25 December 2024

Sweet-Potato Parmesan Stacks

Sweet potatoes are a great, versatile side dish, and I love to bake them in the oven. Here, I want to share with you the recipe for Sweet-Potato Parmesan Stacks, scented with rosemary, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Not only they are incredibly tasty, but these potatoes are delicate and visually appealing. This vegetarian recipe is easy and quick, yet it always elevate your meal, and cooked this way, it will impress your guests.

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Sweet potatoes are packed with vitamins that support vision, the immune system, and skin health. Additionally, this vegetable is rich in fiber and minerals, such as potassium and manganese. For me, sweet potatoes are tastier than regular potatoes because of their sweet flavor and tender consistency. Moreover, they have a lower glycemic index, making them healthier. Other delicious ways to prepare them include mashed sweet potatoes or cutting them into fries.

Sweet-Potato Parmesan Stacks combine European flavors, such as the tanginess of Parmesan cheese from Italian gastronomy, with American alternative cooking techniques. This recipe proves that you can transform familiar ingredients like potatoes into an elegant and innovative dish, elevating the presentation of classic comfort food while still maintaining simplicity.

If you want to add an extra cheesy touch, you can sprinkle some Parmesan (or another cheese) between the layers while assembling the Sweet-Potato Parmesan Stacks in the molds. Additionally, the potato slices should be thin and uniform; for this, I recommend using a mandoline slicer, to ensure they bake evenly. Finally, to prevent the top of the potato stacks from burning in the oven, cover the molds with foil during the first 30 minutes of baking.

Ingredients for potato stacks

Sweet-potatoes: they are packed with vitamin A and c, along with antioxidant, making the dish even more nutritious. Sweet potatoes are a staple food in many diets due to their low glycemic index and naturally gluten-free nature, making them an excellent substitute for wheat-based products.

Parmesan: this Italian cheese provides a distinctive umami flavor, making the Sweet-Potato Parmesan Stacks more complex. When baked, grated Parmesan adds a crispy final touch to the dish, creating a pleasant, crunchy top. Additionally, this cheese is high in protein and a great source of calcium, contributing to the health of muscles and bones.

Rosemary: this herb adds an earthy and piney flavor to the Sweet-Potato Parmesan Stacks, enhancing their taste with a distinctive and refreshing Mediterranean aroma. Visually, rosemary incorporates a touch of elegance and an inviting green color, which complements the orange hue of the sweet potatoes.

Find the complete recipe with measurements below.

How to prepare sweet-potato stacks

Slice the potatoes thinly and season them with olive oil, salt, black pepper, rosemary and grated Parmesan.

parmesan and rosemary with sweet potatoes

Place the slices of potatoes in lined muffin molds, filling to the top. Bake at 190°C for about 50 minutes.

My tips for crispy potatoes

Once the potato stacks are baked, let them sit for a few minutes before serving. This helps the cheese set and makes them easier to remove from the mold.

Arrange the slices neatly but don’t overcrowd the mold. Too many slices packed tightly together will prevent them from becoming crispy.

Make sure to use non-stick muffin molds or line them with parchment paper. If you don’t have parchment paper, you can grease the molds with butter and dust them with flour to prevent the Sweet-Potato Parmesan Stacks from sticking.

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