Potato Stacks

Potato Stacks are crispy, cheesy, and insanely flavorful, making them the perfect side dish to pair with any meal. Thin potato slices are well seasoned and loaded with cheese, stacked high, and baked until golden brown. They have crunchy edges and soft gooey centers bursting with amazing flavor.

If you're looking for a unique and tasty side dish or appetizer, these stacked potatoes are your answer! They make a great finger food during game nights, a show-stopping appetizer at dinner parties, and an family favorite side dish for everyday meals. Straight out of the oven, these irresistibly delicious potato stacks can be served as is or dressed up with toppings and sauces of your choice.

Why You'll Love these Potato Stacks

• Easy to make. These stacked potatoes might look like a fancy dish that you can find at a specialty restaurant, but you will be surprised to find out how easy they are to make at home. With just six simple ingredients and a few basic steps, you too can impress family and friends with these delicious bites.
• The best texture and flavor. The edges of these potato slices get perfectly crispy and golden brown while the centers remain soft and smooth. Not to mention, the combination of butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, and parmesan is simply irresistible.
• They are customizable. Make these potato stacks as small or large as you like and add your favorite toppings for a fun twist. Try bacon bits, chives, sour cream, cream cheese, or even chili powder for a spicy kick.
• Budget-friendly. Pull off these cheesy potatoes with ingredients that you either already have in your pantry or can get for cheap at any grocery store. Double up the recipe if you’re serving large groups!

Ingredient Notes

To make these delicious Potato Stacks, you will need the following ingredients (full measurements in recipe card below):

• potatoes - you will need 3 to 4 medium-sized potatoes for this recipe. I used Yukon Gold as they are lighter in texture, creamier, and slightly sweet. They also fit nicely into the muffin cups, around 2 inches wide. Other great options are Russet and Idaho potatoes.
• Parmesan cheese - I use Parmesan for this recipe, but you can use other kinds like asiago, Gruyere, sharp cheddar, or Gouda.
• melted butter - use unsalted butter to better control the saltiness. It also helps crisp up those edges while adding tons of flavor. If you're looking for a healthier alternative, replace the butter with olive oil.
• Italian seasoning - you can buy pre-made Italian seasoning blends at most grocery stores or make your own with dried herbs like oregano, basil, sage, rosemary, marjoram, and thyme.
• garlic powder - this dish isn't complete without garlic powder. It adds a nice savory flavor to the potatoes. For a more potent flavor, feel free to add 1 clove of garlic (minced) instead.
• salt - rounds up all the wonderful flavors and brings out the natural sweetness of potatoes.

You will also need measuring cups and spoons, a sharp knife or mandoline slicer, and a 12-cup muffin pan.

How to Make the Best Potato Stacks

1. Slice potatoes. Use a mandoline slicer or a knife to slice potatoes into very thin slices, about ⅛ thick. Use a paper towel to pat the potato slices completely dry.

2. Season potato slices. In a large mixing bowl, add sliced potatoes, parmesan, melted butter, Italian seasoning, salt, and garlic powder. Toss well to combine.

3. Assemble potato slices. Prepare a 12-cup muffin pan by coating cooking oil spray over each cup or greasing generously with a silicone brush. Stack the potato slices into each cup all the way to the rim of each muffin tin. Each cup should contain 8-10 slices.

4. Bake. Bake in a 375F preheated oven until golden brown and tender, about 50-55 minutes.
5. Serve. Sprinkle with extra parmesan and serve immediately.

How to Serve

Serve these crispy Potato Stacks on their own as an appetizer with a dipping sauce such as creamy garlic aioli, honey mustard dip, or ranch. You can also serve them as a side dish alongside burgers, chicken, steak, salads, pizza, and more. The cheesy, garlicky flavor of these potato stacks makes them the perfect accompaniment to just about any meal.

Pair them with one of these delicious entrees:

• Pecan Crusted Chicken
• Roast Beef
• Creamy Garlic Salmon
• Garlic Butter Steak Bites
• Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Storing and Freezing Instructions

How to Store

Allow the potato stacks to cool to room temperature, then store in an airtight container store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

How to Reheat

The best way to reheat leftover stacked potatoes is in the oven or air fryer. Preheat your oven to 375°F and place the potato stacks on a baking sheet. Reheat for about 5-10 minutes, or until they are heated through and crispy again. To reheat in the air fryer, reheat at 375F for 4-6 minutes until warm and crisp. Keep an eye on them so they don't get too brown!

How to Freeze

Place the potato stacks on a a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for 1-2 hours until solid. Then, transfer to a freezer bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. You can reheat directly from frozen in a 350F preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or air fryer for 10-15 minutes until warm and crisp.

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