Crispy Stacked Potato Towers

Golden potato slices layered with garlic-herb butter and parmesan, baked until the edges are delicately crispy while maintaining a rich, creamy center. These impressive individual portions pair beautifully with roasted meats or stand alone as an elevated vegetable course.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

**Prepare Butter Mixture:** Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Melt butter in small saucepan. Add olive oil, garlic, parsley, chopped thyme, salt, pepper, and parmesan. Let mixture cool to room temperature.

Step 2

**Prepare Potatoes:** Fill large bowl with cold water. Set mandolin to 1/8" thickness. Slice potatoes (unpeeled) directly into water.

Step 3

**Prepare Muffin Tin:** Brush non-stick muffin tin thoroughly with neutral oil. Dust lightly with additional parmesan. Chill prepared tin for 10 minutes.

Step 4

**Prepare Potatoes** Drain potatoes and pat thoroughly dry with kitchen towels. Toss dried potato slices with cooled butter mixture.

Step 5

**Assemble Stacks:** Place one thyme sprig in bottom of each muffin cup. Layer 2-3 medium slices in a fan around thyme sprig. Continue stacking slices randomly, slightly offset, until about 1/2 inch above tin rim. Finish each stack with 2-3 large slices, edges pointing upward. Divide any remaining buttered slices evenly among stacks.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Step 6

**First Bake:** Cover tin tightly with foil. Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes. Remove foil. Increase temperature to 400°F.

Step 7

**Second Bake:** Bake uncovered 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy.

Step 8

**Finish & Serve:** Let rest 5 minutes. Run offset spatula around edges. Flip entire tin onto sheet pan. Arrange stacks thyme-side up. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Serve immediately.

Step 9

**Make-Ahead Options:** Garlic herb butter: Up to 3 days, refrigerated. Sliced potatoes: Up to 4 hours, kept in water. Fully baked: Up to 2 hours, reheat at 350°F for 10 minutes.

Step 10

**Equipment Needed:** Mandolin slicer 12-cup non-stick muffin tin Offset spatula Large mixing bowl Sheet pan Heavy-duty aluminum foil

Step 11

**Important Notes:** Mandolin use is essential for uniform cooking. Don't skip the drying step after water bath. Allow butter mixture to cool before tossing with potatoes. Resting time after baking is crucial for proper removal.