Crispy Rice Cake Cheese Stacks (Printer-Friendly)

Golden rice cakes stacked with melted mozzarella and parmesan, baked to crispy perfection in just 30 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Rice Cakes

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

# Directions:

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.
06 - Bake for 15–20 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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • The contrast between the crispy exterior and the gooey melted cheese center creates an almost addictive textural experience that will have you reaching for seconds.
  • You can customize these stacks with whatever cheese or seasonings you have on hand, making each batch a unique adventure.
02 -
  • If your rice cakes are slightly stale, even better they crisp up more beautifully in the oven than fresh ones.
  • The key to perfectly melted cheese is to shred it yourself rather than using pre-shredded varieties that contain anti-caking agents.
03 -
  • For the absolute crispiest rice cakes, pop them in the oven for 2 minutes before adding any toppings this pre-toasting step creates a barrier that prevents them from getting soggy from the cheese.
  • Keep your cheese cold until the last possible moment it will melt more gradually and create those beautiful cheese pulls when you bite into the stacks.
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