Description
Crispy parmesan potato stacks deliver classic holiday elegance with golden-brown layers of thinly sliced potatoes. Butter, garlic, and parmesan cheese create a luxurious side dish perfect for festive family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella (optional)
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Binding Ingredient:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) melted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 400°F and generously coating a muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Using a mandoline or precision knife, carefully slice potatoes into paper-thin rounds, ensuring uniform thickness for consistent cooking.
- Transfer potato slices to a spacious mixing bowl and drizzle with melted butter, creating an even coating that will help crisp the edges.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan, minced garlic, chopped thyme, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper over the buttered potato slices, gently tossing to distribute seasonings thoroughly.
- Meticulously stack potato slices into each muffin cavity, pressing down gently to create compact, layered towers that will develop crispy edges during baking.
- Optional: Scatter shredded mozzarella atop each potato stack for an additional layer of cheesy indulgence.
- Slide the muffin tin into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and a crisp exterior that signals perfect doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow potato stacks to rest for 3-5 minutes, which helps them set and makes removal easier.
- Carefully extract the crispy potato stacks from the muffin tin, arranging on a serving platter while still warm to preserve their delicate, crunchy texture.
Notes
- Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent crispy texture throughout each stack.
- Use a mandoline slicer for precise, thin potato slices that will create delicate, layered crispy edges.
- Experiment with alternative cheeses like Gruyère or aged cheddar for different flavor profiles while maintaining the crispy potato structure.
- Make the dish gluten-free by ensuring all ingredients are certified gluten-free and using a non-stick muffin tin or silicone liner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg