Gruyère Potato Stacks: Golden, Cheesy Towers of Joy
Imagine buttery potato coins stacked sky-high, each layer kissed with nutty, melted Gruyère and a whisper of thyme. These mini towers are crispy on the edges, creamy in the center—pure comfort in every bite. Perfect as a side for steak, a holiday showstopper, or a “just because” treat.
The secret? Paper-thin potato slices that cook evenly and soak up every ounce of cheese. A quick spin with the Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater handles the precision slicing and cheese shredding—no fuss, just perfection.
🥔Ingredients (Serves 6 as a side)
4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (peeled)
1 ½ cups Gruyère cheese (block, not pre-shredded)
½ cup heavy cream
2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried)
1 garlic clove (lightly smashed, optional)
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper
Optional: pinch of nutmeg
🍳Step-by-Step: Potato Stacks in 4 Moves
1. Slice Potatoes Like a Pro
Lock your hand crank cheese grater with suction base.
Slicing blade: Feed potatoes → crank for ultra-thin, uniform rounds.
Fine shred blade: Switch and shred Gruyère into fluffy, melt-ready strands.
2. Season the Layers
In a bowl, toss potato slices with melted butter, thyme, salt, pepper, and a splash of cream. The even cuts ensure every piece drinks up the flavor.
3. Build the Towers
Grease a muffin tin. Stack potato slices in each cup, layering with shredded Gruyère every 3–4 slices. Press gently. Drizzle remaining cream on top.
4. Bake & Serve
Cover with foil and bake at 375°F until tender. Remove foil, bake until tops are golden and bubbly. Run a knife around edges, lift out stacks. Serve warm—watch them vanish.
🧀Tips & Twists
Herb Swap – Try rosemary or sage.
Cheese Mix – Blend in Parmesan or Comté.
Make-Ahead – Assemble stacks up to 1 day ahead; bake fresh.
Crispy Upgrade – Broil 2 minutes at the end.
Vegan Twist – Use plant-based cream and cheese.
🍽️Conclusion: Stacks That Steal the Show
These Gruyère Potato Stacks aren’t just a side—they’re elegant comfort on a plate. With the food shredders for kitchen, every slice and shred is flawless, turning simple spuds into golden towers of joy.
