Potato Stacks

This Potato Stacks Recipe is one of the best ways to enjoy potatoes. They’re savory, cheesy, creamy, and melt-in-your-mouth satisfying!

Author’s Notes

Dad’s New Favorite Side!

My dad is the ultimate comfort food guy, and I definitely inherited his taste buds. Corn and potatoes were in nearly everything he made while I was growing up, and I still sneak them into meals or sides whenever I can.

So when I made this potato stacks recipe, I knew I had to bring my dad a batch of his own. I’m so glad I did, because I have never heard him rave about something more. He polished off at least six right away and declared it the best potato dish he’s ever had. How’s that for a reaction?!

These are the kind of sides that steal the show. They’re cheesy, savory, and just plain fun to eat.

Potato Stacks Recipe Ingredients

Ingredients	Helpful Tip
Potatoes	Pick long, evenly sized potatoes so when sliced, the slices stack neatly and cook evenly.
Butter & Garlic	Use a microplane to grate the garlic so it mixes into the butter nicely without leaving big pieces.
Heavy Cream & Seasonings	Don’t skip or skimp on salt, or the potatoes will taste underseasoned.
Gruyere & Parmesan Cheese	Grate cheese fresh from the block for smoother melting and better flavor than pre-shredded.
Fresh Thyme (skippable)	A sprinkle of fresh herbs at the end brightens the rich, cheesy layers.

How To Make Potato Stacks Recipe

1. Prep Oven & Pan: Heat oven to 350°F and butter muffin tin.
2. Make Cream Mixture: Cook garlic in butter, add cream and seasonings.
3. Slice Potatoes: Peel and cut into very thin, even slices.
4. Assemble Stacks: Layer potatoes with cream and cheese in a muffin tin.
5. Bake Covered: Cover with foil and bake 40–45 minutes until tender.
6. Add Cheese & Finish: Uncover, top with cheese, bake until the edges turn golden.

Quick Tip

Kitchen Tools for Potato Stacks Recipe

• Pastry brush: For coating the muffin tin with butter.
• Mandolin slicer: For thin, even potato slices.
• Muffin tin: To hold and shape the stacks while baking.
• Microplane: For a fine, fluffy topping of Parmesan.

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Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container for 3–4 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F until hot.
• Freezer: Freeze cooled stacks on a tray, then move to a bag for up to 2 months. Reheat from frozen at 350°F until warmed through.
• Make Ahead: Bake as directed, then refrigerate or freeze. Reheat in a 350°F oven for about 10-15 minutes or until warmed through.