Crispy Roasted Garlic Parmesan Potato Stacks are proof that humble ingredients can become something truly spectacular. Thinly sliced potatoes stacked high, brushed with garlic-infused butter, roasted until crisp on the edges, and finished with nutty parmesan — this dish delivers elegance, texture, and comfort all at once.

Perfect for holiday tables, dinner parties, potlucks, or upscale appetizers, these potato stacks look impressive while being surprisingly easy to prepare. Each stack is crispy on the outside, tender in the center, and bursting with savory garlic flavor.

Why Potato Stacks Are Always a Hit

Potato stacks combine everything people love about roasted potatoes with refined presentation. Instead of loose wedges or chunks, stacking creates:

Maximum crispy surface area
Even cooking
Beautiful vertical layers
Individual portions perfect for serving

They feel fancy but comforting — the perfect balance for parties.

Best Potatoes for Stacking

Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes are ideal. Yukon Gold offers buttery texture, while Russets provide extra crispness. Uniform slicing is key, so a mandoline is highly recommended.

Ingredients

For the Potato Stacks

Potatoes, peeled or scrubbed
Unsalted butter, melted
Olive oil
Garlic cloves, minced
Parmesan cheese, finely grated
Fresh thyme or rosemary
Salt
Black pepper

Optional Garnishes

Fresh parsley
Extra parmesan shavings

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Thinly slice potatoes using a mandoline.
Mix melted butter, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Toss potato slices gently in garlic butter mixture.
Stack slices into muffin tin wells.
Sprinkle parmesan and herbs between layers.
Bake covered for 35 minutes.
Uncover and bake another 20–25 minutes until crispy.
Cool slightly before removing stacks.
Garnish and serve warm.

Texture Perfection Tips

Slice evenly for uniform cooking
Cover initially to soften centers
Finish uncovered for crisp edges
Use freshly grated parmesan

Flavor Variations

Cheesy Trio: Add mozzarella and gruyère
Spicy Garlic: Add chili flakes
Herb Garden: Mix thyme, rosemary, and oregano

Make-Ahead & Storage

Assemble stacks up to 8 hours ahead and refrigerate. Bake fresh before serving.

Serving Ideas

Steak or chicken side
Holiday table showstopper
Appetizer with sour cream dip
Brunch potato upgrade