Description

Creamy Potato Stacks are a delicious, cheesy, and elegant side dish featuring layers of thinly sliced Yukon Gold potatoes baked in a rich cream and garlic mixture, topped with Parmesan and Gruyère cheese. Perfect for holiday meals or any special occasion, these individual stacks offer a comforting and flavorful alternative to traditional scalloped potatoes.

Ingredients

Scale

Potatoes

2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced

Cream Mixture

1 cup heavy cream
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Cheese and Butter

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded Gruyère or cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Garnish

Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin to prevent sticking.
Mix Cream Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme until well combined.
Layer Potatoes and Cream: Place a layer of thin potato slices into each muffin cup, then spoon a small amount of the cream mixture over them. Continue layering potatoes and cream, filling each muffin cup halfway.
Add Cheese Midway: Sprinkle a portion of the grated Parmesan and shredded Gruyère cheese over the halfway point in each muffin cup to add rich flavor and texture.
Finish Layering: Continue layering the remaining potato slices and cream mixture until the muffin cups are full.
Top with Cheese and Butter: Add the remaining cheese on top of each stack and drizzle lightly with the melted unsalted butter for a golden crust.
Bake Covered: Cover the muffin tin loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes to allow the potatoes to cook through and the flavors to meld.
Finish Baking Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake an additional 20–25 minutes until the tops are golden brown and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Cool and Remove: Let the potato stacks cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing them from the muffin tin to maintain their shape.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the potato stacks for a burst of color and fresh flavor before serving.

Notes

For additional flavor, consider adding caramelized onions or crispy bacon between the layers of potatoes.
Using a mandoline slicer will help achieve evenly thin potato slices for uniform cooking.
These potato stacks reheat well in the oven, making them a great make-ahead side dish for holiday meals or gatherings.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: French-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 stack
Calories: 180
Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 280 mg
Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 16 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 30 mg