche or sour cream into the center of each still-warm nest and top with quail eggs and some chopped chives. Serve and enjoy!    

To make the Potato Nests, you will need the following ingredients:

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven and prepare muffin tin

    5 min
    Step 1 - Potato Nests

    Preheat the oven to 410 °F and grease a standard 12-cup muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray. Alternatively, line the muffin cups with strips of parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Prepare potatoes and onion

    3 min
    Step 2 - Potato Nests

    Peel and grate the potatoes and 1 small onion or shallot. Use a clean tea towel to squeeze out all the liquid until the mixture is as dry as possible, then place it in a bowl.

  3. 3

    Add remaining ingredients

    2 min
    Step 3 - Potato Nests

    Add in 3 tablespoons flour, 1 egg, salt and black pepper to taste, 1 teaspoon dried herbs, 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives, and ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese and mix until well combined. Feel free to add a little more flour or dry breadcrumbs if the mixture is too wet.

  4. 4

    Fill muffin pan

    3 min
    Step 4 - Potato Nests

    Divide the mixture evenly between the muffin cups. Use a small spoon to press the mixture against the bottom and up the sides, creating a little well in the center.

  5. 5

    Bake

    30 min
    Step 5 - Potato Nests

    Bake the nests for 30-35 minutes, or until the centers have a little color and the edges are golden and crispy. Let the nests cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then remove.

  6. 6

    Add filling

    5 min
    Step 6 - Potato Nests

    Keep the nests warm, if needed, in a low-temperature oven (about 210 °F), or reheat them if made ahead (about 10–15 minutes at 300 °F). Just before serving, fill the nests with a dollop of crème fraîche or sour cream, a few hard-boiled quail eggs, and a sprinkle of freshly chopped chives.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Potato Nests

    Serve immediately!

These Potato Nests are perfect for Easter brunch, dinner, or a spring event. Give this recipe a go soon, and please come back to leave a note below. We love hearing from you!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (9 reviews)
Liam
March 22, 2025
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These potato nests turned out great! They were a hit at our Easter brunch. I'll make them again!

Natalie Browne
February 2, 2025
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Delightful! I made these for a small gathering and they vanished within minutes. The crispy nests and creamy quail eggs were a hit with everyone. Truly a fantastic recipe!

Charlie
January 5, 2025
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So superb, I made these nests for my friends, and they were a hit. The crispy texture and creamy topping were a delight. I still remember their faces when they tried them at my small dinner party.

Lara Smith
July 26, 2024
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These Potato Nests were super cool at my friends' dinner party. They looked fancy and tasted awesome! Everyone thought I spent hours cooking, but it was super easy. Gonna make 'em again for sure!

Olive
July 6, 2024
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OMG, these Potato Nests were a hit at our Easter bash! 🎉 Made 'em with my hubs, and we were so proud of how fancy they looked! Crispy, cheesy goodness filled with quail eggs? Yes, please! Can’t wait to make ‘em again!

Izzy
March 20, 2024
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Superb! Made these for our Easter brunch and they stole the show. Everyone couldn't stop raving about them. They were so easy to make, my kids even helped with the grating! Will defely make again.

Jessica
January 6, 2024
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Made these potato nests for my kiddo's birthday party and wow, they were a hit! Super easy to whip up and they looked so fancy. Everyone loved the crispy edges and filling them was a blast. Def gonna make them again!

Kyle Anderson
November 26, 2023
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These Potato Nests were a hit at our last family gathering! So easy to make.

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