Description
Looking to elevate your side dish game? These Crispy Parmesan Potato Stacks are a game-changer. With thinly sliced Yukon gold potatoes stacked high in a muffin tin, each bite is buttery, cheesy, and perfectly golden on the edges. Ideal for a quick dinner side, a dinner party showstopper, or creative food ideas for picky eaters, this easy recipe is both stunning and simple. Whether you’re after breakfast ideas with flair or elegant dinner ideas that deliver crunch and comfort, these stacks are your answer.
Ingredients
450g Yukon gold potatoes
60g unsalted butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
60g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
2. Thinly slice the potatoes into 1/8-inch rounds using a mandoline or sharp knife.
3. In a large bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, and half of the Parmesan cheese.
4. Toss the potato slices in the mixture until well coated.
5. Stack the potato slices into each muffin cup, layering evenly to just above the rim.
6. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the top of each stack.
7. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the tops are crispy and the centers are fork-tender.
8. Let rest for 5 minutes, then carefully remove with a spoon.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use a mandoline for ultra-thin and even slices.
Reheat leftovers in an air fryer or oven for best crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stacks
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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