Tasty little stacks of potato flavoured with thyme. These Potato & Thyme Stacks will add a special touch to any meal. They’re something a little bit different from the usual ways of serving potatoes.
Who doesn’t love a potato?
Potatoes are so versatile and absolutely delicious. But this isn’t news to you I am sure!
It is very easy to get into the same routine of having potatoes the same way; roast, mash and chips. Although these are all delicious, it is nice to keep things interesting and prepare them in a different way.
That is where these Potato & Thyme Stacks come in!
What is a potato & thyme stack?
Potato & Thyme Stacks are exactly what they sound like. They are thin slices if potato layered on top of each other with thyme in between the layers giving a lovely flavour.
For Christmas, I got a Microplane Slicer (not an affiliate link).
I have always been a bit scared of mandolins so thought this was a better place to start! Since getting the slicer I knew I wanted to use it to make a potato stack dish.
What if you don’t have a slicer or mandoline?
Don’t panic, if you don’t have a slicer of mandoline you can still make these Potato & Thyme Stacks! If you have a food processor, you may have a slicer attachment.
Otherwise, you can just use a knife. This will obviously take some time but it can definitely be done.
Try to slice the potatoes as evenly as you can. You can always cut the potatoes slightly thicker and cook them for a bit longer. Just make sure they are completely cooked before serving.
A side dish that is a little bit special
These Potato & Thyme Stacks do take a little bit more time than mash for example, but they are worth the extra effort. They are a really simple idea, but look a bit fancier which is always nice!
What to serve these Potato & Thyme Stacks with
You can serve these with so many different meals. I like to have them with one of my all time favourite meals; pork loin, Brussel Sprouts with Bacon & Garlic and Roasted Parmesan Tenderstem Broccoli.
But the combinations are endless. I think these would make a great alternative potato side for a roast. They would also be a great option if you were hosting a dinner party.
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Potato & Thyme Stacks
Tasty little stacks of potato flavoured with thyme. These Potato & Thyme Stacks will add a special touch to any meal.
Ingredients
- 2 large potatoes (approx 600g)
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 thyme sprigs
- sprinkle garlic powder
- spray oil
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180ºC (fan assisted or 200ºC non fan assisted)
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Using a mandolin or food processor, slice the potatoes into slices 2-3mm thick
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Spray a muffin tin with oil. Cut the sliced potatoes into half or quarters so they fit into the muffin tin
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Layer the potato slices into the muffin tin over lapping them to make sure there are no gaps. Every few layers, sprinkle some salt and thyme leaves
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When you have reached the top of the muffin tin, spray with oil and sprinkle with a few more thyme leaves, salt and garlic powder
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Bake in the middle shelf of the oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Check the potatoes are cooked through by poking a sharp knife into the middle
Recipe Notes
Nutritional information is given as a guide only.
Kat (The Baking Explorer) says
Crispy potatoes are the best kind!! I love thyme with potatoes too
Balvinder says
These look great and I would eat all by myself in one sitting
Curly says
Haha they are quite addictive!
Sylvie says
Such a delicious side dish to serve at a party – looks so fancy but it is so easy to make, love it! #cookblogshare
Curly says
Thank you 🙂
Donna says
I love potatoes, but I don’t do anywhere near enough with them! These look fab! #CookBlogShare
Curly says
We do have potatoes quite a lot but I get stuck in a rut of how I prepare them which is why I came up with this recipe.
Jacqui Bellefontaine says
Love this side dish, very effective making a plain vegetable look fab.
Curly says
Thanks Jacqui 🙂 potatoes are plain but very tasty!
Rebecca - Glutarama says
What a lovely idea. Simple to make but really rather special too. Makes any meal posh! Thank you for sharing with #CookBlogShare
Curly says
Thanks 🙂