Description
A heartwarming recipe combining creamy mashed potatoes and savory ground beef, topped with melted cheese, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water for about 15-20 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the chopped onion for 3-4 minutes, then add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Drain the potatoes, return them to the pot, and mash with butter and milk until smooth.
- Fold the beef mixture into the mashed potatoes and mix in half of the shredded cheese.
- Form the mixture into balls or patties.
- Fry the stuffed potatoes in olive oil for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top while hot to melt before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs or spices. These stuffed potatoes can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for quick meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg