Ah, cheesy garlic potato stacks—a crispy, golden, and cheesy side dish that looks fancy but is actually simple to make. Perfect for dinner parties or cozy weeknight meals.
🥔 Cheesy Garlic Potato Stacks
Ingredients (4 servings):
- 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven
- 200°C (400°F). Grease a muffin tin or small baking dish.
- Slice the potatoes
- Thin, even slices work best for stacking.
- Layer the stacks
- In each muffin cup, place a potato slice, brush with olive oil or butter, sprinkle a little garlic, cheese, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Repeat until the cup is full (about 6–8 slices per stack).
- Bake
- Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes until edges are crispy and cheese is melted.
- Serve
- Carefully remove from muffin tin.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
✨ Tips for Perfect Stacks
- Use a mandoline for even potato slices.
- Try mixing cheeses for extra flavor (e.g., cheddar + parmesan).
- Add bacon bits or caramelized onions between layers for indulgence.
🍽️ Why people love them
- Crispy on the edges, soft in the middle
- Beautiful, individual servings
- Easy to customize with herbs, cheeses, or toppings
If you want, I can give a “loaded” version with cream, garlic butter, and extra cheese that’s basically a decadent potato gratin in individual stacks.
