Description
These Muffin Tin Potatoes are a delightful and easy-to-make side dish featuring thinly sliced russet potatoes seasoned with rosemary, garlic salt, and pepper, baked to golden perfection with creamy richness in a muffin tin. Perfectly portioned and crisp on the edges, these potatoes are an ideal accompaniment for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 medium russet potatoes (about ¾ pound each)
Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary (or to taste)
- Garlic salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Dairy
- ¾ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Spray a standard muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Potatoes: Clean and peel the russet potatoes using a vegetable peeler. Using a mandoline slicer, thinly slice the potatoes to ensure even cooking.
- Assemble Potato Stacks: Place two potato slices into each muffin cup. Season with garlic salt, ground black pepper, and dried rosemary. Continue layering slices and seasoning every two slices until the muffin cups are completely filled.
- Add Cream: Pour approximately 1 tablespoon of heavy cream evenly over each stack of potatoes to provide creaminess and help with browning.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when tested with a knife and golden brown on top.
- Remove and Serve: After baking, run a thin knife around the edges of each gratin to loosen the potatoes from the muffin tin. Gently lift each potato stack out of the muffin pan and serve warm.
Notes
- Thin slicing is crucial to ensure the potatoes cook thoroughly and evenly within the baking time.
- You can substitute dried rosemary with fresh rosemary, but use less as fresh herbs have a stronger flavor.
- Heavy cream adds richness; for a lighter version, try using half-and-half or milk but expect less creamy results.
- Be sure to spray the muffin tin well to avoid sticking and for easy removal of the potato stacks.
- Season generously to enhance flavor, but adjust according to dietary restrictions and taste preferences.
