With tender layers of buttery potatoes, these herb and garlic potato stacks are where pretty meets delicious! Don't tell anyone, but they are actually deceptively easy to prepare, and require simple ingredients.
While I love a bowl of Instant Pot mashed potatoes at the dinner table, sometimes it's fun to get a little creative. Theseย Herbed Sweet Potato Stacks and Sea Salt & Oregano Domino Potatoes are two creative and holiday-worthy recipes, as are these herb and garlic potato stacks!
These herb and garlic potatoes are so good and a cinch to put together! I love taking them to family gatherings because they look a bit more impressive than a bowl of regular mashed potatoes and crispy potatoes are always a bit better to me.
One thing to remember when making these herb and garlic potato stacks is that you absolutely need them to all be the same thickness in order to cook properly. I have this really basic mandoline, and it works like a charm. Make sure to use the finger guard when your potato starts to get short, we don't want anyone to slice themselves!
Reasons you'll โก these Herb and Garlic Potato Stacks
- they are so fun and super impressive
- perfect for holiday gatherings
- they are deceptively easy to prepare
Recipe Video
Let's Talk Ingredients!
For these Potato Stacks you'll need:
- Potatoes- look for potatoes with a width that will fit in a muffin tray (Yukon gold or white potatoes are usually a good pick)
- Butter- use unsalted or pull back on the salt if you have salted
- Herbs- fresh rosemary + thyme are used here, but feel free to get creative with what you have! Chopped sage would be great as well
- Parmesan cheese- for the tops, or add a bit of extra cheese between layers for extra decadence
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Recipe Tips
- you will need a mandoline to make small even slices of the potatoes. Slice as evenly as possible so they cook through evenly.
- use a silicone brush to get the butter/herb mixture between the layers.
- you may want to double or triple up on the recipe of yu are feeding a crowd.
- this recipe is best served fresh. It reheats *OK* but can be drier on day 2.
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Can I make this without the muffin tray?
I have not tried and worry that the potatoes would dry out. If you give it a try would you let me know how it goes in the comments?
Can I make these in advance?
I have not tried this myself. I believe that if you pre-assemble (but do not bake), the potatoes may brown.
Does this recipe work with sweet potatoes?
Yes! Find directions here.
More Tasty Potato Recipes!
- Unbelievably Crispy Grilled Potatoes
- Herb and Olive Oil Crock Pot Potatoes
- Grilled Potato Salad with Onions, Peppers and Arugula
- Slow Cooker Potato, Corn and Jalapeno Soup
- Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes for Meal Prep
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Herb and Garlic Potato Stacks (Video)
Ingredients
- ยผ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ยพ teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 Yukon gold potatoes (straight and the width of a muffin tray; white potatoes also work)
- ยผ cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Pre heat oven to 375ยฐF.
- Melt butter in a glass measuring dish. Stir in the rosemary, thyme, garlic and salt.
- Slice potatoes to a 2mm thickness using a mandolin.
- Brush the bottom of a standard-sized muffin tin with the butter mixture.
- Layer 2-3 potato slices, then brush again with butter.
- Repeat until the muffin tins are filled to the top. Brush the tops with the butter mixture and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until tops are golden brown.
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Sherryn says
Hi, would these work in an sit fryer?
Jasmine @ Sweet Peas & Saffron says
Hi Sherryn, great question! These would likely be delicious in the air fryer, but may be hard to load into a basket-style air fryer. If you do try it, could you let us know how they turn out? See our recipe for golden air fryer roasted potatoes for more details on cooking potatoes in the air fryer!
JTay says
I am so excited to try this recipe. Just used my mandolin to slice the potatoes. I read your bio and just wanted to say hi. My daughter is actually graduating HS a year early and just received a full ride to Utah State. She will be majoring in Biochemistry and minoring in Psychology.
Denise Bustard says
That's so cool! Best of luck to your daughter, and I hope you enjoy the recipe ๐
Marie says
Have you ever made these on a baking sheet, rather than in muffin tins? I need to make lots and don't have enough muffin tins oh, so I thought cookie sheets would do. Thoughts?
Denise says
Hi Marie! I have not made these on a baking sheet and I worry that they would dry out. If you try, I'd love to hear how it goes for you!
Liz says
Iris mentioned that this recipe could be prepared in advance. How so, and How about making ahead and reheating.
Denise says
Hi Liz! I'm not sure as I haven't tried this myself, but I'd think you'd need to cook them and reheat, since potatoes can get brown if you cut them and leave them out raw.
Iris says
They are soooo delicious!! Made them with very small potatoes and pecorino and sliced them reaaaally really thin (ca. 0,2mm). They got crispy on the outside and soft inside. Will definitively make them when we have guests next time. They are pretty and good to be prepared in advance. Thanks for the great idea.
Denise says
Yay! So happy you enjoyed them, Iris! Thanks so much for taking the time out of your day to leave a review.
Denise says
I'm so glad Whitney! Thanks so much for reporting back ๐