POTATO NESTS WITH PEAS, HAM AND CREAM CHEESE
This elegant appetizer comes together easily with simple, time-saving ingredients. Frozen hash browns are pressed into mini muffin tins and baked into crispy nests filled with ham, lemony cream cheese, and peas. Serve them at your Easter dinner or spring cocktail party.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 1h5m
Yield 36 nests
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Position two racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. Spray a 12-cup and a 24-cup mini muffin tin with cooking spray and set aside.
- Cut the ham into small matchsticks similar in size to the hash browns. Set aside and reserve 1/3 cup of the ham. Mix the remaining ham, hash browns, 1 teaspoon salt and some pepper in a large bowl. Divide the mixture evenly among the sprayed cups, using about 1 rounded tablespoon each. Press the mixture in a thin layer across the bottom and up the sides of each cup to make a nest, leaving the edges uneven and jagged.
- Bake, rotating the pans halfway through, until the nests are dark brown around the tips and golden and crisp on the outside, about 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, beat the cream cheese, lemon zest, milk 1/2 teaspoon salt, and some pepper together in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed. Scrape the mixture into a resealable plastic bag, cut off the tip and set aside.
- When the nests are ready, remove them from the oven and let sit until they are cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Carefully lift the nests out of the tins using a small offset spatula or butter knife and transfer to a cookie sheet. Pipe the filling evenly among the nests. This may be done ahead; the nests can be set aside at room temperature until ready to serve, up to two hours.
- When ready to serve, heat the filled nests until the cream cheese is warm and the potatoes are crisp, about 7 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the frozen peas and cook until they are warm but not shriveled, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain the peas in a colander, shaking to remove excess water.
- Transfer the nests to a serving platter. Top each with 1/4 teaspoon of the reserved ham, 3 peas and about 1/4 teaspoon chopped chives. Sprinkle with paprika and serve immediately.
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Alexis Langford
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ham, but I think I would still enjoy these potato nests. They look so good!
Dinuka Akalanka
[email protected]These potato nests look so creative and delicious. I can't wait to try them.
Mdarryan Khan
[email protected]I'm always looking for new potato recipes. This one looks like a keeper.
Yusuf AYunusa
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious. I'm going to make it for my next party.
Sohag Hi
[email protected]Can't wait to try this recipe!
Florence Tyani
[email protected]Yum!
Abdul Nafay
[email protected]Potato nests!
Babar Babar rind
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to others.
linah and adurey
[email protected]These potato nests were not worth the effort.
Kaswood Channel
[email protected]These potato nests were too greasy for my taste.
Tamrat Fekede
[email protected]These potato nests were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more seasonings next time.
THUNDERPICKLE07
[email protected]These potato nests were a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. They were easy to make and very tasty. I served them with a side of sour cream and chives.
Veronica Lundelius
[email protected]I was looking for a new way to use up leftover ham and peas, and these potato nests fit the bill perfectly. They were easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making them again.
ACE Haque
[email protected]These potato nests were easy to make and very tasty. I used leftover ham and peas, and they were perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
Addy Rutter
[email protected]I made these potato nests for a brunch and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and they were gone in no time. I will definitely be making them again.
digital Quality
[email protected]These potato nests were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it! They were a big hit at my party and everyone raved about them. I would definitely make them again.
Jack Curson
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the potato nests turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The filling was creamy and flavorful. My family loved them!
Dallas Gee
[email protected]These potato nests were a hit! They were easy to make and oh-so-delicious. The ham and peas added a nice savory flavor, and the cream cheese made them creamy and rich. I will definitely be making these again.