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Oven-Baked 4-Ingredient Cheesy Potato Stacks: The Ultimate Muffin-Tin Side Dish with Crispy-Cheese Excellence

Elegant yet simple, these potato stacks feature paper-thin slices of buttery potatoes layered with sharp cheddar cheese. Baked in a muffin tin, the bottoms and sides become lacy and crisp, while the centers remain tender and melt-in-your-mouth. It’s a 4-ingredient wonder that looks impressive enough for a dinner party but is easy enough for a Tuesday night.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 potatoe stacks 1x

Ingredients

  • Base: 2 lbs Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes (scrubbed)

  • Fat: 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)

  • Seasoning: 1 ½ tsp kosher salt

  • Cheese: 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (lightly packed)

Instructions

  • Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with butter or nonstick spray.

  • Slice: Slice potatoes into very thin rounds (approx. 1/8 inch thick). Using a mandoline is recommended for uniformity.

  • Toss: In a large bowl, toss the potato slices with melted butter and salt until every slice is evenly coated.

  • Base Layer: Sprinkle about 2 tsp of cheese into the bottom of each muffin cup (using about half the cheese total) to create a crispy “crust.”

  • Stack: Layer the buttered slices into the cups, stacking them just below the rim. Press down gently to pack them in.

  • Top: Divide the remaining cheese evenly over the tops of the stacks.

  • Initial Bake: Cover loosely with foil (tent it so it doesn’t touch the cheese). Bake for 25 minutes.

  • Final Bake: Remove foil and bake for another 15–20 minutes until the centers are tender and the edges are deeply golden and crisp.

  • Rest & Release: Let rest in the pan for 5 minutes. Run a small knife around the edges to loosen and lift out with a spoon.

Notes

  • Potato Choice: Yukon Golds will give you a creamier, more “buttery” center, while Russets will result in starchier, crispier edges.

  • Flavor Boost: Feel free to add a pinch of dried thyme, rosemary, or garlic powder to the butter mixture for extra depth.

  • Make Ahead: These can be made a few hours in advance and reheated at 350°F for 5–10 minutes to restore the crunch.

  • Author: bestfeed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Side-dishes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://bestfeed.us/oven-baked-4-ingredient-cheesy-potato-stacks-the-ultimate-muffin-tin-side-dish-with-crispy-cheese-excellence/