Crispy Cheesy Potato Stacks Christmas Side Dish

CCSL
2 days ago
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A festive, comforting Christmas side dish for the workplace and at home.

These Crispy Cheesy Potato Stacks are a golden, crisp and warming Christmas side dish that fits perfectly into workplace catering during December. Our chefs love preparing dishes like this across CCSL’s staff restaurants and canteens because the recipe scales beautifully, presents well on the hot counter and delivers real comfort during the winter season.

The combination of thin sliced potatoes, Irish cheese, garlic and herbs supports CCSL’s focus on food innovation and high quality staff dining. It also ties naturally into workplace wellbeing by offering hearty and satisfying food at work during the busiest month of the year.

Crispy cheesy potato stacks baked with herbs and butter, served as a festive side dish in CCSL workplace catering menus.

Recipe: Crispy Cheesy Potato Stacks Christmas Side Dish

Serves: 12 stacks

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 50 to 55 minutes

Ingredients

6 medium potatoes, thinly sliced with mandolin if possible

4 tablespoons melted butter

2 teaspoons fresh thyme or mixed herbs

2 cloves garlic, grated

60 grams grated Parmesan or mature Irish cheddar

Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Method

1. Prepare the oven

Preheat the oven to 200°C or 180°C fan. Lightly grease a 12 cup muffin tin.

2. Toss the potatoes

In a large bowl, mix the sliced potatoes with melted butter, herbs, garlic, grated cheese, salt and pepper until every slice is coated.

3. Stack the slices

Layer the slices into each muffin cup, stacking to the top. The potatoes shrink slightly during baking which creates the tall stacked shape.

4. Bake until crisp

Cover the muffin tin with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 20 to 25 minutes until the edges are crisp and the centres are soft and tender.

5. Release and serve

Let the stacks rest for a few minutes before gently running a knife around each one to lift them out. Serve immediately as a festive, warming addition to any Christmas menu.

Why This Recipe Works for Christmas Workplace Catering

This dish is ideal for CCSL’s workplace catering sites because it:

• scales quickly for high volume kitchens

• holds its shape on a hot counter

• adds a premium look to staff dining

• fits naturally within seasonal menus

• aligns with healthy food at work when paired with balanced mains

The crisp edges and cheesy layers offer both comfort and visual appeal, helping create a festive staff canteen experience that supports team connection, employee wellbeing and workplace sustainability.