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Garlic Butter Stacked Potatoes

PREP TIME 25 minutes
COOK TIME 30 minutes
TOTAL TIME 55 minutes
servings12 servings
Ready in under an hour, these Garlic Butter Potato Stacks bake right in a muffin tin until golden, crisp, and tender in the middle. They’re simple to make with any kind of potato, no special variety needed.
Crispy golden garlic butter potato stacks garnished with thyme, stacked neatly on a dark ceramic plate with a soft, rustic background
Ingredients
  • 4 to 5 medium potatoes (500–600 g / about 1 to 1¼ lbs, thinly sliced)
  • 3 Tablespoons (45 g) butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely grated or minced
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil (or vegetable/canola oil)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan or mature cheddar, divided

Optional

  • 12 small sprigs fresh thyme (rosemary, oregano, sage instead, or skip the herbs, still great)
  • ¼ teaspoon dried Italian herbs (or any dried herbs)
Instructions
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) or 160°C fan. Lightly grease all 12 cups of a muffin tin with a little butter or cooking spray
  • Place a small thyme sprig at the bottom of each muffin cup. This will become the top once flipped after baking.
  • Melt the butter and stir in the garlic. Give it 2–3 minutes to take on the garlic flavor, then strain out the garlic bits using a small sieve or tea strainer.
  • Stir in olive oil, salt, pepper and dried Italian herbs (if using)
  • Toss the potato slices in the garlic butter mixture until coated.
  • Stack 8–10 slices in each muffin cup, adding a pinch of cheese every 2–3 layers. Finish with a little cheese on top. It becomes the crispy base once flipped.
  • Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until golden and crisp at the edges and a toothpick slides easily through the center.
  • Remove from the oven but leave for 5 minutes in the tin, then lift out each stack with a spoon and flip over onto a plate or board so the thyme is on top.
  • Serve warm, garnished with more herbs or flaky salt if you like
Recipe Notes
  • Any variety of potato works. Just slice them evenly for neat stacks.
  • Butter adds flavor and golden color, while the oil helps crisp the edges.
  • Use hard cheese like Parmesan or cheddar. Parmesan gives a crisp finish. Cheddar melts more and adds richness. Avoid soft or stretchy cheeses like mozzarella or gouda.
 
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 302mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg