Hi there! How was your weekend? It’s never long enough, is it?
Well I’ve got a great side dish that will help you through the week ahead. These Sour Cream and Chive Potato Stacks make an elegant presentation but they’re so easy to prepare. Simply toss the sliced potatoes in the garlic and olive oil mixture, stack individually in a muffin tin, bake, top with sour cream and chives, and serve. Wham, bam… done.
A few tips to keep this dish as easy as it is delicious:
- Buy potatoes of equal size and dimension. This will ensure that your slices are relatively uniform and therefore easier to stack.
- I highly recommend using a mandoline. It will give you nice, even slices in no time flat. It doesn’t have to be an expensive model – I have one that I purchased for $15 and it works just fine. Just be sure you always use the hand-guard.
- Slice the potatoes just before you’re about to bake them – this will help prevent oxidation (when sliced potatoes turn brown).
Sour Cream and Chive Potato Stacks
Author: Kathleen | Hapa Nom Nom
Recipe type: Sides
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ pounds red potatoes
- sea salt, to sprinkle on top
- sour cream, to top
- fresh chives, sliced - for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and black pepper. Thinly slice the potatoes and add to the bowl. Toss to coat evenly.
- Brush the inside of a muffin tin with olive oil. Layer the potato slices into stacks in the prepared muffin cups, filling each one a ⅓ of the way. Sprinkle the top of each stack with sea salt. Bake until the edges and tops are golden brown and the centers are tender, 45 to 55 minutes. Allow to cool for a few minutes and then lift out with a small spatula or fork. Plate and top with a dollop of sour cream and chives.
Melissa | Bits of Umami says
Well if these aren’t the cutest stacks of potatoes then I don’t know what is….Definitely puttin’ the NOM in hapaNOM.
hapagirl says
Lol! I have a theory that bite-sized is always more fun 😛
rosemolloy59 says
Hi Kathleen, These potato stacks look amazing (beautiful photos) and I love sour cream and chives, I will be making these for sure.
hapagirl says
Thanks so much! I’d love to hear what you think! 🙂
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
Killer flavour combination going on here – potatoes, chives and sour cream is always delicious. I definitely can see myself making this recipe!
hapagirl says
Thanks, Thalia. It’s the taste of a a classic baked potato all in one bite 🙂
Linda | A La Place Clichy says
These look fantastic! I miss eating baked potatoes and those take so long to make and too filling so this is the perfect replacement! I will definitely be making these!!
hapagirl says
I hear you, Linda. I love potatoes, but they dry out so easily and that’s certainly no good. What’s nice about these, is that they cook perfectly – crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. And each one is bite-sized, so you can have as little or as many as you like 🙂 Hope you enjoy!
Marissa (@pinchandswirl) says
I’m more of a savory girl than sweet and oh baby do these look delicious! I’d take them over cupcakes any day of the week! 🙂
hapagirl says
I am too, Marissa! Gotta love a tin that’s of multi-purpose use 😉
Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
What a unique idea, Kathleen … never seen anything like this before! They’re sort of like those posh French potatoes but more hip! Love them!
hapagirl says
Thanks, Helen. No cutlery is required for these little potatoes – not so sure about the posh French ones 😉
Girl and the Kitchen says
OMG this is soooo adorable!! And I love your pictures! I can see these being devoured at my next bbq 🙂
hapagirl says
Thanks, Mila! I hope everyone enjoys! 🙂
missscrambledegg says
Kathleen – These potato stacks are a wonderful addition to dinner.
hapagirl says
Thanks you, my dear 🙂
Mira says
This is a great and creative idea for a side dish! Love potatoes! Gorgeous pictures!
hapagirl says
Thanks, Mira 🙂
Allie says
This is such a simple but elegant idea! Gorgeous pics too, as always. Love that gray background!
hapagirl says
Thanks, Allie! It’s actually a the back-side of a slate floor tile 😉
Thao @ In Good Flavor says
These look great! I really like the simple but elegant presentation.
hapagirl says
Thanks, Thao 🙂