Potato nests with mushrooms

5 servings

105 minutes

Potato nests with mushrooms are a cozy and hearty dish of Russian cuisine that combines tender mashed potatoes and aromatic mushroom filling. This dish emerged as a creative way to serve traditional mashed potatoes, transforming them into original 'nests' that hold a rich filling of champignons, carrots, and onions soaked in sour cream sauce. Baked in the oven, they acquire an appetizing golden crust and a delightful taste where the sweetness of vegetables harmonizes with the tenderness of potatoes and the richness of mushrooms. They are served hot, garnished with fresh herbs, adding freshness and an extra note of aroma to the dish. Potato nests are perfect for both family dinners and festive tables, surprising guests with their shape and rich flavor.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 287.8
• Proteins: 10.7g
• Fats: 4.4g
• Carbohydrates: 55.5g

Ingredients

• Potato: 12 pc
• Milk: 50 ml
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Onion: 3 pc
• Sour cream: 3 tbsp
• Champignons: 400 g
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Salt: to taste
• Spices: to taste
• Green: 1 bunch

Cooking steps

1. First, we should peel the potatoes and boil them until cooked.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 12 pieces

2. We clean and dice the onion. We peel the carrot and grate it on a medium grater, we clean the garlic and press it through a garlic press.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 3 pieces
   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Garlic: 2 cloves

3. We wash, clean our mushrooms, and cut them into small cubes. We fry them, then add carrots, onions, spices, and garlic. We mix everything and fry with the lid closed on low heat for 10-15 minutes. Then we add sour cream and simmer for another 15 minutes until ready.

   Required ingredients:

   • Champignons: 400 g
   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Onion: 3 pieces
   • Spices:  to taste
   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Sour cream: 3 tablespoons

4. While the mushrooms are cooking, we start with the potatoes. We make mashed potatoes by adding milk, salt, and one yolk, and mash everything together.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 12 pieces
   • Milk: 50 ml
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Spices:  to taste

5. Grease the baking tray with vegetable oil (you can line it with baking paper if desired). Place the prepared mashed potatoes to form 'nests' - that is, with a deep indentation in the middle.

6. Place the filling in the center. Put it in a preheated oven for about 20 minutes.

7. Once the dish is ready, you can garnish it with greens to your taste!

   Required ingredients:

   • Green: 1 bunch