Description
Delicious and savory Stuffed Potato Stacks featuring layers of tender baked potato rounds, seasoned ground beef or turkey, fresh spinach, and a blend of mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, baked to golden perfection and garnished with fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Seasonings
- 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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet to prepare for baking the potato slices.
- Bake Potato Slices: Toss the potato rounds with melted butter, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated. Arrange half of the potato slices on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until they are slightly golden and tender.
- Cook Meat Mixture: While the potatoes bake, heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef or turkey until browned. Drain any excess fat, then season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and dried oregano. Add the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the spinach has wilted.
- Assemble Potato Stacks: Remove the partially baked potato slices from the oven. Layer half of these slices with a portion of the cooked meat mixture, then sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top. Place another potato slice on top to create stacked layers.
- Final Baking: Return the assembled potato stacks to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes or until the cheese has melted completely and the potatoes turn golden brown on top.
- Garnish and Serve: Once baked, garnish the stuffed potato stacks with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground meat with sautéed mushrooms or lentils seasoned similarly.
- You can use sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes for a different flavor profile.
- Adding a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to the meat mixture can add a nice subtle heat.
- Make sure to slice potatoes evenly so they cook uniformly.
- Use freshly grated parmesan for better melting and flavor.
