Potato Stacks with Garlic Herb Butter Recipe
Delicious and elegant Potato Stacks with Garlic Herb Butter, featuring thinly sliced russet potatoes layered and baked to golden perfection with fragrant garlic, thyme, rosemary, and a touch of Parmesan cheese, making a perfect side dish for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 medium-sized russet potatoes
Garlic Herb Butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Additional
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the potato stacks.
- Prepare potatoes: Wash and peel the russet potatoes thoroughly, then slice them very thinly—about 1/8 inch thick—using a mandoline or a sharp knife to ensure even cooking.
- Make garlic herb butter: In a mixing bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter with minced garlic, chopped fresh thyme, chopped fresh rosemary, salt, and ground black pepper, mixing well to infuse the flavors.
- Assemble potato stacks: Lightly grease a muffin tin with butter. Begin stacking the thin potato slices into each muffin cup, overlapping the slices slightly for a compact stack. Drizzle each potato stack generously with the garlic herb butter mixture and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top if using.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake the potato stacks for 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top and tender when pierced with a fork.
- Cool and garnish: Let the potato stacks cool for a few minutes before carefully removing them from the tin. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving to add a fresh color and flavor accent.
Notes
- Using a mandoline for slicing potatoes ensures uniform thickness and even cooking.
- Parmesan cheese adds a savory crust but can be omitted for a dairy-free version.
- Fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary can be substituted with dried herbs if fresh are not available—use about one-third of the amount.
- Make sure to lightly grease the muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- These potato stacks reheat well in the oven or air fryer for a crispy finish.
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