Crispy Rice Cake Cheese Stacks (Printable Version)

Golden, cheesy stacks of rice cakes baked to crispy perfection with melty mozzarella and parmesan. A satisfying savory snack ready in 30 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 - 0.5 tsp garlic powder
07 - 0.25 tsp black pepper
08 - 0.25 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 Advice:

01 -
  • Transforms basic rice cakes into something restaurant-worthy in under 30 minutes
  • The crispy-cheesy ratio is absolutely perfect every single time
02 -
  • Pressing the rice cakes together firmly prevents them from sliding apart during baking
  • Let them cool for at least 2 minutes or the cheese will slide right off when you bite in
03 -
  • Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre-shredded for better melting
  • Space the stacks at least 2 inches apart so heat circulates evenly
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