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Three twice-baked potatoes topped with melted cheese and garnished with green herbs are arranged on a black slate board.

Cottage Pie Twice Baked Potatoes: Easy Comfort Food Recipe

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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 4 russet potatoes
  • 2–3 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup frozen veggies
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 4 oz butter
  • 1/3 cup AP flour
  • 2–3 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp all purpose seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup cream

Instructions

  • Bake the potatoes
  • Cut the top 1/3 of each potato off
  • Scoop out the potato flesh into a bowl, leaving some flesh in the potatoes to keep structure
  • Fry the potato boats in oil until golden brown
  • Add cream, butter and cheese to the potato flesh and mix thoroughly
  • Add the mashed potato mix to a bag and set aside
  • In another pan, add olive oil, ground beef and seasoning, cook until fully done
  • Add frozen veggies and cook for another 3–4 minutes
  • Mix in the flour with the meat and veggies and cook for 2–3 minutes
  • Pour in the beef broth and mix until it thickens
  • Spoon the beef mixture into the potato boats
  • Cut a hole in the corner of the bag with mashed potatoes
  • Pipe the mashed potatoes over the beef mixture
  • Place in a 350°F oven for 10–15 minutes until tops are golden brown