Do you own a muffin tin? If not, head to the Dollar Tree, stat. Why the urgency? These cheesy, delicious and unique Parmesan potato stacks, that’s why! Bursting with flavor and surprisingly simple to make, you can reinvent the holiday appetizer this year with this different, tasty twist on the potato. Watch the video below to see how they’re made using just a muffin tin! I bet none of your cousins will be bringing this to the Christmas party…just saying…

 

 

 

Ingredients
Makes about 4-6 servings
3 tbsp (45g) butter, melted
2 tbsp (25g) Parmesan cheese
1 tsp (3g) garlic powder
1 tsp thyme leaves
salt and freshly ground black pepper
8-10 gold potatoes (1.4 kg) sliced thin (about 1/16 inch -1.6 mm thick)

Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190C). Butter 12 muffin cups and set aside. Cut the potatoes into thin slices, preferably using a mandoline.

2. Place potato slices into a large bowl. Add melted butter, Parmesan cheese, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.

3. Layer the potato slices into stacks and place in the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle some freshly ground black pepper.

4. Bake until the edges and tops are golden brown and the centers are tender, 55 minutes to 1 hour.

5. Remove from the oven, let them rest for 5 minutes then remove from pan and garnish with parmesan cheese and thyme

 

Not a fan of thyme? Oregano, basil or rosemary can be used in its place! And did you see how cheap that Dollar Tree muffin pan is? You have no excuse not to make this amazing potato side dish!

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