Golden Layered Potato Bites

Golden Layered Potato Bites are crispy, oven-baked muffin tin potato stacks made with thinly sliced potatoes, rich butter, and savory Parmesan cheese. Baked until golden brown with crispy edges and tender, fluffy centers, this easy side dish delivers bold flavor and irresistible texture. Perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday meals, or entertaining, these cheesy potato stacks are simple, satisfying, and crowd-pleasing.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Assembly & Layering 10

Total Time 1

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 165 kcal

Equipment

12-cup muffin tin (for perfectly portioned potato stacks)
Mandoline slicer or sharp knife (for ultra-thin, even potato slices)
Pastry brush (for evenly spreading melted butter on each layer)
Mixing bowl (optional, for melted butter and seasoning)
Measuring cups and spoons (for accurate ingredients)
Oven (for baking until golden, crispy, and tender)

Ingredients

3-4 potatoes medium potatoes, thinly sliced
3-4 tbsp butter melted
½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
Sea salt to taste
Optional: black pepper or garlic powder

Instructions

Preheat the oven
Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a muffin tin.
Prepare the potatoes
Slice the potatoes very thin (a mandoline works best). Keeping them thin helps them cook evenly and become tender.
Start layering
Place one potato slice in the bottom of each muffin cup.
Lightly brush with salted melted butter.
Build the stack
Continue layering potato slices, brushing a small amount of butter between each layer.
Add the cheese halfway
When the stacks are about halfway full, sprinkle a little Parmesan cheese on each stack.
Finish the layers
Continue stacking the remaining potato slices, again brushing lightly with butter between layers.
Top the stacks
Brush the top layer with butter and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
Bake
Bake for 35 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the tops are golden and crispy.
Serve
Let them cool for a few minutes, then carefully remove from the muffin tin. Sprinkle with sea salt. Serve warm as a savory side dish.

For the crispiest golden layered potato bites, slice potatoes ultra-thin and brush each layer lightly with melted butter to ensure even baking, rich flavor, and perfectly golden, crunchy edges.

Notes

For the crispiest golden potato bites, slice potatoes as thin and evenly as possible so they bake uniformly and become perfectly tender inside with crunchy edges.
Waxy potatoes hold their shape better, but starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold create a softer, fluffier center with a crispier exterior.
Brushing each layer with melted butter enhances rich flavor and deep golden browning, giving the stacks a restaurant-style finish.
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese melts and crisps better than pre-shredded cheese, creating a more flavorful, crunchy topping.
Do not overfill muffin cups—lightly packed layers help the potatoes cook evenly and hold their stacked shape.
Let the potato bites rest for 5 minutes after baking so the layers set and release cleanly from the muffin tin.
For extra flavor, add garlic powder, black pepper, or herbs like rosemary or thyme between layers.
Best served fresh and hot from the oven for maximum crispiness and cheesy texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1120 gramsCalories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 185mgPotassium: 458mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 242IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 1mg

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