Description
Crispy parmesan potato stacks elevate simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy side dish, creating irresistible layers of golden, cheesy potato perfection. Delicate, thin-sliced potatoes bake into a crunchy masterpiece that will impress guests and satisfy comfort food cravings in one delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fats and Oils:
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Extra Parmesan cheese
- Fresh thyme
Instructions
- Prepare the kitchen workspace by heating the oven to 400F (200C). Generously coat a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray to ensure easy potato stack removal.
- Clean and transform potatoes into delicate, uniform rounds using a mandoline or precision knife. Aim for paper-thin slices approximately 1/8 inch thick to guarantee even cooking.
- Craft a flavor-enhancing mixture by whisking together melted butter, olive oil, aromatic garlic, earthy thyme, and a harmonious blend of salt and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Immerse potato slices in the herb-infused butter blend, ensuring each slice receives a thorough coating. Meticulously construct layered potato towers within muffin cups, interspersing pinches of Parmesan cheese between strata to elevate the taste profile.
- Transfer the muffin tin into the preheated oven, allowing the potato stacks to transform for 50-60 minutes. Watch for enticing golden-brown edges and tender centers that yield effortlessly when tested with a fork.
- Once achieved, extract the potato stacks and permit a brief cooling period. Delicately liberate each stack from the muffin tin, crowning them with additional Parmesan shavings and fresh thyme sprigs for a final flourish before serving.
Notes
- Slice potatoes uniformly using a mandoline for consistent cooking and crispy edges that look professionally prepared.
- Experiment with different herbs like rosemary or oregano to customize the flavor profile and match various main dishes.
- Prevent sticking by generously greasing the muffin tin and using parchment paper strips for easier removal of delicate potato stacks.
- For a lighter version, substitute butter with olive oil and use low-fat Parmesan to reduce overall calorie content without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg