Stuffed Mashed Potatoes

1. 🥔 Mash boiled potatoes with butter, milk, salt, pepper, and dill until smooth.
2. 🥄 Shape into round nests on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
3. 🥘 In a pan, cook ground beef with onion, garlic, bell pepper, and tomato paste until browned. Season to taste.
4. 🍅 Fill each potato nest with the meat mixture.
5. 🧀 Top with shredded cheese.
6. 🔥 Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
7. 🌿 Garnish with extra dill and serve hot.

🔄 Methods

• Use chicken or turkey mince for a lighter version 🦃.
• Add mushrooms or peas to the filling 🍄🫛.
• Mix cream cheese into mashed potatoes for extra richness 🍥.
• Make mini versions for appetizers 🧁.

📚 History

Stuffed potato dishes are popular across Europe 🇪🇺 and North Africa 🇲🇦. This baked version is inspired by shepherd’s pie and Moroccan comfort food traditions.

💪 Benefits

• 🥔 Potatoes provide fiber and energy
• 🥩 Ground meat adds protein
• 🧅 Vegetables offer vitamins and flavor
• 🧀 Cheese adds calcium and richness

🎨 Formation