Description
These Parmesan Potato Stacks are a delicious and elegant side dish featuring thinly sliced russet potatoes layered in a muffin tin with melted butter, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and rosemary. Baked to golden perfection, they offer a crispy top and tender center, perfect for serving warm alongside your favorite main course.
Ingredients
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Potato Stacks
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Olive oil spray (for greasing the muffin tin)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix butter and seasonings: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped rosemary (if using), salt, and freshly ground black pepper, stirring well to blend all flavors.
- Coat the potato slices: Add the thinly sliced russet potatoes to the bowl and gently toss until all slices are evenly coated with the butter and cheese mixture.
- Stack potatoes in muffin tin: Begin arranging the potato slices upright inside each muffin cup, layering them closely to build a stack. Press the layers gently as you go to compact the slices.
- Drizzle remaining butter mixture: Once all muffin cups are filled, drizzle any leftover butter mixture over the potato stacks to enhance flavor and browning.
- Bake covered: Cover the muffin tin tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes until the potatoes become tender when pierced with a fork.
- Finish baking uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes, allowing the tops to become golden brown and crispy.
- Cool and remove: Let the potato stacks cool slightly for a few minutes to set before carefully removing them from the muffin tin to maintain their shape.
- Serve warm: Serve these Parmesan Potato Stacks warm as a delightful side dish or appetizer, perfect for any occasion.
Notes
- For an extra crispy texture, you can broil the stacks for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Fresh rosemary can be omitted if unavailable, or substituted with thyme or sage for a different herb flavor.
- Use a mandoline slicer for evenly thin potato slices to ensure even cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- This recipe can be doubled or halved depending on the number of servings needed.
