Description
Delight in these savory Stuffed Potato Stacks featuring layers of tender baked potato slices, seasoned ground beef with spinach, and melted mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Perfectly golden and bursting with flavor, these stacks make a satisfying and impressive main dish or side.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Meat Mixture
- 1/2 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
Cheese and Garnish
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet to prepare for baking the potato slices.
- Prepare and bake potato slices: Toss the potato slices in melted butter, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated. Arrange half of the slices on the baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 15 minutes until they start to turn slightly golden.
- Cook the meat mixture: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until browned throughout. Drain any excess fat, then season the meat with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and dried oregano. Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the spinach wilts and blends with the meat flavors.
- Assemble the stacks: Remove the partially baked potato slices from the oven. Layer each slice with the cooked meat and spinach mixture, then sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheeses on top. Place another potato slice on top of each stack to form layers.
- Bake the assembled stacks: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese melts beautifully and the potato stacks turn golden brown.
- Garnish and serve: Once baked, garnish the potato stacks with freshly chopped parsley. Serve these delicious stacks warm for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option or keep it traditional with ground beef.
- To save time, prepare the meat mixture in advance and refrigerate until ready to assemble.
- Adding a sprinkle of smoked paprika to the potato slices before baking can elevate their flavor.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and increase the spinach and cheese layers.
- Make sure the potato slices are uniform in thickness to ensure even baking.
