Description
Cheesy Ground Beef-Stuffed Crispy Mashed Potatoes combine the creamy comfort of mashed potatoes with a savory ground beef filling and melty cheese. Each golden-brown potato shell is crispy on the outside while bursting with rich flavors inside, making them an ideal dish for family gatherings, potlucks, or a satisfying weeknight meal. With easy preparation steps, this recipe ensures that everyone will be asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Russet potatoes
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- Β½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp salt
- Β½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Peel and chop potatoes; boil in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and return to pot.
- Mash potatoes with butter, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- In a skillet, brown ground beef until cooked through (5-7 minutes). Stir in half of the cheddar and mozzarella until melted.
- Preheat oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C). Scoop mashed potatoes into bowls; fill with beef mixture and top with more mashed potatoes.
- Place in greased baking dish; sprinkle remaining cheese on top and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato (180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in sautΓ©ed onions or bell peppers into the beef filling. Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option, and experiment with different cheeses such as pepper jack for a spicy kick.