Description
Monte Cristo Stacks are a deliciously savory and sweet bite-sized twist on the classic sandwich, featuring layers of crispy russet potatoes, ham, Gruyere cheese, and a hint of garlic, baked to golden perfection and served with raspberry jam for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Mixture
- 1/8 sliced russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Filling
- 12 slices ham
- 4 oz. grated Gruyere cheese, plus extra for topping
- Parmesan cheese, for sprinkling
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
- Raspberry jam, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400˚F and spray a muffin tin generously with cooking spray to prevent the stacks from sticking during baking.
- Mix Potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the sliced russet potatoes with melted butter, kosher salt, and minced garlic until all the slices are evenly coated.
- Assemble Layers: Begin layering 3 potato slices at the bottom of each muffin cup. Add a slice of ham on top, then a slice of Gruyere cheese, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Repeat the layering once more ending with Gruyere cheese on top.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake the stacks for 40 minutes or until they turn golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove and Garnish: Use a pairing knife to gently loosen each stack from the tin. Garnish the stacks with fresh minced parsley.
- Serve: Serve warm with generous dollops of raspberry jam on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Make sure the potato slices are thin and evenly coated in butter for uniform cooking and crispness.
- Use a sharp pairing knife to carefully remove the stacks to keep them intact.
- If Gruyere is unavailable, Swiss cheese can be a substitute.
- The raspberry jam adds a lovely contrast, but you can try other fruit preserves like apricot or strawberry.
- For extra crispiness, you can broil the stacks for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking but watch closely to avoid burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
