What to cook with potatoes besides mashed ones and deruny: a dish that will surprise you

No feast is complete without mashed potatoes as they are a great side dish for cutlets and chops. However, this common product can be used to make a truly exquisite independent dish - potato nests. They will outshine any potato pies or pancakes, surprise guests with their delicious taste, and take very little time to prepare.

The idea of a simple and spectacular potato dish was published on the v_sosednem_sele Instagram page.

Ingredients:

For the potato base:

• potatoes - 1 kg
• eggs - 2 pcs
• flour - 4 tbsp
• herbs

For the filling:

• minced chicken - 450 g
• onion - 3 pcs
• garlic - 3-4 cloves
• mayonnaise - 1 tbsp
• cheese - 250 g
• spices

Method of preparation:

1. Boil the potatoes in salted water.

2. Drain the liquid, mash the potatoes, add eggs, flour, and herbs. Mix everything well again.

3. Fry the minced meat with onions, garlic and spices.

4. Finally add mayonnaise and mix everything.

5. When the potatoes have cooled, roll them into small balls.

6. Form nests and place them on a baking sheet covered with parchment.

7. Put the minced meat on the potatoes and sprinkle with cheese.

8. Cook at 180 degrees for about 15-20 minutes.