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Crispy Potato Stacks: A Golden, Buttery Side Dish Made Layer by Layer

Crispy Potato Stacks are an elegant and delicious way to turn simple potatoes into a beautiful side dish. Thin slices of potato are coated with melted butter, garlic, herbs, and cheese, then stacked inside a muffin tin and baked until the edges become golden and crisp while the centers stay soft and tender.

This recipe looks fancy, but it is very easy to make. The secret is slicing the potatoes thinly, seasoning every layer well, and baking them in a muffin pan so they hold their shape. The result is a dish that is crispy on the outside, creamy in the middle, and full of rich buttery flavor.

Crispy Potato Stacks are perfect for family dinners, holiday meals, parties, steak nights, roasted chicken, or any meal that needs a beautiful potato side dish.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

4 large potatoes, preferably Yukon gold or russet potatoes
4 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme, rosemary, or Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon chopped parsley, for garnish

Optional Additions

½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ teaspoon chili flakes
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Extra parmesan for topping
Fresh rosemary or thyme

Step 1: Prepare the Potatoes

Start by washing the potatoes very well. You can peel them if you want a softer and cleaner look, or leave the skin on for a more rustic texture.

Yukon gold potatoes are excellent because they become creamy inside and golden outside. Russet potatoes also work well because they crisp beautifully.

After washing, dry the potatoes with a clean towel.

Step 2: Slice the Potatoes Thinly

Use a sharp knife or mandoline slicer to cut the potatoes into very thin slices. The slices should be about 1/8 inch thick.

Thin slices are important because they cook evenly and become crisp around the edges. If the slices are too thick, the stacks may take longer to bake and may not become as crispy.

Try to keep the slices similar in size and thickness so the stacks look neat and cook evenly.