Crispy Rice Cake Cheese Stacks (Printable Version)

Golden rice cakes layered with melty mozzarella and parmesan, baked until crispy. Perfect savory snack in 30 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 8 round plain rice cakes

→ Cheese

02 - 7 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 3.5 oz grated parmesan cheese

→ Toppings & Seasoning

04 - 2 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1 tsp dried oregano
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
08 - 1/4 tsp chili flakes

→ Garnish

09 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Arrange 4 rice cakes on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Sprinkle each rice cake with a generous layer of mozzarella and a little parmesan.
04 - Place another rice cake on top of each, pressing down gently to form stacks.
05 - Brush the tops with olive oil, then sprinkle with remaining mozzarella, parmesan, oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, and chili flakes if using.
06 - Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden, and the rice cakes are crisp.
07 - Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These stacks give you that perfect textural contrast between the crunch of toasted rice cakes and the gooey stretch of melted cheese that simply hits differently than a regular grilled cheese.
  • They come together in minutes with ingredients that keep forever in your pantry and fridge, making them perfect for those evenings when cooking feels like climbing a mountain.
02 -
  • Never walk away during the last few minutes of baking as the line between perfectly golden and sadly burnt is thinner than you think.
  • Letting the stacks rest for 2-3 minutes after baking allows the cheese to set slightly, making them easier to handle without falling apart.
03 -
  • For an even crispier exterior, spritz the rice cakes with a little cooking spray before adding the cheese, creating micro-bubbles of crunch throughout each layer.
  • If your cheese isnt browning properly on top but the rice cakes are getting too crisp, switch to the broiler for the final minute, watching carefully to achieve that perfect golden finish.
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